Woman Saved From Jumping Off Pedestrian Bridge
A passerby reportedly stopped a woman from jumping off a pedestrian bridge at the Kuningan Timur Transjakarta bus stop in South Jakarta on Saturday. According
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Explore Mount Bromo and Lombok
Joey Baeten from JoesFlow wrote a travelogue about his adventures climbing Mount Bromo and traveling through Lombok. Read this excerpt from his YouTube channel: “My
Onlookers Hinder Efforts to Catch Crocodiles in Jakarta
A joint force from the city administration and the Environment and Forestry Ministry (KLHK) say that crowds of onlookers, some throwing stones, have hampered efforts
Five Things Men Do During the World Cup
It’s World Cup season! Let’s keep the celebrations going with a Sacha Stevenson video dedicated to the fans. Do you know a penggila bola (crazy
Jakarta to Test Expanded Odd-Even License Plate Policy
The government is set to test an expanded odd-even license plate policy on all major thoroughfares in the city on Monday. The policy, which regulates
What to do in George Town (Penang, Malaysia)
Ever wonder where to go for a three or four day weekend whilst you’re slogging away at work in Southeast Asia? George Town, located on
Three Dead, One Child Injured During Gun Attack at an Airport in Papua
Three people were killed and a child was wounded when separatist fighters in Papua province opened fire on a small plane bringing in security personnel
How Good is Indonesian Hip Hop?
Have you heard of RamenGvrl, Adrian Khalif, Denada, Saykoji, Yacko and Boy William? These hard-hitting Indonesian hip hop artists are all over the local music
Sunken Lake Toba Ferry Located
The suspected location of the overcrowded ferry that sank last week in Lake Toba has been identified, but will need international help to recover the
Expatriates Now Required to Learn Indonesian
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s decree to help simplify Indonesia’s procedures for issuing foreigners’ work permits, which is set to take effect this month, includes a
Indonesian Parents Like to Lie!?
Parents are the same around the world…or are they? Sacha Stevenson explores the interesting strategies Indonesian parents come up with to ensure the “success” of
One Missing As Another Boat Capsizes in Lake Toba
Another boat capsized in Lake Toba, Simalungun regency, North Sumatra, on Friday evening, and one person has been reported missing. The accident occurred after the
United Kingdom to Simplify Visa Application Process for Indonesian Students
According to a statement issued by the British Embassy in Jakarta on Monday, June 18, the United Kingdom will change its immigration rules to make
Cleric Aman Abdurrahman Sentenced to Death
Radical cleric Aman Abdurrahman was sentenced to death on Friday, June 22, for his role in inciting others to commit terror attacks in Indonesia. The
Just who is Sacha Stevenson?
We all know the YouTube comedian Sacha Stevenson who burst onto the Indonesian scene with her videos on “How to Act Indonesian” and her take
192 People Now Presumed Dead from Lake Toba Ferry Disaster
The ferry that capsized and sank in Lake Toba on Monday has left as many as 192 missing and presumed dead. Officials say that the
Taking on Sop Kaki Kambing (Goat Leg Soup)
Ever wonder what sop kaki kambing (goat leg soup) tastes like when you pass all of those street-side vendours? In every city in Indonesia, you
Free Entry to Ancol on June 25 to Commemorate Jakarta’s Anniversary
In a bid to enliven Jakarta’s 491st anniversary on June 22, the management of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland Park) in North Jakarta will
Adventure Travel through Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok
To be young and free again to travel the country! Watch this gorgeously shot travel-adventure video from JoesFlow on YouTube and fall in love with
Ferry Sinks in Lake Toba, At Least One Dead and 128 Still Missing
One person is dead and at least 128 passengers are missing after a ferry sank in Indonesia’s Lake Toba. “Many people have reported their relatives
Ask a Bule
Sacha Stevenson is back, this time asking bules about how their experiences have shaped their views on Indonesia. Indonesia changes a person, claims Stevenson. Do