Prison Guard Caught Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Prison
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) arrested a prison guard and a prisoner for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine and ecstasy in Lubuk Pakam Penitentiary in Deli Serdang,
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Airport Police Thwarts Attempt to Send Underaged Prostitutes to Bali
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police have arrested a man who was allegedly about to send three minors and a 21-year-old to Bali to work as prostitutes in
Brand-New MRT Car Already Vandalised
A car of the brand-new MRT was spray-painted in Lebak Bulus Depot in South Jakarta on Friday morning, prompting demands to increase security around the
Amazon to Invest Rp14 Trillion in Indonesia
American tech giant Amazon is planning a 14 trillion-rupiah foray into Indonesia, in another major investment in the South-east Asian digital economy. The plan was
Outrage Over “Indonesian Maids for Sale” Ads on Singaporean Online Marketplace
Online ads in Singapore offering Indonesian maids for sale were condemned as “unjust and demeaning”, in a rare flare-up of tensions between the neighbours over
Bali to Set New Rules for Tourists Visiting Temples
Authorities in Bali are setting new guidelines for tourists visiting its famed temples to mandate more respectful behavior amid what one official bemoaned as a
Viral Video Shows Toddler Playing with a Large Python
An alarming viral video shows a toddler playing with a huge python snake in East Java, Indonesia. Pythons are capable of squeezing large animals to
Hilton Launches Special Food and Beverage Training Program in South East Asia
Hilton Worldwide has launched a special training program in Singapore to equip employees in the food and beverage (F&B) and culinary departments across its 37
Indonesia Avoids Trade War Through Fair Trade Policies
Imam Pambagyo, the Director General of the Trade Ministry International Trade Negotiation has said that Indonesia wants to stay out of a trade war by
Campaign Season for Presidential and Legislative Elections Starts
Sunday marks the beginning of the campaign season for next April’s presidential and legislative elections. Some 187.1 million Indonesians are eligible to vote, according to
TIPS ON CAR RENTAL BOOKING
A good car rental brand must offer the best choice of options. Booking a car from the best car rental companies can be stressful if
Child Finds Father’s Ecstasy and Gives it to his School Friends Thinking it was Candy
A 46-year-old father from Riau province, Indonesia was arrested after his son accidentally discovered his stash of ecstasy and gave some to his elementary school
Lombok Declares Health Emergency Over Malaria
Indonesia’s tourist island of Lombok is battling malaria, authorities said on Saturday, declaring a health emergency after a series of earthquakes in July and August
Man Murders Friend, Cut Off His Genitalia and Ran Away With It
Police in Bogor have named a 40-year-old man, identified by his initials YS, as a suspect in a gruesome murder case which saw the victim’s
LRT Ticket Fare Proposed at Rp10,800
The Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ) has proposed a fare of Rp 10,800 (73 US cents) for the light rapid transit (LRT), which will be integrated
Viral Video: Muslim Preacher Sermonises Patrons of Bali Nightclub
Gus Miftah, a Muslim preacher noted for his eccentric sermons, is the talk of the internet after a video of him preaching on the stage
Top 10 Indonesian Serial Killers
Below you can find a list of the Top 10 Indonesian Serial Killers 1. Ahmad Suradji Born: January 10, 1949 Date of murders: 1986–1997 Victims:
Having a Baby in Indonesia
Many expats are reluctant to give birth in Indonesia due to the unfamiliarity and mistrust of the medical system. Another common concern is simply being
Rescuing Trafficked Apes – Animal Sanctuary Trust Indonesia Joins Giving Day for Apes 2018
Animal Sanctuary Trust Indonesia (ASTI) is a small non-profit organisation operating a rescue centre close to Bogor, West Java for trafficked animals belonging to endangered
Bargaining in Bali
There is no doubt Bali is a shoppers’ paradise, but how do you know if you are getting a good deal? Many people feel awkward
Please Help Lombok ? Part One
Singapore National Academy is running a fundraising program for the victims of Lombok’s devastating earthquakes. Our Media Club has conducted interviews with Lombok earthquake victims