UAE Boxing Coach Scammed in Jakarta
The Asian Games were a great success, marred only by a few scandals and controversies, including a Palestinian expatriate scamming a visiting boxing coach in
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Working in Indonesia with a Stay Permit Sponsored by a Spouse?
Foreigners wishing to work in Indonesia require a Foreign Manpower Utilisation Plan (RPTKA) and work permit (IMTA), which are issued by the Ministry of Manpower,
The Malls That Ate Jakarta
When humans eventually colonise Mars, it’s a toss-up what they will build first. If they’re Chinese, they might put up some casinos. The Americans would
Indonesian Government to Increase Import Taxes on Hundreds of Products
Caviar, chocolate and stretch limousines could get a whole lot more expensive in Indonesia as the government takes steps to curb imports and halt a
Indonesia Promotes Nomadic Tourism for Budget Travelers
The Tourism Ministry has created a campaign to attract backpackers or budget travelers with nomadic tourism, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said on Thursday as reported
21 Dead After Tour Bus Plunges into Ravine
Twenty-one people died and nine others were severely injured on Saturday afternoon, when the driver of the bus they were traveling in lost control of
Mount Rinjani Closed to Climbing Activities for One Year
Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani, the world’s second highest volcano, will be closed to all mountain climbing activities for a year following the recent earthquakes on Lombok
Go-Jek Partners Up with Indonesian Peer-to-Peer Lending Firms
Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek said on Tuesday it will partner with three peer-to-peer (P2P) lending firms as the startup looks to expand
District in Aceh Bans Men and Women from Dining Together
A district in Indonesia’s deeply Islamic Aceh province has banned men and women from dining together unless they are married or related, an official said
Indonesian Ideals – Why Your Startup Business Should Be Considering A Virtual Office
Indonesia is rife with opportunity for businesses, both foreign and domestic, to make money in this emerging economy. As the 14th largest country in the
Five Indonesian Recipes You Can Cook In An Air Fryer
Among all forms of Asian cuisine, Indonesian fare is as succulent, vibrant, and wonderful as that of any region. Even better, combining this particular region’s
Two Terror Suspects Allegedly Involved in Police Attack Killed
Densus 88, the National Police’s elite counterterrorism unit, has shot and killed two men believed to be responsible for an attack on two traffic police
Indonesia: Number of Tourists Increase by 16.57 percent in July
Indonesia saw a 16.57 percent month-to-month increase in the number of foreign tourists to 1.53 million in July from 1.31 million in June, or a
President Jokowi Announces Bid for 2032 Olympics
Indonesia will bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of the Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang over the past two weeks,
Jakarta Police Recommend Extending Odd-Even Policy until October
The Jakarta Traffic Police have suggested extending the odd-even license plate traffic policy until after the Asian Para Games on October 16. The Games, which
Garuda Indonesia to Cut Jakarta – London Route
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will terminate its non-stop flights between Jakarta and London on Oct. 28 to cut costs and reverse declining financial performance.
Polish Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Film Papuan Armed Groups
A Polish citizen is currently in custody with police in Papua over his alleged attempt to film what the Indonesian Military (TNI) claims was a
New Free Trade Deal Will Allow Australian Universities to Set Up Campuses in Indonesia
Australian universities are expected to get the green light to start setting up campuses in Indonesia under a new free trade deal. Scott Morrison will
Indonesia’s Top 10 Deadliest Natural Disasters
Aceh Tsunami December 26, 2004 Aceh and Nias Death toll: 170,000 (in Indonesia) The deadliest tsunami in recorded history, it killed about 230,000 people across
Too Much Ado About Prostitution
Much of the media attention on the recent Asian Games in Jakarta focused on four Japanese athletes being sent home for using the services of
Jakarta The Megacity
Asian capitals are increasingly dominating the ranks of the world’s most populous cities. Tokyo-Yokohama continues to be the largest urban area in the world, a