Lombok Earthquake Death Toll Now at 460
The death toll from an earthquake on the island of Lombok has surged to 460, said a national disaster management agency official on Thursday, August
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Number of Accidents Decreases After Odd-Even Policy
Traffic accidents in Jakarta have dropped 11 percent since the extended odd-even traffic policy was implemented on Aug. 1, according to the Jakarta Police. “After
Woman Facing Two Years in Prison for Complaining About Volume of Mosque Speakers
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded an 18-month prison term for a woman who was charged with blasphemy after she complained about the volume of a mosque’s
Which Visa for Business Travels?
Foreigners travelling to Indonesia for business meetings or for attending seminars or training or other business (non-working) activities have a variety of visas to choose
Setting the Crooked Record Straight
Some foreigners are involved in hypnotism scams in Indonesia, but the media should not be too hasty to blame Singaporeans. Two weeks ago, this column
Hiring a Nanny in Indonesia
One of the advantages of living in Indonesia is being able to hire a nanny for your children. Expats, however, sometimes imagine nannies to be
Gary L. Hayes (October 15, 1947 – July 11, 2018): Father, Friend, Film-maker
When I arrived in Jakarta in September of 1991 my first job was Editor-in-Chief of What’s On Jakarta Program magazine. This position brought me into
Top 10 Indonesian Sportsmen
In the realm of Indonesian sports, a league of extraordinary gentlemen has risen to capture the hearts and imaginations of a nation. We unveil the
100,000 Police and Soldiers to Provide Security for the 2018 Asian Games
Indonesia is deploying 100,000 police and soldiers to provide security for the 2018 Asian Games, the biggest event ever held in its terror attack-prone capital
Official Guide to the Asian Games 2018
Here is the official guide and everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2018! This guide can also be found on our print
President Joko Widodo Chooses Muslim Cleric Ma’ruf Amin as Running Mate
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s choice of a conservative Muslim cleric as his running mate took many by surprise, but it underscored his determination to counter
Indonesia’s Speed Jockeys
Indonesia’s need for speed is evident in the large, underground drag racing culture that fuels illicit gambling and wagers, sometimes at the cost of young
Plane Crash Kills Eight, 12-Year-Old Boy Sole Survivor
A 12-year-old boy has been found alive in the wreckage of a plane crash which killed eight people in Indonesia. He was found with the
Lombok Earthquake Lifted the Island by 25 Centimetres, Scientists Say
Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed more than 300 people has lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimetres. Using
Sacha and Angga go to Australia
Sacha Stevenson takes her husband Angga to Australia on his birthday to watch an acclaimed Indonesian film “Setan Jawa.” Along the way, they realize how
Man Gets Cheated on During 10-year Anniversary Trip to Bali, Turns to Reddit for Help
A husband has turned to the internet for advice after he caught his wife of 10 years cheating during a trip to Bali to celebrate
Lombok Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 300
The island of Lombok was shaken by a third big earthquake in little more than a week on Thursday as the official death toll from
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shocks Lombok for the Third Time
The Indonesian island of Lombok was shaken by a third big earthquake in little more than a week Thursday as an official said the death
Take a Trip to Addis Ababa with Mark Wiens
Travel and food vlogger Mark Wiens recently explored the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. He partnered with a local tour company, Go Addis Tours, and
Lombok Earthquake: Death Toll Now at 131, More Than 156,000 Left Homeless
Hopes of finding survivors faded in quake-devastated Lombok island in Indonesia on Wednesday as a humanitarian crisis for 156,000 left homeless looms with a shortage
Mamah Dedeh: Indonesia’s Most Popular Female Preacher
Dedeh Rosidah, also known as Mamah Dedeh to her followers, is one of Indonesia’s most popular preachers. The fact that she is a middle-aged woman