Former President SBY Endorses Prabowo for Presidency
Setting the stage for a re-run of Indonesia’s 2014 election, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday he would support an opposition leader to
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13 Suspects Arrested in Riau and Banten for Alleged Terrorist Affiliation
The National Police’s counterterrorism unit, Detachment 88, arrested 13 people in Riau and Banten on Friday (27/07). One of the detained works at state utility
The Indonesian Debt Collectors
VICE Indonesia explores the fascinating world of debt-collecting in Indonesia. Many of the men who are in this industry are from the eastern part of
Rescue Operations for Hikers Trapped in Mt. Rinjani after Earthquake Underway
Efforts were underway on Monday to rescue more than 500 hikers stranded on Mount Rinjani on Indonesia’s Lombok Island, a day after a powerful 6.4
What is the Residential Development in Indonesia for the Year Ahead?
Despite the fact that economic growth is lower than target, Local and International property developers / investors are convinced that Indonesia is the place to
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Lombok, at least 10 Dead
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok island. Sunday morning’s tremor was followed by two strong
West Java Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring
West Java Police have arrested three people suspected to be behind the trafficking of 18 Indonesian women sent to China under marriage schemes. A woman
Learning to Speak English with Indonesian’s Presidents
Sacha Stevenson’s Seleb English series exposes the funny consequences of learning English as a second language. In this episode, we hear the actual voices of
Boat Destroyed by Massive Waves in North Sumatra
A wayward vessel was flipped and destroyed by monster waves in Nias, North Sumatra today. Renowned surf filmographer Jack Germain filmed the carnage from the
Indonesia to Develop Low-Cost Airport Terminals
The Ministry of Transportation has given its support for the development of airport terminals specifically catering to low-cost carriers, as part of Indonesia’s efforts to
Thai Woman Caught Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Crystal Meth into Semarang
Airport personnel in Semarang, Central Java, thwarted an alleged drug smuggling attempt by a Thai national, according to the provincial branch of the National Narcotics
31 Inmates Escape from Jayapura Prison
Indonesian authorities are searching for two dozen inmates who escaped from a prison in Jayapura province by sawing through the iron bars of a ventilation
The Most Insane Doner Kebab in Istanbul
Have you ever seen such a glorious mound of meat? Travel and food vlogger Mark Wiens discovers the most insane doner kebab in Istanbul, Turkey,
Jakarta Restaurants to be Inspected Ahead of the Asian Games
The Jakarta administration is set to inspect restaurants to ensure their safety ahead of the Asian Games. Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno said the city
Cigarette Ads in South Kalimantan Now Banned
In South Kalimantan, Hulu Sungai Utara district head Abdul Wahid no longer permits cigarette advertising in order to make the region child-friendly. Upon Abdul’s instruction,
Flying with Toddlers in Indonesia
Air travel is bad enough in business class let alone economy, but imagine having to travel with a feisty toddler in tow. Indonesian YouTube sensation
E-ticketing System for Jakarta Commuter Lines Collapses, Passengers Fight for Tickets
Commuter line passengers in Greater Jakarta were forced to wait in long lines to purchase single-trip tickets on Monday morning amid an upgrade to its
The Biggest Lobster Tom Yum Soup in the World?
Have you ever had a bowl of tom yum soup bigger than the diameter of your car hubcaps? You can try this delicious novelty at
One Dead After 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West Sumatra
A 63-year-old man died on Saturday (July 21) after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Solok regency in Indonesia’s West Sumatra. The Meteorology, Climatology and
Kids Riding Motorcycle Without Helmets Taught Valuable Lesson by Cop
A short video showing a police officer stopping and lecturing four minors who were riding a motorcycle without helmets in Palembang, South Sumatra, has caught
How to Act Indonesian 19 – The Do’s and Don’ts
So how is a person supposed to act in Indonesia? Well, it all depends on the situation. Sacha Stevenson gives us some tips on what