32.4 percent Less Traffic Since Introduction of Odd-Even Policy
According to an evaluation by the Indonesia Toll Road Authority, the implementation of the odd-even traffic policy has reduced traffic congestion along the Jakarta-Cikampek toll
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Mount Sinabung Erupts After Month-Long Calm
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, erupted on Friday, April 6, spewing a massive volcanic ash column up to 5km into the air and sending
Grab to Operate in 120 Indonesian Cities After Uber Acquisition
Ride-hailing company Grab’s acquisition of competitor Uber will help to expand its Indonesian operation and serve 120 cities across the nation, Grab Indonesia managing director
Bulgarian Arrested for ATM Skimming Case Shot Dead
The Jakarta Police general crimes unit shot to death a man of Bulgarian nationality who was allegedly involved in an ATM skimming case. The shooting
Facebook Faces Investigation by Indonesian Police Over Data Breach
Facebook is now facing possible criminal sanctions in Indonesia as police begin to investigate whether the social-media company breached privacy laws and allowed the data
Citizens of Japan, Korea, Australia, India and China with a KITAS can now enjoy a special offer by DHL!
Citizens of Japan, Korea, Australia, India and China with a KITAS can now enjoy a special offer by DHL! KITAS card holders get a 15% discount on one
Men Killed Three Sun Bears, Turned Bear Meat Into Rendang
Four men in Riau, Indonesia, are facing jailtime after admitting to catching and killing three sun bears before cooking them into rendang. The four men
Four Men Face 100 Lashes in Aceh For Alleged Gay Sex
Rights activists called on Tuesday for Aceh province to release four people detained on suspicion of having homosexual sex, amid concerns over the persecution of
Bootleg Liquor Kills Ten, Dozens Rushed to Hospital
Ten people have died and dozens were hospitalised after allegedly drinking oplosan, or bootleg liquor, over the weekend. The first case happened in East Jakarta,
Indonesian Communications Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook in the Country
Indonesian Communications Minister Rudiantara has threatened to shut down Facebook Inc if there is any evidence the personal data of citizens is being harvested or
Masterchef UK Judges Anger Malaysians, Indonesians Over Rendang
British cooking show Masterchef has angered netizens in Malaysia and Indonesia over its elimination of a contestant because her chicken rendang “wasn’t crispy”. Zaleha Kadir
Mother and Daughter Die Trying to Save Their 11 Dogs from Massive Fire
A mother and her daughter lost their lives trying to save their 11 pet dogs from the Kembangan Utara fire in West Jakarta last Thursday,
Tourism Ministry and Blue Bird Join Hands to Promote Indonesia
The “Wonderful Indonesia” national tourism campaign will now be promoted by Blue Bird taxis following the company’s cooperation agreement with the Tourism Ministry. Tourism Minister
Puncak Route Closed to All Vehicles Except Motorbikes Due to Landslides
The Puncak lane will only be open to motorbikes and other vehicles will be diverted to alternative routes, says West Java’s Regional Police Adjunct Senior
Grab Responds to Protest, Agrees to Increase Drivers’ Income
Ride-hailing app, Grab Indonesia, plans to take measures to increase its drivers’ income in response to their protest earlier this week. “We will study this.
Balinese Man Jailed for Murder of Japanese Couple
An Indonesian court has sentenced a Balinese man to 15 years in prison for robbing and murdering an elderly Japanese couple last year on the
Alexis Hotel Posts Banner on Building to Declare Its Closure
Alexis Hotel in North Jakarta has declared its closure through a banner on its building following the Jakarta administration’s decision to revoke its business license.
The Future of Batam: Creating A Regional Hub
Report from first annual Batam Economic Forum The Batam Economic Forum was held at the Radisson Hotel, Batam Centre on February 27, 2018 and was
An Alternative, Intriguing Speakeasy Conjuring up Custom Cocktails
Lola is a dark Cuban-meets-South American gem of a bar tucked away under Fujin Japanese restaurant in Jl. Gunawarman. It pays homage to the prohibition
Karawang: A City for the Future
As urbanisation continues to expand across Indonesia, new centres of living will emerge. Karawang, located 52 Km east of Jakarta, is one of the country’s