An Economy Ripe for Disruption
Indonesia is undergoing rapid change and the rise of new technopreneurs is accelerating that change. New industries enabled by technology are disrupting existing players and
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Traditional and Delicious – Nasi Tumpeng
“Tradition” is a word you hear a lot when you live in Indonesia. Traditional dances, traditional clothing and traditional ceremonies etc are all important in
Hatching Hoaxes
Indonesia made international tabloid headlines a few weeks ago when it was reported that a teenage boy from South Sulawesi province had laid 20 eggs
Protecting Your Children Against Illnesses in Indonesia
I went through a stage where my children were constantly sick and down with some kind of bug. Initially I thought the causes for their
Exploring Sungai Kapuas
Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas in Kalimantan, begins in the foothills of the Muller Mountain Range, snakes for 1,143km, and then flows west into the
Interesting Landmarks in Madura
You’ve ventured to the historical city of Surabaya. Are you confused about where to go? Well, we have an excellent suggestion for you. Madura is
Top Ten Facts Durian
They smell like hell but taste like heaven. This football-sized “King of fruit” is famous for its pungent odour. A cleaver or machete is needed
El Asador – The Soul of South America Resides in Kemang
As many Jakartans can attest, it’s tough to get from one place to another at times and most of us would rather spend our hard-earned
Former President SBY Wants Government to Clarify Alleged Onslaught of Foreign Workers
Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged the government to clarify the alleged onslaught of foreign workers into the country during a part of
Updated Odd-Even Traffic Policy in Jakarta
Jakarta has been listed as one of the world’s most congested cities, and recently, with the ongoing construction of a few infrastructure projects around the
12-Year-Old Australian Boy Steals Family Credit Card to Fly to Bali
A 12-year-old boy stole his family’s credit card and travelled alone to Bali after a heated argument with his parents. The boy told his parents
Go-Jek Planning Expansion to the Philippines
Go-Jek is looking to expand into the Philippines, Manila’s transport regulator said on Friday, just days after Uber Technologies Inc shut down its local business
Jakarta School Accuses Travel Agency of Fraud
A school in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta has reported travel agency PT Wisata Mandiri Travel to the police for alleged fraud. Barunawati Vocational School’s headmaster
Aceh Lashes Unwed Couples and Prostitutes In What Could Be Its Last Public Caning
Aceh province caned several unmarried couples for showing affection in public and two women for prostitution before an enthusiastic audience of hundreds on Friday, April
Australian Man in Custody After “Abducting” Son in Bali
A 15-month-old boy is being reunited with his mother in Bali after allegedly being abducted by his father, a self-described former Perth spiritual healer. Andrew
Nigerian-Indonesian Couple In Custody for Alleged Facebook Fraud
A Nigerian-Indonesian couple, identified only by their initials ASE and SD were arrested for allegedly committing fraud using Facebook. ASE reportedly posed as a United
Indonesia Plans to Limit Cash Transactions to Curb Bribery
The Indonesian government has proposed a law to Parliament to limit cash transactions to curb bribery and money laundering in the country, the head of
Man Allegedly Kills Person Who Added Him to an LGBT WhatsApp Group
The police have arrested a man for allegedly killing 33-year-old Ali, whose dead body was found in Waru alley in Cawang, East Jakarta, on Monday
Suspected Kingpin of Deadly Bootleg Liquor Operation Arrested
Police have arrested the main suspect in a spate of bootleg alcohol poisonings thought to have killed dozens across Indonesia, authorities said on Wednesday, April
Foreign Academics Now Welcomed as Permanent Lecturers in Indonesian State Universities
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s latest policy has now allowed Indonesian state universities to welcome foreign academics to serve as permanent lecturers. The administration announced this
Indonesian Maid Jailed in Hong Kong for Streaming Video of Children Bathing
An Indonesian domestic helper was jailed on Monday for three months for publishing a 17-minute live-streaming video of three Hong Kong children naked in the