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Sun, Sea and Sand in Sawarna
Sawarna is a hidden gem situated on the south-west coast of Java in Banten Province. Much less popular than its better-known neighbours Pelabuhan Ratu and
Jakarta After Dark
Jakarta is city of stark juxtapositions at every turn. The heralding mosques suggest a conservative lifestyle, but this is contrasted by Jakarta’s vibrant nightlife scene.
Watching Cekindo Grow in Bali
Established seven years ago in 2011 in Jakarta by the founding partners of the Czech Ina Group Ltd., PT Cekindo Bisnis Grup has become one
“Slave Ship” Wanted by Interpol Seized by Indonesian Authorities
Indonesia seized an alleged “slave ship” following a dramatic high seas chase sparked by an Interpol alert after the vessel escaped capture in China and
More than 50 People Dead This Month After Consuming Bootleg Liquor
More than 50 people have died this month from drinking bootleg alcohol in Indonesia, police and health officials said, including 11 on Monday. Alcohol is
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
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.