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
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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
Rotary Club Cilandak Jakarta: Service Above Self
Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak members are people from various professional backgrounds and industries. Rotary is all about the importance and benefits of volunteerism, both within
From Sumptuous to Simple, Classy to Rustic : Three Restaurants to fit any Budget in Surabaya
Food is more than just sustenance to keep us alive. Many people like to follow the latest food trends and visit trendy restaurants and cafés,
Matteo Morello Ph.D, Director of Academic Affairs at i3L, and How the Institute Became a Pioneer in Life Sciences
Indonesia Expat sat with Mr. Matteo Morello, Ph.D, the Director of Academic Affairs at Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L), to talk about the
Gojek, Grab Motorcycle Drivers Protest Low Fares
Thousands of motorcycle taxi drivers protested on Tuesday March 27 to demand that the government help them get higher pay from the ride-hailing services they
My Uncle the Police Chief and Other Lies
Imagine you’re choosing a career. Would you cough up Rp300 million (US$25,400) for a job with a starting salary of just Rp1.56 million (US$113) per
International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Curriculum – What’ the Difference?
Any parent looking to send their child to a good school will have to make a tough decision; which curriculum to choose? The International Baccalaureate
Finding the Right Preschool in Jakarta
I have noticed that working and non-working parents in Jakarta usually have their children cared for by nannies at home in the early months following
A Guide to Being an Expat Student in Indonesia
There is more to National Plus schools in Indonesia than meets the eye. Of course, there are the things they tell you on their websites:
Indonesian Supreme Court Rejects Ahok’s Appeal
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Christian ex-governor of Jakarta to review his conviction for insulting Islam, a court spokesman said on
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia in the early hours of Monday and triggered a brief tsunami alert that was swiftly lifted, according
Citilink to Add Three New International Routes
Low-cost airline Citilink Indonesia has announced its plans to serve more international routes this year. This will be in addition to the new Jakarta-Penang route
Third Case of Measles in Western Australia Traced Back to Bali
Both Western Australia and New South Wales have issued a health warning after a third case of measles was diagnosed and traced back to Bali.