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
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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.
Police Uncover Synthetic Marijuana Factory in Bali
A small factory that illegally produced synthetic marijuana, locally known as gorilla tobacco, was uncovered by a joint operation conducted by the National Police and
Indonesian Celebrity Under Fire For Comments About Holocaust Memorial
Famous Indonesian singer Syahrini is under fire for an Instagram video shot at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany. In
President Duterte Supports Recommendation To Shut Down Boracay Island
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is supporting the recommendation of Eduardo Año, officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), to
Inspection Reveals 80 Percent of Jakarta’s Construction Projects Unsafe
The Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Agency has said that the majority of construction projects in the capital city are unsafe. “As much as 80 percent
Google Maps Adds Motorcycle Mode in Indonesia
Google has recently released a motorcycle feature in the Indonesian market to help two-wheeled traffic move more efficiently. In a recent post, Google noted that
Lalalaway, The Last and Only Place to Look for the Best Hotel Prices
While there are many online travel agents (OTA) offering deals for luxury hotels in Indonesia, customers are often disappointed or, in many cases, misled. The
“Millennials Party” Emerges, Hopes to Appeal to Young Voters for Upcoming Elections
Dubbed the “millennials party”, the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), is one of four new parties the General Election Commission is allowing to contest next year’s
Senopati Therapy Centre: Everything You Need to Know about Back Pain Treatments
After a 2015 study revealed back pain as the leading cause of disability, awareness of the importance of seeking treatment grew across the globe. Back
Saudi Arabia Beheads Indonesian Migrant Worker for Murder
Despite President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s repeated pleas for clemency, Saudi Arabia has beheaded Indonesian migrant worker, M Zaini Misrin. The worker from Bangkalan, East Java,
Expat Resort Manager Sparks Row With Politicians
On March 9–10, officials from the Mentawai Islands chapter of the National Democratic (Nasdem) Party held a working meeting on Simakakang Island. Nasdem is the
Jokowi’s Joke Gets Big Laughs During Speech At ASEAN Leaders Meeting
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo lightened the mood and earned some big laughs by dropping some millennial friendly pop culture references into one of his speeches.
Alibaba Opens First Global Cloud Platform Available in Indonesia
Alibaba Cloud, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has opened a data centre in Indonesia. It is the first global cloud platform available in the country.
Europeans Arrested in Indonesia for ATM Skimming
The Jakarta Police have arrested five people, four of which are foreigners, on suspicion of stealing funds from the accounts of customers of state-owned Bank
Foreigners Detained For Fraud, Visa Violations
Soekarno Hatta International Aiport immigration officials detained several foreigners this week suspected of breaking the law during their stay in Indonesia. The airport’s head of
Clowns March for Peace in Jakarta
At least 100 clowns marched in Jakarta on Wednesday March 14 to promote peace as Indonesia gears up for the regional and national elections in
Indonesia wants Australia to be part of ASEAN
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has showed his support for Australia to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ahead of a special summit in Sydney.
Jazz Junkie
by Andy McCulloch The first weekend of March has become one I look forward to since moving to Indonesia. It has become a tradition