Indonesia Protests European Union’ Decision to Limit Use of Palm Oil
Indonesia says it is “disappointed” with the European Parliament’s decision to approve the EU bill on clean energy, which will limit the use of palm
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Underage Migrant Workers Pay Price for Child Trafficking by Agencies
Hundreds of underage Indonesian migrant workers have been lured to work in Hong Kong and Singapore on account of fraud and child trafficking practices by
Indonesia Pins Hopes on China for Bali Tourism Revival
Following Indonesia’s tourism slump caused by the multiple eruptions on Mount Agung in Bali, the government says it is looking to China to drive its
Google to Invest in Go-Jek
Google is set to invest in Indonesia ride-hailing company Go-Jek as the start-up is expected to also receive funding from two other investors in its
Two Indonesian Islands for Sale Online
Two islands in the Indonesian archipelago are apparently for sale after they were found to be listed on privateislandsonline.com, a website that specializes in island
More than 50 Children Die in Papua as Authorities Struggle to Contain Outbreak
Indonesian authorities are facing difficult challenges in their efforts to contain an outbreak of measles in Papua which has plagued the region for almost five
Teenager Receives 18 Months? Jail Sentence for Insulting President Jokowi
The Medan District Court in North Sumatera has sentenced a teenager to 18 months in jail for making defamatory comments about President Joko Widodo online.
Trash-free Superheroes
Some superheroes fly or fight crime with extraordinary powers, but on Bali, local superheroes are helping to rid their communities of excessive trash and writer
Do You See What Eye See ? A ?Photo Voice? Project for Children with Special Needs
Writer Stephanie Brookes shares a heartwarming tale from Bali about a couple of university grads from the Netherlands who are helping special needs children find
The Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese
Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter describes their ordeal and imminent
Cuisine so Delightfully Introspective, It’ Hard to Keep Kaum
The Clandestine Critic is back, this time tackling upscale Indonesian dining in the heart of Jakarta. Kaum Restaurant is well-received in cities like Hong Kong,
Tourists Return to Bali
Businesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of domestic visitors occupying the roads.
Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?
Walking the uneven pavement in the sweltering heat of Jakarta is made even more uncomfortable for women like Anindya Restuviani due to the constant catcalling
The People Behind the Goods
Colourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterile-looking, cities. A thriving underground economy, street
Fire Destroys Valuable Artifacts at Jakarta’s Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) in Jakarta caught on fire yesterday, destroying some of the valuable collection of historic artifacts on display after they were
Meet the Expat: Ian McKie, General Manager of the Oakwood Premier Cozmo Kuningan
Please tell us about yourself. I am originally from the UK but left there in 1985 and have been on the road ever since. My
International Student Experiences – From Indonesia to The Netherlands
Ratih Nawangwulan believes The Netherlands has a far superior education system compared to most other countries, which is what drew her to the city of
Ombudsman Claims Mismanagement in Rice Import Move
The Indonesian Ombudsman have declared signs of mismanagement in the Trade Ministry’s controversial move of importing 500,000 tonnes from Vietnam and Thailand. “There are signs
Diphtheria Vaccine Efforts Undermined by Islamic Alternative Medicine Campaigners
Indonesia’s fight against a diphtheria outbreak is reportedly being undermined by some Islamic alternative health practitioners who claim vaccinations are in violation of Islamic laws.
Floor Collapse at Indonesia Stock Exchange Building
UPDATE: The walkway above the lobby of Tower 2 of Indonesia’s Stock Exchange Building collapsed this afternoon just after 12:00p.m. local time. An unknown number
Bitcoin Could Destabilize Financial System, Warns Bank Indonesia
Trading in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could lead to losses and destabilise Indonesia’s financial system, declared Bank Indonesia in a fresh warning against the use