Court Rejects Bid to Criminalize Gay and Extramarital Sex Despite Split Judges Decision
A panel of Constitutional Court judges was split in its ruling on a judicial review seeking to outlaw gay and extramarital sex, but eventually ruled
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Anies Looks to Experts for Solutions to Jakarta Flood Problem
Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said the city is making efforts to provide short term solutions to Jakarta’s flooding problems, but will need experts’ opinion in
No Bikinis and Alcohol Allowed in This Year’ Djakarta Warehouse Project, City Officials Warn
This year’s Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), touted as one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in Southeast Asia, may end up being different than
Four American F-16 Jets Land in Indonesia with Two Less Due to Engine Trouble
Indonesia has received four F-16 jet fighters granted by the United States on Tuesday, two less than initially planned after the other two aircrafts remain
Police Arrests 18 Suspected Militants in Security Sweep Before Christmas
The National Police said it has arrested as many as 18 people with suspected links to militant groups ahead of Christmas and New Year as
Jakarta Ranks Low on List for Expat Living
Jakarta is not a great city for expats according to a recent report, which ranks the capital a disappointing 39 out of 51 cities on
American Drug Convict Escapes Overcrowded Bali Prison
An American man arrested on a drug charge has managed to escape a prison in Bali and is now being hunted by the local police,
Indonesia Joins Other Countries in Condemnation of Trump’ Jerusalem Declaration
Indonesia President Joko Widodo has publicly criticised the announcement by US President Donald Trump who recently recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Thousands of
Orangutans Have Self-Medicating Ability, Study Finds
Bornean orangutans possess the ability to cure themselves using medicinal substances from the wild, a new study suggests. The plant has anti-inflammatory properties, and it
Ahok Named in Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy
Former Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has been included in the list of top 100 global thinkers of 2017 by US global affairs publication Foreign
Minister Wants National Health Insurance Debt Covered by Cigarette Tax
With the country’s health and social security agency (BPJS) running a massive debt in rolling out its health insurance program, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has
Air Asia Resumes Bali Flights and Offer Passengers Compensation Options
After flights to and from Bali had been stopped due to the recent volcanic activities of Mount Agung, Air Asia has announced that it has
Jakarta plans Congestion Tax to Push People towards Public Transport
In an attempt to push people to use public transportation, the Jakarta government says it plans to introduce a congestion tax on private vehicles using Jakarta’s
Corruption and Mismanagement in the Times of the VOC
The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) was established in 1602. The company was initially granted a 21-year monopoly to trade in Asia.
Crown’ Golden Relay: Helping Disabled Children with Yayasan Sayap Ibu Bintaro
In 2015, Crown marked its fiftieth birthday by holding a charity event called the Golden Relay. Offices around the world took turns to raise money
36 Hours in Surabaya
Do you want to explore Surabaya, but don’t know how to begin your journey? Don’t worry, The SNA Media Club is here to enlighten you
Sexploitation, Lies and Video
Amid the almost daily allegations of sexual abuse by Hollywood celebrities, there is an understandable response of condemnation and moral indignation. In Indonesia, a few
Why Learning Bahasa is Essential for Expats
Learning the local language is essential for people moving to a new country, but is often taken lightly by many expatriates, particularly those that master
Lion Air Senior Pilot Arrested in Hotel for Alleged Drug Use
The police have confirmed the arrest of a senior Lion Air pilot after he was caught to be in possession of illegal drugs in a
Dengue Vaccine Controversy
The outcry of dengue in Southeast Asia and the confusion and concern regarding its vaccine in the Philippines is something people in and moving to
Homegrown Beauty ? A Simple Guide to Indonesian Cosmetic Brands
Often considered as the recession-proof business, the beauty industry attracts both the enthusiast and entrepreneur around the world. There is always a place in the