Indonesia’s Traffic Kills up to 30,000 People per Year, Police Says
The death toll from traffic accidents in Indonesia has reached around 30,000 per year, a frightening figure that dwarfs the number of deaths related to
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Indonesia Expects Growth as Producers for World’ Top Fashion Brands
Indonesia’s textile manufacturers say they have experienced significant growth over the past decade and expect the industry, which produces fashion for various global brands, to
Four Stranded Whales in Aceh Die of Injuries and Exhaustion
Four of the ten sperm whales that became stranded on Aceh’s Ujong Kareng Beach have died of injuries and exhaustion, according to local fisheries officials.
Jakarta Deputy Governor Wants Officials On-Call to Deal with Rainy Season
Jakarta deputy governor Sandiaga Uno has asked all Jakarta administration officials to be on constant alert in facing the rainy season as disasters cannot be
Two Indonesian National Parks Given ASEAN Heritage Status
Two of Indonesia’s national parks, Kepulauan Seribu National Park (KSNP) and Wakatobi National Park (WNP), are set to be recognized as highly protected areas of
Authorities Send Aid to Papua Villages Controlled by Armed Rebels
Food and aid are being delivered to five villages in Papua where local residents are being held hostage by an armed rebel group, a police
Yogyakarta Museum Removes Hitler Wax Statue after Protests
A visual-effects museum in Yogyakarta has removed its display of a waxwork of Adolf Hitler following protests by Jewish and human rights groups who described
Bank Danamon Shares Rise as Japanese Bank Eyes 40% Stake
Bank Danamon Indonesia’s shares in the stock exchange have jumped to the highest level in over four years on Thursday after it was reported that
How to Take Advantage of the Singapore Platform to Get Rich (advertorial)
When it comes to investment in Singapore, one cannot ignore property. Thanks to the overheated property market, many current Singaporean billionaires were built upon real
Indonesia Loses Appeal Against United States and New Zealand in WTO Trade Dispute
The World Trade Organization ruled against Indonesia once again regarding import restrictions on food and animal products from New Zealand and the United States as
Indonesia to Launch Automated System to Clamp Down Inappropriate Online Content
The Communications and Information Ministry says it is set to launch a new automated system in January which will block websites displaying content such as
Wedding Ceremony of President’ Daughter Continues Despite Planned Attack by Militant Extremist
The wedding of President Joko Widodo’s only daughter Kahiyang Ayu has proceeded as planned despite a planned attack on the ceremony, which has been foiled
Constitutional Court Allows Indigenous Faiths on ID Cards
The Constitutional Court has released a decision which allows followers of indigenous faiths, which are outside of the six recognized religions in Indonesia, to declare
Solar Energy: The Key to Sustainability in Raja Ampat
Indonesia’s islands span a distance equivalent to one-eighth of the Earth’s circumference. Understandably, one of the main challenges the country still faces is access to
1001 Books for Indonesian Children
Since 2002, 1001buku Foundation has been campaigning to provide equal access to books for Indonesian children. While technology and Internet access continue to grow in
Saving the Forest: The #30Claps Movement
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia is starting an online movement called #30claps to save the forests of Indonesia. The #30claps movement encourages people to clap
The Fight Against Paediatric Cancer
Yayasan Pita Kuning Anak Indonesia (Yellow Ribbon) is campaigning for funds and access to treatments for children who have been diagnosed with cancer across Indonesia.
Expert Makes the Case for Satellite Technology to Save the Oil and Gas Exploration Industry
Indonesia should let down its guard against satellite-derived data if it wants to reduce the time, cost and risk associated with exploration in this sector.
48 Hours in Yogyakarta
All around Indonesia, there are wonderful experiences to be had even if you are somewhat short for time. This is first in a series of
Different Realities Face Indonesians at Home and Abroad
Whether for study or work, having travelled away from Indonesia can help Indonesian nationals acquire a better perspective for the betterment of the nation. For
Phony Document & Sweepstakes Hustles
Imagine finding a cheque for US$350,000, or picking up a winning sweepstakes ticket on the street. Too good to be true? Yes, it’s an all-too-common