Art Deco in Indonesia
The term “Art Deco” was named after the unique and modern visual style exhibited in Paris in 1925 during the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs
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Maid in Indonesia
One giant sweep for mankind… Maids, domestic helpers or pembantu as they are known in Indonesian can hold their mops proudly aloft with their illustrious
The Dutch Pioneering Voyage to the East Indies
The last decade of the sixteenth century heralded the emergence of the Dutch as the colonial power that was to supersede Portugal as the premier
Ten Most Unique East Javan Eats
Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in the SNA Media Club get
Couple Calls for Tobacco Shut Down after Baby Dies
A young couple whose one-month-old son died after breathing in cigarette smoke has called for the government to shut down the country’s tobacco industry. “I
Rare Seventeenth Century Map of Australia on Display for First Time
The National Library of Australia has placed on display a rare seventeenth century map of Australia, which was thought to have been lost. The unique
Prabowo to be Investigated by Tax Office over Paradise Papers
The Indonesian Tax Office says it will launch an investigation into possible tax violations committed by 2014 presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto after his name was
Foundation Urges Government to Block Access to Vulgar GIFs on WhatsApp
The government has been urged to take swift actions to block access to vulgar GIF images on WhatsApp as it is feared to have negative
Jakarta Biennale to Showcase Creative Spirit of the Soul
This year’s Jakarta Biennale is set to open on Saturday at Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem in South Jakarta and will adopt “Jiwa” as its artistic concept.
New Species of Great Ape Discovered in Sumatra
A scientific paper has confirmed that a new species of primate has been discovered in the forests of Sumatra: the Tapanulis orangutan, which adds to
Bali Dynasty Resort: A Haven for Expat Families in Booming Kuta
Most visitors won’t associate the nightlife of Kuta with family friendliness, but Bali Dynasty Resort serves as a private oasis for foreign parents to settle
Indonesian Politics Must Overcome Religious Intolerance
Following the heated Jakarta election and ahead of a series of upcoming key elections, Indonesia is witnessing a surge in identity politics sparking racial and
Finance Minister Tries to Calm Potential Foreign Investors? Fears of Growing Ethnic Tension in Indonesia
Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said that the government is seeking urgent investments to finance their ambitious infrastructure projects, but fears that ethnic hostility in
Government to Integrate Jakarta and Bandung into Massive Sprawl
The government has announced plans to integrate Jakarta with Bandung and turn it into a massive urban area but says that it will be a
Britain is GREAT Pavilion @ Broadcast Indonesia Expo 2017
BritCham Indonesia set up the Britain is GREAT Pavilion at the Broadcast Indonesia Expo taking that took place 25-27 October 2017 at the Jakarta International
A Quick Guide to Government Mandated SIM Card Registration
As previously reported, the Communications and Information Ministry has issued a regulation which requires all prepaid SIM card users to register their phone number with
Anies Takes the Easy Route with Alexis Hotel Closure
While new Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan has moved to terminate the operating permit of Alexis Hotel, experts have branded it an “easy” task and suggest
Pizza e Birra Ended ?Oktoberfest e Birra 2017? with a BANG!
After a month filled with authentic German delicacies, a surreal amount of beer, and fun games, Pizza e Birra ended OKTOBERFEST E BIRRA 2017 with
Soekarno’ Daughter Wants Apology after CIA Assassination Plan Revealed
Sukmawati Soekarnoputri, a daughter of Indonesia’s first president Soekarno, is demanding an apology from the United States government after revelations from a formerly top-secret document
Mount Agung Alert Status Lowered
The alert status of Mount Agung in Bali has finally been lowered after authorities announced a decrease in its volcanic activity, which had forced around
Indonesia Economy Could Exceed Expectation Next Year, Minister Says
Indonesia may witness faster economic growth next year than it initially forecasts, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. The country’s economy is forecast to