Snakes not Preying on Humans, Expert Says
Humans are not the target, says a scientist following a python attack on a local in the province of Riau. As reported by local media,
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GO-JEK Eyes Expansion to Four ASEAN Countries
Having enjoyed success in Indonesia, ride-hailing app GO-JEK has announced that it is looking to expand its business to four other Southeast Asian countries. While
Obesity Rates in Children on the Rise in Indonesia
Obesity rates amongst youth in Indonesia is on the rise and is likely to result in more cases of non-communicable diseases like heart disease and
Sanur to host International Triathlon on October 15
The tenth annual Herbalife Bali International Triathlon will be held on October 15 with a new course that will expose participants to Balinese culture, with
Latest Attempt at Easing Jakarta’s Traffic Congestion Meets Doubt
In its latest attempt to curb traffic in the city, the Jakarta government has banned motorbikes in a few thoroughfares in the city – a
Former President Habibie to Start Building New Planes in 2024
A company founded by former Indonesian president B.J. Habibie and son Ilham Habibie is set to produce 80-seat passenger planes in 2024. The planes are
Jakarta-Surabaya High Speed Train Will Compete with Air Travel Times
The Jakarta-Surabaya high speed train will become a viable alternative to plane travel with the Indonesian and Japanese partnership agreeing to a travel time of
Indonesian Start-up Modalku Wins UN Award
Indonesian fintech start-up Modalku has won the Global SME Excellence Award from ITU Telecom, a UN specialized agency for information and communication technologies. Modalku, which
Indonesia to Explore Medical Tourism Potential
Indonesia’s Tourism and Health ministries will team up to fulfil a promising role in the field of international medical tourism. “The development of medical tourism
Australians Look to Bali for Property Investment
While Bali has always been a popular holiday destination for Australian tourists, there now seems to be a growing appeal for luxury property investment. For
Helicopter Tour Service Coming Soon to Jakarta and West Java
Tourists to Jakarta and West Java will soon have the option of going on an aerial sightseeing tour of the two provinces in a helicopter
President Widodo Gives Rp7.2 Billion in Aid for Mount Agung Evacuees
President Joko Widodo has delivered humanitarian aid worth up to Rp 7.2 billion for the evacuees of the Mount Agung disaster, according to the State
Indonesia Rises in the Global Competitiveness Index
Indonesia has increased its standing to 36th place in the Global Competitiveness Index due to the country’s large market, robust macroeconomic environment and notable efforts
Island Hopping Off the Tourist Track
Indonesia is rightfully proud of its claim to the country with the most islands in the world. But with so many to choose from, how
Live Well, Eat Well with Indonesia’s Top Foods
For the newly arrived, Indonesian cuisine can be both the most exciting and bewildering aspect of relocation. Unlike other Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand and
Moazzam Malik: the British Ambassador Who Wants to Make a Difference in Education
Singapore National Academy had the pleasure of hosting the British Ambassador to Indonesia for around 90 minutes during which we had a chance to show
Finding Your Dream Home in Jakarta With the Help of an Expat Specialist
Home sweet home is hard to find in Jakarta. House hunting expats know all about the complicated processes, beginning with finding a preferred area to
Meals on Wheels – Jakarta’s Best Food Vans
Food writer May Tien samples the tasty morsels on offer at the latest pop-up food venues. One thing I miss most about living in California
Man Behind Matchmaking Site Arrested Over Breach of ITE and Pornography Law
The owner of a controversial matchmaking website has been arrested by the Jakarta Police for allegedly offering prostitution services under the guise of the site.
Over 34,000 evacuated, but Bali Tourist Sites Safe, Says Official
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has said that more than 34,000 people have been evacuated from areas in and around Karangasem regency in Bali
Bali Tourists Brace for Agung Eruption, Disruptions
Tourists around the world are hoping their dream holidays are left unaffected by the impending eruption of Bali’s Mount Agung, with international airlines fielding enquiries