Tourists Rescued In Bali Beachside Fire
Tourists have been forced to evacuate from a popular hiking trail in Bali after the sudden eruption of forest fires over the weekend. Twenty-four tourists
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Flag Faux Pas Stains SEA Games as #ShameOnYouMalaysia Goes Viral
Southeast Asia Games host Malaysia has found itself in hot water after an apparent design flaw in the Games’ official booklet drew criticism from Indonesian
Tokopedia Announces $1.1b Investment from Alibaba
One of Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platforms has secured a major investment from Alibaba, making the Chinese e-commerce empire a minor shareholder in Tokopedia. Tokopedia announced
Amusement and Theme Parks to Visit in Indonesia
Toiling away everyday and leading a fast-paced lifestyle can take its toll – leaving one stressed and desperately wanting a form of recreation. If you
Bali Crime Watch: Black Magic Robbery and Police Brutality Reports
Authorities have warned locals and tourists to be wary of an ATM scam in the resort island of Bali after the arrest of four suspects
Embarking on the Perfect Getaway to Indonesia
Stretching over 5,200km from Sumatra to Papua, Indonesia is a massive island nation that is never easy to define. Ahead of its 72nd anniversary, Caranissa
Maintaining Your Mental Health As An Expatriate
Whenever you pack your bags, relocate and settle in a foreign country, starting anew in a place that’s unfamiliar can bring anxiety and stress. This
Odd-Even Traffic Regulation Extended to Bekasi Toll
The odd-even traffic policy will be extended along the Cikampek toll road, which connects Jakarta to Bekasi, West Java, from next week after a government
Nationwide Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign Kicks Off
The Government of Indonesia kicked off its most ambitious immunization drive to date this week in Yogyakarta, with aims to vaccinate 35 million children in
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Launch 2017 Program
The annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival launched its full program Wednesday, Aug. 16, ahead of the October event with a speaker list including some
King Con Gets 18 Years for Murders
Notorious conman and cult leader Taat Pribadi, who gave himself the noble-sounding title of Dimas Kanjeng, has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for
Around the Archipelago in One Meal
This month is all about celebrating Indonesia and what better way to celebrate than with one of Indonesia’s greatest strengths – the food. These restaurants
Comfort Food ? Peking Duck Tacos
Food writer May Tien shares one of her most cherished recipes from her very own repertoire of Asian-American influenced cookery. I can’t remember when I
The Future of Apartments and Luxury Residences in Jakarta
Shangri-La’s Property Manager Kathryn Urquhart discusses the strategies behind managing luxury residences in the capital city. Hi Kathryn, thank you for taking your time to
UK Visa Requirements Divides Indonesian-British Family
A British family has been left divided between Suffolk in the United Kingdom and Jakarta following visa complications. According to a report from the Suffolk-based
A Tough Year for Freeport Indonesia
For the Indonesian arm of US mining giant Freeport McMoRan, 2017 has hardly been a stellar year. With seemingly endless legal tangles amid contract negotiations
August: An Auspicious Month to Celebrate Indonesia and the Region
This month Indonesia celebrates its 72nd anniversary of independence. Millions of children around the archipelago will spend August 17 playing games in the neighbourhood, hosted
Postnup Agreements are now legal
An Indonesian, who is married to a foreign citizen, is allowed to own Indonesian property (Hak Milik or Hak Guna Bangunan), with a notarial prenup
Amnesty International Slams Duterte-Inspired War on Drugs
International human rights body Amnesty has criticized Indonesia’s war on drugs rolled out this year, saying extrajudicial deaths of suspects have skyrocketed following comments by
Jokowi Rocks Out at We The Fest
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, who is well-known for his love of metal and punk music, made a surprise appearance this weekend at We The Fest
Shock Death Won’t Hinder e-KTP Case: KPK
The Corruption Eradication Commission, or KPK, confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 12, that it would not be involved in the investigations of the shock death of