A Users Guide To New Transport Regulations, Tariffs
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Jonan: Prices Steady Amid Strong Supply
A predicted post-holiday fuel increase has been postponed until at least September with Energy Minister Ignasius Jonan spruiking strong fuel supplies.
Indonesia’s Accused Double Killer Shocks Singapore
An Indonesian woman employed as a domestic worker in Singapore is alleged to have murdered her two elderly employees before fleeing the country in a
Batik Air Route Expansion Hoped To Be Next Step In Tourist Boom
The new international routes are expected bring more foreign visits to Indonesia with the airline reaching international aviation standards.
Flight Route Expansion Leads Airport Operator Growth Plan
Airport operator Angkasa Pura I and II are hoping the added routes will see record passengers in the first half of the year.
Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In Indonesia
The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia continues with business leaders pointing
Hoax Or Higher Power? Sulawesi’s ‘Miracle’ Baby
The small town of Karuen in Enrekang district, South Sulawesi, has been divided this week over the apparent miracle virgin birth of a child to
Is Jakarta Set To Lose Capital City Title In 2018?
Rumours of plans to move Indonesia?s capital from Jakarta to another city in Java or even another region have long swirled, but are the recent
Tourist Hotspot Crater Eruption Ends In Tragedy
While the eruption recorded no fatalities, the response proved disastrous with Search and Rescue Agency officers killed in a helicopter crash.
Muslim Leaders Call For Starbucks Boycott Over Pro-LGBT Stance
Some of Indonesia’s most prominent Muslim leaders have called for a boycott of US coffee chain Starbucks after becoming aware of pro-LGBT and marriage equality
All Aboard Transjakarta To See Jakarta’s Sights
The TransJakarta Jakarta Explorer tourist bus routes proved a success over the holiday break with visitors flocking to the Istiqlal Mosque bus stop to take
E-KTP Corruption Case State Losses Expected To Rise
The on-going e-KTP corruption case has seen state losses reach Rp 2.3 trillion (US$172 million) in June, but officials predict that number is likely to
Indonesian Rice Prices Double Global Average
Despite being a major producer of rice, consumers in Indonesia pay over double on average for the food staple.
Barack Obama and Jokowi Dine on Bakso in Bogor
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and former US president Barack Obama met Friday, June 30, for lunch in Bogor to mark the end of the Obama
Giving Back: Volunteering Activities in Indonesia
Whether coming to Indonesia for a vacation or permanent relocation, one can’t help but admire the country for its rich culture and tradition. However, despite
Serang Police Foil Bizarre ‘Terror Plot’
Plans for a terror plot were uncovered written on pieces of paper and stuck between the windshield wipers of police cars at the Serang City
Beaches On South Coast Of West Java Deemed Unsuitable For Swimming
The National SAR Agency (Basarnas) of West Java has warned the public to not swim at beaches along the south coast of West Java following
Batik Fever Hits Africa Tourism Expo
The Namibia Tourism Expo 2017 hosted earlier this month in capital Windhoek was a roaring success for Indonesian tourism and craft industries hoping to move
Bank Indonesia Warns Of Fake Cash Across Country
Bank Indonesia has warned that while counterfeit banknotes have dropped in circulation in recent years consumers must stay savvy as 22,212 fake notes have already
The Challenges For Global Retail Franchises in Indonesia
Following the recent shutdown of America?s largest chain of convenience store 7-Eleven, here are the challenges of foreign retail franchises in Indonesia
Barking Mad: Rabies Outbreak In West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan is battling to control a spike in rabies cases with reports in eight regencies increasing to 11 earlier this month, prompting warnings to