Indonesia Teams Up With Philippines and Malaysia To Fight Terrorism
Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have agreed to join forces and pool intelligence as threats of terrorism loom over Southeast Asia during a trilateral meeting
Home
Page 356
Flying High: BNN Busts Lion Air Pilot For Drug Use
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) in Lombok apprehended a Lion Air pilot Wednesday, June 21, after he was found to have consumed hashish. Indian national
Ahok to Stay in Mako Brimob Prison Amid Security Concerns
Former Jakarta governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama will not be moved to East Jakarta’s Cipinang Prison as initially planned but will remain at the Mako
Barack Obama To Visit Bali, Yogyakarta And Jakarta
Former US President Barack Obama and family will fly into Bali?s Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, June 23, for a weeklong holiday before heading
Densus 88 Name Nine Kampung Melayu Terror Suspects
Counterterror unit Densus 88 is confirmed the arrest of nine suspects believed to have been involved in the Kampung Melayu bombing in East Jakarta.
Kerobokan Jail Break: Two Foreign Fugitives Arrested in Dili, Timor Leste
Two of four foreign fugitives on the run from Bali?s Kerobokan jail have been apprehended in Timor Leste capital Dili. Police is still searching for
Korean Noodles Recalled After Pig DNA Found In Testing
Four popular Korean instant noodle products have been recalled after testing positive for pig DNA fragments, the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) said.
Batam Set To Be ?Paradise? For Foreign Energy Investors
PGN has targeted Batam, Riau, for a huge development hoped to bring foreign and local investors flocking to the area.
A Brief History On Threats To The Corruption Eradication Commission
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) remains one of the most supported and trusted public institutions in Indonesia, but not everyone is a fan. Long-running disputes
Soekarno-Hatta To Offer Self Check-In For Mudik Travellers
Those travelling light for mudik can expect some relief from the chaos at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with curbside self check-ins.
The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy Month
With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect. But what is it really
A Jungle Adventure With Kalimantan’ Orangutan
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw it, awaking to branches cracking
Mathias Boe Says BCA Indonesia Open Marred By Abuse, Threats
While the player noted disliking teams is just part of the sporting world, he said he would not tolerate threats or abuse towards himself or
8 Reasons to Visit KarimunJawa in Indonesia
Visit KarimunJawa Island Indonesia is a diverse archipelago home to many splendid sights and offerings. A melting pot of beauty in its finest forms, there
What You Need to Know About Annual Bonuses in Indonesia
Expat employers and foreign professionals may have heard their local counterparts speaking of something called ‘THR’ in recent weeks. If you’re not yet familiar with
Bandung Zoo Accuses Fundraiser of Fraud
Indonesian zoos do not enjoy a sterling reputation for animal care. When foreigners try to intervene, officials become upset – especially when money is at
Sahur On the Road Riots Shock Jakarta
Sahur on the Road (SOTR) has been marred with violence this year, with reports of assaults and even deaths as police and Muslim community leaders
Is Facebook Opening Up A Domestic Unit in Indonesia?
The government has reportedly given Facebook Inc the green light to set up a domestic unit in Indonesia, the world’s fourth-largest user base for the
Java Roads Prepare For Mudik Congestion
Local governments across Java have hurried to complete construction of secondary roads in an effort to reduce the crippling congestion that has come to mark
Susi Takes Anti-Illegal Fishing Fight To World Stage
Indonesia’s colourful Minister for Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti has spoken out against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) during a UN Ocean Conference last week in
Four Foreign Prisoners Escape Kerobokan Correctional Facility in Bali
Another prison break happened in Indonesia. This time, it involves four foreign prisoners from Kerobokan Correctional Facility. Here?s how they escaped.