Eco-Groups to Paper Mill: Stop Draining Peatlands
Various Indonesian and international eco-groups want one of the biggest paper mills in the world to stop draining peatlands.
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Facebook Reps to Discuss Fake News in Indonesia Visit
Representatives of the social network giant Facebook are scheduled to meet Indonesia’s Minister of the Communications and Information Ministry, Rudiantara, to discuss strategies to resolve
Telkom to Install Its Third Satellite in February
Despite last year’s delay, the state-controlled Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) plans to launch its third satellite worth US$199.7 million this February. According to Telkom’s chief technology
Indonesia to Build Papua Naval Base
According to General Gatot Nurmantyo of the Indonesian Military (TNI), Indonesia will deploy more military personnel in regions like Papua. Nurmantyo has stated that TNI needs
Man Charged for Vandalizing Indonesian Flag
Indonesian police claim they have already charged a man believed to have desecrated the Indonesian flag with Arabic writing. The man, known to the media
Education Ministry to Consolidate Social Aid Data
The Ministry of Education and Culture has been assigned to distribute Smart Indonesia Cards (also known as KIP) to disadvantaged students.
111 Islets to Be Part of Indonesian Sovereignty
To secure the country?s defense and security, the Indonesian government hastened the registration of 100-plus islets around the country?s border areas.
Jokowi Graces New Yogyakarta Int’l Airport Inauguration
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the New Yogyakarta International Airport will be formally held on Monday, January 23, with President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo gracing the event.
62 Foreigners Face Deportation for Multiple Immigration Violations
The office of North Jakarta Immigration will deport 62 foreign nationals, some of which are Egyptians and Nigerians, who were discovered to have committed multiple
Kiwi Woman Arrested In Bali Admits To Drug Smuggling
The New Zealand woman arrested in Bali last year for smuggling drugs has admitted to the crime.
Indonesia Will No Longer Recoup Costs for Oil Exploration
On Wednesday, January 18, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry issued new decree basing new oil and gas contracts on the gross split scheme, instead
Megawati Backs Ahok-Djarot in Jakarta Gubernatorial Race
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Sukarnoputri has officially confirmed she will be campaigning for the incumbent Jakarta governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama
Manager Stages Fake Robbery at His Own Mart, Gets Busted
Robberies in convenience stores are common in today's world. But robbing your own store and getting caught red-handed? It can be tricky.
British Council Pushes to Empower Indonesian Teachers and Students
The British Council-Indonesia partnered with HSBC and set a character-building programme for local teachers, principals and high school students.
The Harrowing Evolution of Lippo Karawaci
As I sit stuck in bumper-traffic outside Benton Junction on my way home from what seems the umpteenth successive evening, a thought suddenly occurs to
World Bank Projects Higher Than Expected Economic Growth in 2017
The economic growth for 2017 remains upbeat as the latest World Bank report projects it at 5.3 percent, higher than what the government initially expected.
Environment Ministry Urges for More Jobs to Cut Wildlife Crimes
According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, providing more employment opportunities in relevant communities will considerably reduce wildlife crimes.
A Resort to Protect Biodiversity in Indonesia
When Andrew Miner discovered Batbitim Island in 2003, he found a remote shark finning camp in a vast sea devastated by dynamite and cyanide fishing.
Narcotics Agency Blames Drug-Using Pilots for Indonesian Plane Crashes
The anti-narcotics agency head minced no words when he blamed pilots on drugs as one of the leading causes of aviation accidents involving Indonesian planes.
Is Indonesia Experiencing A Diversity Crisis?
A diversity crisis might be heading to Indonesia as many locals begin to plead for the reestablishment of racial and religious tolerance in the country.
Vladimir Karpov: Promoting Indonesian Art
Vladimir Karpov came to Bali for an Indonesian marketing agency and decided to stay. He has been involved in promoting the arts of Indonesia on