Indonesia Blocks 800,000 Sites in 2016
The Indonesian government tightens its grip on the Internet as it blocked 800,000 websites in 2016.
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Bird’ Eye Chili Pepper Threatened by Inflated Prices
The bird’s eye chili pepper is under threat not by pests but by a dramatic increase in its market prices. Consumers should expect to tighten
No Target Set for Indonesian Team in the 2017 SEA Games
According to the Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Imam Nahrawi, Indonesian athletes will begin intense training this January 2017 but not in preparation for the
Indonesia Releases Regulations for P2P Lending Fintech Startups
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) released regulations for financial technology (fintech) startups engaged in P2P lending.
Jokowi’s Signature Free-Visa Policy Up For Review
Jokowi's free-visa policy is up for review; and although the signature policy is meant to increase tourism, some think it only increased illegal workers.
Government Blocks Unreliable News Portals, Sets Up Cyber Agency
Samuel A. Pangerapan, director general for the Ministry of Applications and Information, told reporters that news portals with non-credible sources and information, thereby violating the
The Real Score on the Number of Foreigners Working in Indonesia
As a country who has suffered from colonization for many centuries, it's no surprise that Indonesia holds a climate of distrust with foreigners who wish
Jokowi: I Want Foreigners to Run Some of Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises
With reports on Chinese workers coming to Indonesia and taking work from locals feeding an already anti-foreigner sentiment among some businesses, President Joko Widodo suggested
76 Chinese Women Arrested During NYE Nightclub Raid
Immigration officials nabbed 76 Chinese women for allegedly working as sex workers in Indonesia in a raid they conducted at the Sun City nightclub in
Ahok Lashes Out at FPI Leader During Trial
At his blasphemy trial yesterday, January 3, Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama slammed at a leader of the activist Islamic Defender Front (FPI) who
Indonesia Cuts All Military Cooperation with Australia
Indonesia was reportedly upset over insulting training material presented at an Australian Special Forces base. The country has now demanded an immediate suspension of its
Ahok Supporters to Stage Protests to Push for Fair Verdict
Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama?s supporters have pledged to stage rallies at the court complex throughout the remaining days of the governor?s blasphemy case
Indonesia Ferry Fire Kills 23, Ship’ Captain Detained
The captain of the Zahro Express ferry, which caught fire off the coast of Jakarta?s capital over the New Year weekend, is now being detained
Operation Tinombala to Resume in 2017
With Operation Tinombala being successful over the past year, Brig. Gen. Rudy Sufahriadi said operation will resume in 2017 to completely wipe out the terrorist
Cops Nab ?Jokowi Undercover? Author for Slander Against Jokowi
Bambang Tri Mulyono, who has been accused of slandering Indonesian President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo in his book ?Jokowi Undercover,? is now in the hands of
Luhut Orders Accelerated Expansion of Benoa Harbor
Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan has ordered for an expedited expansion of Benoa Harbor.
Indonesia Fears Avian Flu in 2017
What’s the most serious health risk in Indonesia in 2017? If you’re going to ask the health ministry, it will be avian or bird flu.
Japan Commits to Upgrading Indonesian Railway
It’s full steam ahead for the upcoming railway upgrade of Indonesia’s railway system as Japan gives its nod of approval. One of the biggest foreign
Fake News Now a Security Priority in Indonesia
The flood of fake news in Indonesia is severe enough to make it a top security priority in 2017, along with terrorism.
Nominee Scheme Dangerous Form of Land Ownership For Foreigners
Despite the goal of Indonesia to increase its foreign direct investments and its massive tourism growth, foreigners in the country are still not allowed to
Indonesia Says No Deal on Google Tax Settlement This Year
The head of the tax office?s special cases branch reported that no deal will be reached this year, as the Indonesian government finds Google?s offer