Citilink CEO Steps Down After Sacking Drunk Pilot
After having Capt. Tekad Purna (the drunk pilot of flight QC 800) dismissed for unprofessional conduct, Citilink Chief Executive Albert Burhan announced he will be
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Suspected Drunk Citilink Pilot Babbles at Passengers
An airline pilot in Indonesia has been terminated after he came under suspicion of trying to fly a plane while under the influence of alcohol.
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bali
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country?s tourist hotspot Bali, panicking residents and tourists alike at 6:30a.m. Friday, December 30.
Indonesia’s Top Google Searches for 2016
Indonesia's list of top Google searches for the biggest events, personalities, controversies and more for the year that was.
The Irony Behind Indonesian Literature
Has Indonesian literature really been left behind? Perhaps a more important question: Is it too late to catch up?
What Expats Need to Know About Importing Goods to Indonesia
The waiting time and the legal hoops expats need to jump through to import goods into Indonesia can be daunting. But there is a way
Jokowi Graces Inauguration of ?North Sulawesi, South Sumatra Power Plants
President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo graced the inauguration of the new power plant at the Minahasa geothermal power station at North Sulawesi as well as the
Two Suspects in Pulomas Murder Case Nabbed
Two men accused in the Pulomas, East Jakarta murder case were arrested by police authorities on Wednesday, December 28.
Kalla Orders Speedy Emergency Response to Bima Flooding
Vice President Jusuf Kalla has ordered quicker emergency responses to the flooding problem in the West Nusa Tenggara district of Bima.
Uber Ties Up with Indonesia’s Second-Biggest Taxi Operator Express
Car-hailing giant Uber and taxi operator titan Express Transindo Utama announced on Monday, December 12, a pilot programme that integrates Uber technology with Express? taxi
‘Chili Conspiracy’ Rouses China-Indonesia Conflict
Leaders and officers at the Chinese embassy in Indonesia were alarmed by media reports of China allegedly using a ?biological weapon? against Indonesia, when imported
Our Most Popular Stories of 2016
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Indonesian Muslim Wishes You A ‘Merry Christmas’ Through His Name
In the wake of the debates surrounding religious arrogance in the archipelago, one local Muslim man suggests that all Indonesians should come together and promote
Aceh Earthquake Cripples Education, Raises Major Concern
Disaster aid groups have raised their concern over the Aceh earthquake last December 7 that damaged several schools, which they fear will cripple the children?s
Politicians Propose Criminalization of Sex Outside of Marriage
Legislators in the House of Representative (DPR) have discussed amendments and possible additions to Indonesia?s Criminal Code including criminalization of all sex outside of marriage
National Police Chief Bans Referring to MUI’ Fatwa as Law
National Police Chief Tito Karnavian has spoken out against those enforcing the Indonesian Ulema Council?s (MUI) fatwa as a national law.
Five Popular Restaurants in Jakarta This Month
If you?re in Jakarta during the holidays, here is a list of popular restaurants you should try out, as per recent data from our friends
Miss Indonesia Places Third at Miss World 2016
Miss Indonesia Natasha Mannuela Halim bagged the third place in the prestigious Miss World competition held in in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Sunday, December 18.
Traffic Police Launches e-Tilang App for Easier Traffic-Fine Paying
The National Police?s Traffic Corps launched the e-Tilang app across 17 provinces in the country, including Jakarta. First introduced in the market in October, the
How Foreigners Can Set Up a Joint Venture in Indonesia
Setting up a joint venture with two or more parties or companies is usually the result of a thorough decision-making process. It could stem from
15 Companies That Help Expats Do Business in Indonesia
Indonesia is going to be the world?s seventh-largest economy by 2030. As Southeast Asia?s biggest market, it offers several different market entry options.