Jokowi Orders Fast Distribution of Financial Aid to Aceh
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has been ordered by President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo to immediately distribute aid allocated for the victims of the 6.5-magnitude
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Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards Unveil Five-Time Winner
The winners of Indonesia’s most prestigious tourism awards have been revealed. Borobodur Jakarta continues to strengthen its position as the nation’s Leading Business Hotel. It
Traffic Cop Keeps His Cool with Angry Citizen, Gets Professionalism Award
When a traffic police officer was attacked by a woman after being issued a ticket for a traffic violation, he showed restraint and professionalism by
Robbed and Stabbed, Cab Driver Runs After Perpetrators
After being robbed and stabbed by his perpetrators around 1 a.m. on Monday, December 12, M. Rokhim gathered all the energy he could, took the
Women’ Rights Activists Support Ahok’ Reelection
On Thursday, December 15, hundreds of women?s rights advocates visited Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama right at his campaign office at Jl. Taman Lembang,
House Ends Sitting Session with Targets Unmet
The House of Representatives recently concluded a month-long sitting session, where two bills were passed into laws and leaving 40 others delayed.
Five Ways to Have a Great Honeymoon in Bali
We?ve rounded up five must-do things that newlyweds should not miss for that intoxicating mix of relaxation, enjoyment and romance that make for a great
Locavore: An Offbeat Culinary Lab in The Heart of Ubud
Locavore is a saga of fine dining, presented as visual works of art. It?s perfect for foodies willing to pay for stellar service and a
Blasphemy Case Could Have Ahok Temporarily Dismissed
With the ongoing trial that Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama is involved with for being a suspect in a blasphemy case, the Home Affairs
Police Thwarts Militant Group’ Bombing Attack on Jakarta
Jakarta Police arrested four suspected Islamic militants and safely detonated a bomb on the outskirts of Jakarta last week, December 10. The group was believed
Jamie James and The Glamour of Strangeness
Jamie James’ book “The Glamour of Strangeness” is a global survey of exotes, artists and writers who “roam the world in search of the home
MUI Issues Fatwa Banning Muslims Partaking in Christmas Festivities
On Wednesday, December 14, the nation?s independent clerical body, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued a fatwa forbidding Muslims partaking in the Christmas festivities.
iPhone 7 Now Sold in Indonesia After Apple Meets Local Content Requirement
After Apple – the American technology titan – agreed to put up a research and development centre in Indonesia, the highly anticipated latest model of
Malaysian PM Asks Indonesians to Protest Myanmar’ Treatment of Rohingya
Earlier last week, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak urged Indonesians to come together and fight not only against Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama but
Attorney General to Prioritize Drug Criminals in Next Round of Executions
While President Jokowi has mentioned the government?s move in the direction of abolishing the death penalty, Indonesia?s Attorney General HM Prasetyo is firm about pushing
Indonesians Made 4.1 Billion Tweets in 2016
Twitter Indonesia Country Head Roy Simangunsong reported at their end-of-year review event that Indonesians made around 4.1 billion tweets for the year 2016.
Upscale Resort Rebrands in Jakarta
Intercontinental, one of Jakarta’s most successful hotels, plans to rebrand itself to Ayana Midplaza with hopes of becoming the capital’s top destination for tourists. This
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency
Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF).
Indonesia Plans to Defend Papua Issue in New Zealand
The government has made serious efforts in settling the issue of Papua independence and would like NGOs in New Zealand to understand that the situation
Militant Islamic Group Forces Christian School to Remove Ad with Student in Hijab
After a Christmas service in Bandung was forcibly shut down by Islamic hardliners early last week, another militant Islamic group in Yogyakarta pressed a Christian
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RENT A BIKE IN BALI
It is not uncommon for Bali tourists to use motorcycles to experience the scenic landscape of Bali. Here are five other reasons why you should