Drug Dealer Bagged for Minion Ecstasy Pills
Depok drug dealer was arrested on suspicion of peddling ecstasy tablets that looked like the Minions from ?Despicable Me.?
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Workers to Stage Nationwide Protest on Dec 2 for Pay Rise and Ahok’ Arrest
On Friday, December 2, thousands of Indonesian workers will take to the streets and hold a national protest against the city’s minimum wage policy as
Ethnic Chinese Fear For Their Lives Amid Islamist Protests
The growing protests against Jakarta’s governor only add to the worsening discrimination and violence fears of the ethnic Chinese. The November 4 protests against the
Cops Nab Militant Student with Bomb-making Lab
On November 25, Indonesian police announced the arrest of 23-year-old Rio Priatna Wibawa from whom they uncovered tools that could make bombs stronger than those
Tax Amnesty for Foreigners: Not Too Late to Participate
Indonesia is changing. With tax amnesty, the Jokowi administration aims to bring Indonesia into a new era, shedding light on undocumented assets and increasing potential
Five Interesting Expats and Their Startups in Indonesia
After scouring the sea of startups at Balai Kartini earlier this month, here are five interesting techies in Indonesia, who also happen to be expats.
China Is Third Biggest Foreign Investor in Indonesia
China continues to be one of the biggest economic contributors of Indonesia, pouring in more millions than the United States. President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s
A Mental Exercise: Surviving Jakarta as a Megacity
With 9.6 million residents, Jakarta is becoming a megacity that in a way is hard to pin down. Seven speakers gathered to discuss new ways
Opinion: To Protect Indonesia’s Remaining Forests, Indigenous People Need a Seat at the Table
Imagine the island of Java in the 1850s. Its lowlands and valleys sparsely populated, dotted with villages, sawah and stands of fruit-bearing trees, its hills
Kim Patra: Babies, Bombs and Hypnotherapy in Bali
A prominent healthcare consultant, Bali’s famous nurse Kim Patra is the founder of Community Health Care. She is a registered nurse and midwife in Australia,
The Old School Swindle
Police in Jakarta have busted a syndicate that tricked parents into believing their children had been involved in accidents, requiring the immediate transfer of funds
An Expat Guide: Having a Baby Naturally in Jakarta
Pregnancy can be a time of great unease, especially if it’s your first. Add to the mix a foreign country, a language you might not
Immigration and The (Formalities) Agent, Living Apart Together
A clean government, Immigration kicks off It is official law and immediately implemented in the daily practice of immigration offices, on any level and through
Out of Eden: Mountain Spirits from the Heart of Timor
“Timor’s very own Garden of Eden,” Grace Susetyo recalls a description someone once told her of Mount Mutis’s bonsai forest. Flaunting tiny leaves on curling
Rocking New Cocktails During the Month of December
The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta rolls out a new collection of boozy and refreshing beverages throughout the month of December. What happens when a couple
What Will Donald Trump’s Presidency Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?
Awkward. That may best describe Indonesian policymakers’ response to Donald Trump’s election as 45th president of the United States last week. While President Joko “Jokowi”
Changes in Immigration Rules: New Paradigm or Business as Usual?
Should the government’s changes to the immigration process – particularly the use of formality agents for visas and stay permit applications – be a cause
Government Fuel Price Cut to Benefit Consumers and Industries
To attract foreign investments and make fuel price justified, Indonesia is set to cut prices drastically for both consumers and industries. Ten industries and one industrial zone are
Jokowi Asks Golkar Chairman Novanto for Help Coordinating with Trump
At a State Palace luncheon on Tuesday, November 22, Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo discussed with Golkar Party Chairman Setya Novanto how to work with
Expert Advises Govt to Not Adopt ‘War Model’ to Fight Terror
Political researcher Hermawan Sulistyo expressed his concern over a recent bill proposed, which pushes for the involvement of military soldiers in fighting terror.
Indonesia, Australia to Work Together on Improving Agriculture, Climate Change
Australia and Indonesia are committed to strengthening their ties to include better trade and reduction of carbon emissions.