This Gadget Knows When You’re Breathing Harmful Air in Indonesia
Researchers from Harvard and Columbia Universities estimated there were more than 90,000 early deaths this year in areas close to haze-producing fires in Riau and
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Campaign Violations Under Probe by Jakarta’s Election Watchdog
Two weeks after the campaign period for the 2017 gubernatorial elections kicked off, the Jakarta Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) investigates the various campaign violations allegedly
5 Holiday Shopping Trends to Look Out For This Season
Scandinavian renowned furniture and warehouse store IKEA guides us through this holiday shopping season with its latest winter collection. Whether it is exchanging gifts during
Ojek Driver Stalks Passenger on WhatsApp
Ojek driver scares female passenger with inappropriate advances online after getting her personal contact details with the motorcycle-hailing app. As with any other modern-day innovations,
Molotov Attack, Bomb Threat Hit Indonesian Worship Places
A Molotov cocktail and a bomb threat in two different places of worship shook Indonesia on Monday, November 14.
Local Trans Women Redefine the Notion of Beauty in a ‘Secret Pageant’
LGBT community and activists continue to challenge status quo by secretly organizing a national beauty pageant in Jakarta, while successfully staying away from local media
5 Foreign Tech Players to Meet This Week
Here are five interesting foreigners that you might want to bump into if you?re going to Tech in Asia Jakarta 2016.
10 Things to Remember About Immigration Raids in Indonesia
Whether checking for documents, reducing the threat of terrorism or countering drug distribution, Indonesian Immigration authorities and the police regularly carry out raids across the
Breaking: Expats Can No Longer Rely Solely on Agents to Get Permits
Indonesia announced immigration formality agents are no longer allowed to submit applications for visas and stay permits without having the expat present.
US Pledges to Maintain Ties with Indonesia
Brian McFeeters, United States representative to Indonesia, pledged that the US will maintain its relationship with Indonesia, following the announcement of the election results late
Asia’ Biggest Tech Event Invades Jakarta
Tech in Asia Jakarta 2016 invited international entrepreneurs and investors to Balai Kartini on November 16 and 17, followed by a night of drinks and
Infrastructure and Policy Remain Key Challenges for Food Security
Is Indonesia meeting the definitive requirements to be considered self-sufficient? Is its definition of food security the same as the one set by the Food
Jennifer Karjadi Aims to Create a Perfect Union
Jennifer Karjadi is a co-founder of Union Group, one of Jakarta’s most successful food and beverage businesses. Her passion for the industry as well as
A History of Food Scare Scandals in Indonesia
From human error to poor factory conditions or more serious malicious sabotage, food scares can emerge from just about anywhere, impact consumer trust and damage
Amuz Gourmet Restaurant
Jakarta’s premier special occasion French restaurant misses the mark It is never a good sign when entering an eating establishment at the beginning of dinner
The Most Down-to-Earth Restaurateur in Jakarta
Executive Chef Andrew Zarzosa of the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta is one of the city’s most well-regarded and nicest expat chefs. Here is some insight into
The Godfather of NYC’s Club Scene Joins Bali’s Raw Food Movement
Former Godfather of the NYC club world and former co-owner of the Bali nightclub Townhouse, Mark Baker is now involved in the cold pressed juice
A Raw Food Religion in Bali
Living and raw food diets, juice cleansing programmes and detox retreats are gaining popularity not just in Ubud – where the “Eat, Pray, Love” phenomenon
New Fast Food Joint to Promote Healthy Living in Indonesia
Asia’s leading salad bar chain SaladStop opens its first outlet in Indonesia. Does this mean that the archipelago is ready for a healthy fast food
Climbing Java’ Capricious Gunung Slamet
Never again. That’s the last time I ever scale one of these bloody volcanoes. Those were my pitiful sentiments after the long and gruelling climb
Opinion: Rent-a-Mobs & Religious Red Herrings
(Note: The views, anecdotes and opinions in this article belong to the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of Indonesia Expat.) Paying people to