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Survey Shows Ahok’ Increased Electability for His Positive Attitude Amidst Controversies

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 21, 2016December 21, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 21, 2016December 21, 20160

The Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) released its latest survey showing the increased electability of candidate pair Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama and Djarot Saiful Hidayat, presumed

Jokowi Orders Fast Distribution of Financial Aid to Aceh

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 21, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 21, 20160

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

Outreach

Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards Unveil Five-Time Winner

Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 21, 2016

by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 21, 20160

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

News

Traffic Cop Keeps His Cool with Angry Citizen, Gets Professionalism Award

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 20160

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

News

Robbed and Stabbed, Cab Driver Runs After Perpetrators

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 20160

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

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Women’ Rights Activists Support Ahok’ Reelection

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 20160

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,

Featured News

House Ends Sitting Session with Targets Unmet

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 20, 2016December 20, 20160

The House of Representatives recently concluded a month-long sitting session, where two bills were passed into laws and leaving 40 others delayed.

Lifestyle Travel

Five Ways to Have a Great Honeymoon in Bali

Radheka KumariDecember 20, 2016December 8, 2021

by Radheka KumariDecember 20, 2016December 8, 20210

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

Food & Drink

Locavore: An Offbeat Culinary Lab in The Heart of Ubud

Leighton CosseboomDecember 19, 2016March 11, 2023

by Leighton CosseboomDecember 19, 2016March 11, 20230

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

Featured News

Blasphemy Case Could Have Ahok Temporarily Dismissed

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 20160

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

News

Police Thwarts Militant Group’ Bombing Attack on Jakarta

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 20160

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

Book Reviews Lifestyle

Jamie James and The Glamour of Strangeness

Kunang HelmiDecember 19, 2016December 19, 2016

by Kunang HelmiDecember 19, 2016December 19, 20160

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

News

MUI Issues Fatwa Banning Muslims Partaking in Christmas Festivities

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 19, 2016December 19, 20160

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.

Business/Property

iPhone 7 Now Sold in Indonesia After Apple Meets Local Content Requirement

Ishia ToledoDecember 18, 2016December 18, 2016

by Ishia ToledoDecember 18, 2016December 18, 20160

After Apple – the American technology titan – agreed to put up a research and development centre in Indonesia, the highly anticipated latest model of

News Outreach

Malaysian PM Asks Indonesians to Protest Myanmar’ Treatment of Rohingya

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 20160

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

Featured News

Attorney General to Prioritize Drug Criminals in Next Round of Executions

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 2016December 17, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 2016December 17, 20160

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

News

Indonesians Made 4.1 Billion Tweets in 2016

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 2016December 17, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 17, 2016December 17, 20160

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.

Lifestyle

Upscale Resort Rebrands in Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatDecember 16, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatDecember 16, 20160

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

Featured News

Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency

Ishia ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 2016

by Ishia ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 20160

Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF).

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Indonesia Plans to Defend Papua Issue in New Zealand

Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 16, 2016

by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 16, 20160

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

Education Featured News

Militant Islamic Group Forces Christian School to Remove Ad with Student in Hijab

Nadya Joy AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016

by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 20160

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

Survey Shows Ahok’ Increased Electability for His Positive Attitude Amidst Controversies

Jokowi Orders Fast Distribution of Financial Aid to Aceh

Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards Unveil Five-Time Winner

Traffic Cop Keeps His Cool with Angry Citizen, Gets Professionalism Award

Robbed and Stabbed, Cab Driver Runs After Perpetrators

Women’ Rights Activists Support Ahok’ Reelection

House Ends Sitting Session with Targets Unmet

Five Ways to Have a Great Honeymoon in Bali

Locavore: An Offbeat Culinary Lab in The Heart of Ubud

Blasphemy Case Could Have Ahok Temporarily Dismissed

Police Thwarts Militant Group’ Bombing Attack on Jakarta

Jamie James and The Glamour of Strangeness

MUI Issues Fatwa Banning Muslims Partaking in Christmas Festivities

iPhone 7 Now Sold in Indonesia After Apple Meets Local Content Requirement

Malaysian PM Asks Indonesians to Protest Myanmar’ Treatment of Rohingya

Attorney General to Prioritize Drug Criminals in Next Round of Executions

Upscale Resort Rebrands in Jakarta

Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency

Indonesia Plans to Defend Papua Issue in New Zealand

Militant Islamic Group Forces Christian School to Remove Ad with Student in Hijab

Australian Man in Custody After “Abducting” Son in Bali

Will Indonesia Run Dry?

ROKU’S SUMMER COCKTAILS AT PAYANGAN LOUNGE

AstraZeneca CTMAV 547 Vaccine Given Go Ahead

Rudolf Bonnet – Son of a Priest from Tampaksiring

DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Ensures Readiness for Free Education

Karma Beach Unveils “The Beach Shack” – An Indian-Inspired Culinary Escape

A Touch of Wellness at The St. Regis Jakarta

Ascott Sudirman Jakarta Welcomes Families for Unforgettable Holidays!

Ascott Kuningan Jakarta Unveils Exciting School Holiday Package for Fun Family Stays