Indonesia Announces New Rule on Property Ownership for International Couples
Indonesia just announced new regulations on the rights related to prenuptial agreements, property and asset ownership for international couples.
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Infamous Money Launderer Tubagus Wardana Gets Just One Year in Prison
After a famous money laundering trial, Tubagus Wardana has been found guilty. Many see his one-year sentence as a slap in the face of Indonesia?s
Five Rehabilitated Orangutans Set Free in East Kalimantan
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation released five orangutans into East Kalimantan?s Kehje Sewen Forest earlier this month, after seven years of rehabilitation.
British Banker Pleads Not Guilty After Filming Rape, Torture, Murder of Indonesian Women
After British banker Rurik Jutting filmed the rape, torture and murder of two Indonesian women in 2014, he pled not guilty on Monday, October 24,
Indonesia Looks to Indict More Corporate Criminals
Indonesia is working on a rule that would force authorities to investigate and prosecute more corporate criminals, as well as the companies they work for.
Police Confiscate “Pornographic” Textbooks in West Sumatra
Police raided a number of Sumatra schools early this month and confiscated ?pornographic textbooks? that supposedly contained vulgar content.
Dutch Tourist Dies After Getting Hit By Train in Yogyakarta
A 23-year-old Dutch tourist died after stepping in front of a train at the station in Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta.
Retirement (Getting Old) In Indoneia , Not That Difficult
If there is a subject that is much discussed among elderly staying in Indonesia or who want to, it is the retirement visa (Lansia). Many
Employment of Foreigners in Indonesia
Indonesia is becoming well known as one of the largest emerging markets in the world with increasingly attractive options for foreigners seeking work in cities
Government Puts a Bounty on Local Rat Heads
In what might closely resemble a future dystopia in the capital, Jakarta provincial government has asked locals to kill rats for a financial reward. It
Jakarta Man Withdraws Fake Money from ATM
A man in South Jakarta was surprised to find one of the bills he withdrew from a Bank Mandiri ATM in early October was actually
Journalist Claims Police Brutality After Minor Traffic Accident
A Jakarta journalist is making claims of police brutality, saying he was beaten in a car after accidently brushing an officer?s arm with his motorcycle.
20,000 Volunteers Come Together for a Cleaner Jakarta, Thousands More Join Across Nation
On Sunday, October 16, the fourth annual Clean Up Jakarta Day took place, with 20,000 volunteers and joined by celebrities and public figures – all
Chinese Nationals Nabbed for Illegal Abortion Activities
Two Chinese nationals suspected of performing illegal abortions were recently arrested by Jakarta immigration officers.
King Con: How Dimas Kanjeng Graduated from Tricks to Murder
A con man who pretended he could magically double people’s money was just operating a Ponzi scheme cloaked in religious mysticism. It fell apart after
Billions in Change
Manoj Bhargava is the Indian American businessman and philanthropist who is the founder and CEO of the popular consumer drink 5-Hour Energy. For those who
Karangasem: Memories of East Bali’s Great Kingdom
Before Indonesia became the republic it is now, the Nusantara archipelago was ruled by many kingdoms with distinct territories, cultures, and political powers. Grace Susetyo
Serving Up American Nostalgia in Jakarta
When I first set foot in Applebee’s at Plaza Senayan Mall, I was taken by surprise when I saw the hip décor and modern atmosphere.
Bridge Collapse in Bali Kills 9, Injures More than 30
The Yellow Bridge in Klungkung, Bali collapsed at 6:30 pm local time on October 16, killing nine people, including three young children, and injuring more
Founder of Vice Indonesia Aims to Change the Local Media Game
One of the world’s most popular youth-focused media companies has come to Indonesia. Caranissa Djatmiko sits down with Vice Indonesia’s Managing Director to find out
One Hotelier’ Take on Indonesia as an Emerging Market
One of the world’s largest resort companies and the third-biggest hotel chain in Europe, Meliá Hotels International says it is committed to the development of