Government Contradicts Commitment to Renewable Energy
Earlier this year, the government announced its plan to develop new and renewable energy sources, which would help electrify Indonesia’s rural areas as part of
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Environmental Scams: Blue and Green Aren?t Gold
Alternative energy is big business, so it’s no surprise that it attracts controversy, scandals and scams. It seems just about anyone can be taken in
Holding in Bali’s Guts with Mechanized Composting
Meet Rob and Olly of Bali Compost Crafters, two guys responsible for a project that has brought mechanized composting techniques to Bali for sustainable green
Local Film Crew Spreads Environmental Awareness
Some of us might wonder if documentaries can actually change the world. I recently came across the film production unit Indonesia Nature Film Society, which
Environmental Project Grabs $1M for Forest of Hope
The Danish government has granted a third funding round to the restoration management project of Indonesia?s lowland rainforests.
Indonesia to Light Up Cigarette Taxes in 2017
The government is set to raise cigarette taxes next year in a bid to discourage illegal practices in the tobacco trade. A new tobacco tax
International Advocacy Group Fights for Rights of Terror Victims
An international human rights group is pushing for Indonesia to honour the rights of terror victims, particularly foreign tourists facing cultural challenges with the country’s
Locals Stunned as Digital Billboard Shows Porn in Public
Drivers and pedestrians were shocked after unexpectedly seeing a porn video at a traffic light in South Jakarta.
Kinara Indonesia Uses Startups to Bolster Livelihoods
Early-stage social impact investor Kinara Indonesia shows why providing incubators for startups and young SMEs will help entrepreneurs make a difference. The age of startups
Hundreds of Tourists Missing after Volcano Erupts in Lombok
Nearly 400 tourists are missing after a volcano erupted on the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara Province. Indonesian authorities deployed aid and
Despite Cultural Conservatism, Hooters to Open in Jakarta
US-based restaurant chain Hooters will open its first Indonesian location in Jakarta?s trendy Kemang district. But will the nation?s conservative culture let it fly?
Indonesia Signs Contract for First Major Wind Energy Project
Indonesia and Denmark make history with a signed agreement on a project to develop the first 60-megawatt wind farm in South Sulawesi on Monday, September
Man Electrocuted as Birthday Gag, Killed by Friends
A 21-year-old Jakarta man is dead after a birthday gag went wrong, and he was killed by friends. The victim was strapped to an electrified
Jokowi Pushes for Aggressive Education Inclusion
The Education Commission (or the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity) has submitted its first budget proposal to jump-start the push on global education
Lost In Bali
Daniel Pope recalls a new year that didn’t begin well I am a mobile technology geek. As well as carrying a five-inch Nokia phone, I
Fourth Indonesian Hostage Freed by Abu Sayyaf
After the release of three Indonesian fishermen on Sunday, September 18, a fourth Indonesian hostage was freed by the militant group Abu Sayyaf on Thursday,
Breaking the Stigma on Mental Illness in Indonesia
The Get Happy Campaign aims to eliminate the stigma and encourage awareness on the country?s mental health problems.
Google Indonesia to Pay US$400M Tax Bill?
The Indonesian government continues to investigate Google’s case in a bid to ramp up tax collection. On Monday, September 19, Indonesia’s tax officials finally paid
Is Jakarta’s Great Sea Wall Just a Pipe Dream?
Lagged budget disbursement pushed back the construction of a giant sea wall in Jakarta, which was expected to be finished by April 2018. Two years after
Bogor Named Second Worst City to Drive In
Popular navigation app Waze just ranked Jakarta?s suburban neighbour Bogor as the second worst city to drive your car in, just behind Cebu in the
The Immigration Office Revealed!
Application of Visas and Kitas It is an intriguing question! Extending my visa or Kitas, can I do it myself? The answer is an undisputed