A Magnet for Cyber Scammers
In the past five years, Indonesia has arrested hundreds of Chinese and Taiwanese nationals for cybercrime. Why are foreign cyber criminals flocking to Indonesia and
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BagiKata: The Healing Power of Online Listening
Ask and tell service BagiKata was established as an ‘information hub’ for all kinds of questions and discussions happening in the archipelago. Indonesians sometimes experience
Return of a Friend
Jakarta’s Jalan Jaksa was once a great place for making odd, surreal and semi-imaginary friends, as Daniel Pope recalls. When I heard that Bruce O’Flanagan
Reported Number of Expat Workers Plummets in Indonesia
?Foreign labour regulations in Indonesia are tight. There are skill and knowledge requirements. The point is, only skilled labourers are allowed to work in Indonesia.
Police Arrest Racist Assailants on Jakarta Busway
The group surrounded Kusuma, and began their racist taunt, ?Are you Ahok? You?re Ahok, right?? The victim attempted to ignore them, despite close proximity.
Zika Spreads in Singapore, Indonesia Issues Travel Advisory
Indonesia?s health ministry has released a travel advisory, telling locals not to fly to Singapore. The much talked-about Zika virus has invaded the Lion City.
Indonesia Fights More Fires, Singapore Gets Haze
Like clockwork, as Indonesia fights more fires in Sumatra, neighboring Singapore and Malaysia grow concerned about another possible haze crisis.
Flood Turns Kemang into Lost City of Atlantis
Shoddy drainage systems and heavy rainfall on August 27 made Kemang look like the third-class cabin on the Titanic. Cars and property were submerged. Some
Bombing attempt in Medan could be linked to ISIS
St. Joseph Church in Medan turned into a crime scene after a young man tried to detonate a series of improvised explosive devices stored in
Google: Indonesia to Dominate SEA’ Digital Economy by 2025
A study conducted by Google and Temasek revealed that Indonesia will take over Southeast Asia’s digital economy by 2025. Yesterday, Google and Temasek released findings
WORKING IN INDONESIA, why on Earth not!
A visit visa, a temporary work permit with a visit visa or a normal work permit with a stay permit, that is the only question.
LGBT Rights Questioned in Indonesian Courtroom
On Tuesday, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court reviewed anti-LGBT laws in its latest hearing of a lawsuit attended by a group of academics and activists. The
Scams in the City: Love Bugs
People are still falling prey to online romance scams. An aspiring lawyer and a wealthy socialite are among the latest victims. The voice was feminine,
Coping in the Big Durian
Jakarta isn’t a city for everyone. Many of the problems aren’t unique to large cities in emerging economies: poor sanitation systems, pollution, and rampant poverty.
What’s Wrong with Real Estate in Bali?
There have been a lot of recent claims that property transactions in Bali have slowed down after 15 years of unprecedented growth. Is this true?
Usaha KecilKU: Empowering Stay-at-Home Mothers
Choosing between going back to work and looking after the family is a tough decision for mothers, but there are many in Indonesia who unfortunately
Fitness in Motion: Meet Melanie Bomba
Melanie is the creative founder of Motion Fitness Studio in Petitenget and Avocado Café in Canggu. As the top choice for total fitness in Bali,
Take on Tuban
Exploring the distinctly Mediterranean town of Tuban on the north coast of East Java, home to an impressive crab temple, an Arab quarter and a
Foreign Experts Can Help Nationals Develop Indonesia: Gene Sugandy
Gene is the Division Manager for Residential Tenant Representatives at Colliers International, helping newly repatriated expats navigate the property minefield in Jakarta. With the Internet
The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in Jakarta
Expats around town understand how difficult it is to find decent Western cuisine that doesn’t either slant heavily towards local palates (buttermilk fried chicken and
Is Sri Mulyani Indonesia’s Best Hope for Economic Reform?
In his second cabinet reshuffle, Jokowi substitutes finance minister Brodjonegoro with Sri Mulyani Indrawati. What does this say about the nation’s balance sheet? Since taking