Sporting Event Tough Mudder Launches in Indonesia
One of the world’s most recognized endurance series, Tough Mudder, is coming to Indonesia in October 2016. Founded in the US in 2010, Tough Mudder
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German Tourists Detained by Sharia Police for Wearing Bathing Suits
Two German tourists were detained by local authorities for wearing bathing suits while taking a swim at a beach in Lhokseumawe, Aceh. University students Andre
Indonesia and Denmark Agree to Strengthen Agriculture Cooperation
The Indonesian and Danish government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of agriculture. Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman
Taiwanese Nationals Arrested on Suspicion of Cyber Crime Charges
31 Taiwanese nationals were arrested in Indonesia on April 12 after a raid by local police brought about allegations of their involvement in cyber fraud.
Jakarta Players to Stage Sarah Ruhl’s ‘Eurydice’
The Jakarta Players will perform “Eurydice”, a contemporary reimagination of the Greek tragedy of Eurydice and Orpheus by playwright Sarah Ruhl. “Eurydice” opens on the
Living Light: Meet Jane Hawkins AKA Jungle Jane
Jane Hawkins is a jewellery designer who has called Bali home for over 30 years. Along with her husband Peter Decker, the couple have created
Property: Nightmare or Sound Investment?
Will Rogers (the actor, writer and real-life cowboy) said it best: “Don’t wait to buy land. Buy land and wait.” It was true for him
Property Matters: Meet Gary Joy
Gary Joy is originally from Bournemouth, a seaside town on the south coast of England. In January, Gary Joy founded Let’s Move Indonesia (LMI), an
Edge of the Ocean: Local Narratives of Marine Conservation in Raja Ampat
Expensive dive resorts and ecotourism seem to be the first things that come to most people’s minds at the mention of Raja Ampat. My recent
Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!
A South Jakarta hotspot for oenophiles and foodies Tucked neatly away at the end of a long hall of cafes and restaurants at the open-air
US Cooperates with National Police to Arrest Terrorist Leader in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s military has been fighting a guerrilla war with Muslim radicals in Sulawesi for years. Officials claim to be closing in on the group’s leader.
Scams in the City: Property Pitfalls
A property agency in Jakarta has been scamming expatriates by renting out apartments for terms longer than actual leases. “Quality means operating under the highest
Stunning Sumbawa
Few visitors travel beyond the popular neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali, but voyage a little eastwards and Sumbawa Island offers a peaceful escape from
Architecture that Preserves Megacity Slums
The existence of slums within a megacity could be considered problematic, but there are ways to tackle this issue. Last month I attended the exhibition
Lamudi: The Online Property Giant
Lamudi is an online portal that connects property seekers with property suppliers, from land to residential and commercial, generating tens of thousands of leads every
Indonesia Just Made it Easier to Invest in Property, No More Double Taxation on REIT Trading
The government has removed double taxation on Real Estate Investment Trust securities in a bid to attract more investors to the local property game. The
An Appeal for Neil and Ferdinant
The phrase “this is a nightmare” is so often tossed around for events and occurrences that often have minimal impact in our lives. On June
Premium Japanese Restaurant OKU Opens in Jakarta
The premium Japanese restaurant OKU opens today, April 1, at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. The dining venue, helmed by Chef Kazumasa Yazawa, offers a modern
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Australian Tourists
The Indonesian government has officially granted free entry to Australian tourists, bringing a total of 169 countries to the visa-free list. The new rule, which
Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in Indonesia
In recent years, the world saw a drastic rise in the open government data movement. Countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan, the UK, and the US,
Orangutan Adventure
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw it. I awoke to branches