Opinion: Rent-a-Mobs & Religious Red HerringsKenneth YeungNovember 14, 2016 by Kenneth YeungNovember 14, 20160(Note: The views, anecdotes and opinions in this article belong to the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of...
Jakarta Braces for Islamic Hardline Protest Against Governor AhokIndonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2016November 4, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2016November 4, 20160Several businesses in Jakarta have encouraged their employees to stay inside during what many fear will become a violent protest...
How Indonesia’s FPI Is Essentially Game of Thrones’ High SparrowPNB Immigration Law FirmNovember 1, 2016November 2, 2016 by PNB Immigration Law FirmNovember 1, 2016November 2, 20160Is Indonesia ready to experience the world of Game of Thrones with the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) playing the radical...
Islamic Defenders Front Takes to Streets in Jakarta, Accuse Governor of BlasphemyLeighton CosseboomOctober 14, 2016 by Leighton CosseboomOctober 14, 20160Thousands of activists from the hardline group Islamic Defenders Front protest in front of City Hall to indict Jakarta?s governor...
Police Arrest Racist Assailants on Jakarta BuswayTommy PrayogaSeptember 5, 2016September 5, 2016 by Tommy PrayogaSeptember 5, 2016September 5, 20160The group surrounded Kusuma, and began their racist taunt, ?Are you Ahok? You?re Ahok, right?? The victim attempted to ignore...
Who is Ahok? Supporters and Psych Experts Weigh in on Jakarta’s Controversial GovernorTommy PrayogaAugust 15, 2016 by Tommy PrayogaAugust 15, 20160Critics call him impulsive and crass, while supporters think he’s a no-nonsense political saviour. Here’s everything you need to know...
Jakarta Applies New Odd-Even Traffic RestrictionsIndonesia ExpatJune 29, 2016June 29, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 29, 2016June 29, 20160The Department of Transportation in the capital is set to apply a new odd-even license plate traffic rule which will...
Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in IndonesiaCaranissa DjatmikoMarch 22, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMarch 22, 20160In recent years, the world saw a drastic rise in the open government data movement. Countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan,...
Clean Up Heroes to Move Mountains in Second Annual Clean Up Jakarta DayIndonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2014August 11, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 14, 2014August 11, 20170On November 10th, 2013, the first annual Clean Up Jakarta Day (CUJD) took place, gathering 1,000 volunteers at 16 clean-up...
Dua Tangan Cukup: Actions from Across the ArchipelagoGabriella PanjaitanJuly 14, 2014August 11, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanJuly 14, 2014August 11, 20170Bersih Nyok! is educating the masses and changing mindsets Bersih Nyok! is a familiar name when it comes to environmental...