Alleged Corruption

Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Corruption

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A panel of judges sentenced former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, to 10 years in...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Immigration Officials Urge Caution Over Indonesia's Proposed Visa-Free Expansion

24 Jun 2026 — The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism believes expanding visa-free access could increase international arrivals and boost local economies, whereas immigration authorities stress the need to balance tourism growth with national security considerations. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the ease of entry is a crucial factor influencing travellers’ decisions when...

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Immigration Officials Urge Caution Over Indonesia's Proposed Visa-Free Expansion

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

26 Jun 2026 — Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi or KPK) is investigating alleged extortion practices related to the processing of foreign nationals’ residence permits at the Ngurah Rai and Denpasar Immigration Offices in Bali. Investigators have uncovered allegations of unofficial payments, commonly referred to as “click fees“, being demanded from visa...

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

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Beyond Grades: The University Success Secret No One Talks About and Why So Many Brilliant Students Fall Apart

11 Jun 2026 — Academic success alone is not enough. Discover why resilience, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence are key to thriving at university. For many expatriate families in Indonesia, the university journey begins long before graduation day. Conversations about predicted grades, SAT scores, Oxbridge applications, Ivy League pathways, and competitive admissions often dominate the...

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Beyond Grades: The University Success Secret No One Talks About and Why So Many Brilliant Students Fall Apart

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RUDI: what AI knows about the villa you’re looking to rent - and what a standard listing won’t show you

24 Jun 2026 — Long-term villa search in Bali is still fragmented across agents, chats, duplicate listings, and different prices. RUDI pulls fragmented rental information into one structured system. Booking a place for three nights in Bali takes about five minutes. Finding a villa for three months can mean weeks of messages, dozens of...

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RUDI: what AI knows about the villa you’re looking to rent - and what a standard listing won’t show you

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