Creating a Home Miles from Home: Heartfelt Seasonal Moments in JakartaDavid NesbitDecember 17, 2024 by David NesbitDecember 17, 20240The Festive Season is upon us again, and a sure sign of the years catching up on us is the...
How Can Foreigners Own Property in Indonesia in November 2022?Indonesia ExpatNovember 12, 2022November 12, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 12, 2022November 12, 20220The Rules for Foreigners to Own Property in Indonesia Have Changed. The Directorate General for determination of rights and land...
Russian Family Deported from LombokIndonesia ExpatMay 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2020May 4, 20200A Russian family was deported from Indonesia to their hometown on Sunday 5th March morning. As previously reported, the family...
The Mystery of Indonesia’s KITAP Explained (INFOGRAPHIC)Caroline WinataApril 26, 2017April 26, 2017 by Caroline WinataApril 26, 2017April 26, 20170The KITAP can open many doors for expats in Indonesia. Here's an interesting graphic to help on your quest for...
Opinion: Understanding Indonesia’s Business CultureSharon HambaliApril 26, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 26, 20170Adapting to a new work culture is often challenging. In Indonesia, there are certain rules of thumb that expats need...
Five Locations In Indonesia That Are Filled With ExpatsSharon HambaliMarch 31, 2017June 16, 2021 by Sharon HambaliMarch 31, 2017June 16, 20210Expats who are looking for great places in Indonesia to call home, here are five great spots that might be...
World Bank Coughs Up More Cash For Indonesia’s InfrastructureIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210World Bank just ponied up more cash for Indonesia?s bold infrastructure push. The funds are meant to improve the nation?s...
New Rules for Electronics on Planes Aim to Combat TerrorismIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210The Indonesian government is imposing stricter safeguards on electronic devices in airplane cabins. The move is designed to enhance national...
Luxury Apartment Developers Target Expats in CikarangIndonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2017November 11, 20210A large number of expats in Cikarang?s industrial area drives luxury property developers to offer better and more comfortable housing...
West Borneo Named as Hot Spot for International Narcotics TradeIndonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 20210The National Anti Narcotics Agency recently stated that West Borneo is now a hub for the region’s international narcotics trade....
Here’s Why Expats in Jakarta Love Living in KemangIndonesia ExpatMarch 22, 2017May 18, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 22, 2017May 18, 20230Over the years Kemang has become a hub for trendy locals and expats alike. Here's why many foreigners move to...
Government Policies and Expat Employment in IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomMarch 14, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomMarch 14, 20170The number of expat workers in Indonesia continues to decline this year due to low commodity prices and the government...
Our Most Popular Stories of 2016Leighton CosseboomDecember 28, 2016 by Leighton CosseboomDecember 28, 20160We?ve compiled the data on the stories our audience has deemed most important or interesting this year. Please let us...
Five Interesting Expats and Their Startups in IndonesiaCaroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 2016 by Caroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 20160After scouring the sea of startups at Balai Kartini earlier this month, here are five interesting techies in Indonesia, who...
Pizza Hut, Marugame Udon Accused of Mouldy Malpractice (UPDATE: Director Responds)Peter BrahmOctober 11, 2016October 11, 2016 by Peter BrahmOctober 11, 2016October 11, 20160Pizza Hut and other mainstream restaurant chains have been accused of illegally extending expiration dates on their ingredients in Indonesia....
What Does Tax Amnesty Mean for Expats in Indonesia?Caroline WinataSeptember 7, 2016September 7, 2016 by Caroline WinataSeptember 7, 2016September 7, 20160Of course, this tax amnesty scheme could theoretically be useful for locals, while certainly helping propel the government?s agenda. But...
Reported Number of Expat Workers Plummets in IndonesiaMaximilian SurjadiSeptember 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maximilian SurjadiSeptember 6, 2016September 6, 20160?Foreign labour regulations in Indonesia are tight. There are skill and knowledge requirements. The point is, only skilled labourers are...
Foreign Property Ownership Under the Magnifying Glass in IndonesiaStanley AnthonyApril 2, 2015August 16, 2017 by Stanley AnthonyApril 2, 2015August 16, 201713 The government says it will survey and inventory all land that could be owned by foreigners. The issue raises eyebrows...
KITAS Rules Tighten as Indonesia Reduces the Stay Period for Certain ExpatsStanley AnthonyFebruary 23, 2015October 20, 2017 by Stanley AnthonyFebruary 23, 2015October 20, 201712 The government recently reduced the stay period for expats in certain industries. Here’s what workers in service, trading, and consulting...