GSTC Certification

Viceroy Bali Achieves Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification

Indonesia ExpatJuly 2, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 2, 20260

Viceroy Bali is proud to announce that it has become one of the first properties in Ubud to achieve certification...

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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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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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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

29 Jun 2026 — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung revealed that the hotel complex around Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout), including the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin Oriental and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, will be connected via an underground passage integrated with the mass rapid transit (MRT) system. Anung said the underground connection would eliminate the need...

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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

Education

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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Indonesia's Iconic Padang Restaurant Franchise ‘Sederhana’ to Open Its First Branch in Australia

06 May 2026 — Sederhana Restaurant, one of Indonesia’s most iconic homegrown restaurant franchises specialising in Padang cuisine, will open its first branch in the Land of the Kangaroos, specifically in Melbourne. This announcement was made via a photo uploaded to the Instagram account @sederhana.australia on Friday, the 1st of May. The first three...

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