Transport Minister: 1.5 Million Travellers During Eid 2021
The Transportation Ministry has been recording the number of travellers during Eid 2021. Numbers total as many as 1.5 million...
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Forever Foreign in ASEAN and what it means to be Pribumi
“You can’t simply decide to be Asian. You must have an Asian culture. This means, for a start, changing your...
May Day 2021: Demonstrations for THR and to Repeal Omnibus Law
Workers in Indonesia have taken to the streets to commemorate International Labour Day, or May Day. The demands voiced this...
Crazy Rich Indonesians Predicted Increase amidst COVID-19
The number of “Crazy Rich Indonesians” is predicted to surpass the number of billionaires in China in the next five...
EdTech in Indonesia: The Tip of The Iceberg
Jokowi has a dream. In his 2019 inauguration speech, he spoke about Human Capital Development and Indonesia’s 2045 vision. There are...
First Case of UK COVID-19 B117 Mutation Found in Indonesia
Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono has confirmed the first two cases of the mutated version of COVID-19, known...
Government Cuts 2021 Joint Leave to Two Days
The Indonesian government has decided to cut joint leave in 2021 from seven days to two days, including the additional...
Independent Vaccination Starts March 2021
Independent vaccination can be implemented by early March 2021. The government is still working on a number of regulations so...
Doritos, Cheetos, and Lays Cease Sales and Production in Indonesia
Lays, Doritos, and Cheetos are expected to cease production in Indonesia starting in August 2021. The discontinuation of the much-loved...
Five-Year Visas for Foreign Tourists Being Discussed
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has discussed plans to introduce a long-term visa which would be valid up...
Can I Come in Yet? What We Know About Entry to Indonesia
Back on 1st January 2021, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi announced that all international flights scheduled to arrive in Indonesia on...
Domestic Travel Rules in Micro PPKM
The implementation of micro enforcement of restrictions on community activities, or Micro PPKM, includes policies regarding domestic travel arrangements on...
Studies Report Estimated True Active Covid-19 Cases In Indonesia
COVID-19 cases in Indonesia have not seen any signs of abating, with the addition of new confirmed cases getting higher....
No Independent COVID-19 Vaccine Options
Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono has emphasized that until now, the government has not opened the option of...
COVID-19 Sinovac Vaccination in Indonesia Begins
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has officially received a COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday 13th January, broadcast live through the Presidential...
Ministry of Transportation: New Passenger Requirements to Bali and Other Areas
The Ministry of Transportation has released the latest circular letter for all modes of transportation following the issuance of the...
Chemical Castration, Electronic Tagging For Convicted Paedophiles
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has signed government regulation (PP) number 70 of 2020 about procedures for the implementation of chemical...
Minister: Indonesia Aims to Become ‘King’ of Electric Car Industry
Indonesia is ready to become a major player in the electric car industry, noted the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick...
Top 10 Reasons to Live in Indonesia
Top Ten Reasons For Living in Indonesia Do you agree with our list? What’s your main reason for living in...
Indonesia Grounds International Arrivals from 1st January 2021
The Indonesian government has officially temporarily closed all flight access for the arrival of foreign citizens to Indonesia starting 1st...
Indonesian Government Reports Indonesia Raya Parody to Malaysian Police
A suspected Malaysian-made video parody of Indonesia’s national anthem, Indonesia Raya, showcases the lyrics edited with mocking notes and dirty...