Immigration Confirms Coronavirus Entrance DenialsIndonesia ExpatApril 20, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 20200The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has rejected 239 foreign citizens wishing to...
Expats in Indonesia, Have You Hit the COVID-19 Panic Button Yet?Kenneth YeungApril 19, 2020April 22, 2020 by Kenneth YeungApril 19, 2020April 22, 20200Kenneth Yeung contemplates the credibility of claims that Indonesia could erupt in civil unrest because of coronavirus. “RETURN HOME NOW.”...
Indonesians Repatriated from PolandIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 20200A total of 18 Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Poland have returned to Indonesia. The repatriation has been a result of...
Jokowi Concerned for Returning Indonesian MigrantsIndonesia ExpatMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 31, 2020March 31, 20200President Joko Widodo is looking at the returning Indonesian citizens coming from Malaysia, anticipating that they may bring more cases...
French is Still a Fascinating Language for IndonesiansEric BuvelotMarch 30, 2020September 27, 2022 by Eric BuvelotMarch 30, 2020September 27, 20220The French language remains an influential language in the diplomatic world, aside for being dubbed as a romance language. Spoken...
Get Smart or Die LyingKenneth YeungMarch 30, 2020April 1, 2020 by Kenneth YeungMarch 30, 2020April 1, 20200Kenneth Yeung pompously pontificates on education in a time of viral uncertainty. As a pretentious 16-year-old, one of my favourite...
U.S. Embassy: Leave Indonesia and Come HomeIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2020March 31, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2020March 31, 20200Due to the current coronavirus pandemic that’s spreading in Indonesia, the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia has asked their citizens to...
Ramadhan Culinary Adventure at Wyndham Casablanca JakartaIndonesia ExpatMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 26, 2020March 26, 20200Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta’s culinary team have skilfully put together a sumptuous buffet spread with a variety of authentic local cuisines,...
Mother of President Joko Widodo Passed AwayIndonesia ExpatMarch 25, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 25, 20200The mother of President Joko Widodo, Sudjiatmi Notomihardjo, has passed away by the age of 77 years old in Solo....
Closed Flight Policies Around the WorldIndonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2020March 20, 20200Some countries have started closing access for some specific flights entering their country, in the hopes of preventing the spread...
Top 10 Hotels in SurabayaIndonesia ExpatMarch 7, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 7, 2020November 10, 20210Nowadays, hotels are not just rooms to rest your tired head, it goes way beyond that. From posh restaurants to...
Illegal Mask Factory Raided in SenenIndonesia ExpatMarch 6, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 6, 20200 The police department of Metro Central Jakarta raided an illegal medical mask factory in Senen on Thursday night. The...
Transportation Ministry Creates Special Immigration Lane for Foreigners from Coronavirus EpicentresIndonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2020March 5, 20200 The Ministry of Transportation, Kemenhub, has stated that there will be a special lane to be used by foreign...
Indonesia Pressured to Increase Coronavirus Detection EffortsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2020March 5, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2020March 5, 20200There has been a concern amongst Indonesians that so far there have been no cases of coronavirus detected in Indonesia,...
A Fresh Guide to Starting a Business in Indonesia in 2020Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020November 10, 20210To improve the investment climate, the government has recently implemented more business-friendly policies. It is now much easier and more...
Four Seasons Launches Bali’s First ‘Wedding Moon’ CombinationIndonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020January 27, 20240Sparkling blue ocean or emerald green river valley? Choosing between locations can be tough, but now couples can enjoy two...
Jakarta’s Homes and Infrastructure Flooded, PLN Switches Power OffIndonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2020January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2020January 27, 20240Heavy rainfall that has been pouring since 1 am on Tuesday 25 February 2020 has resulted in the capital being...
Top Grocery Shopping Store in JakartaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 23, 2020June 24, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 23, 2020June 24, 20240Best supermarkets, Grocery stores in Jakarta Grocery shopping is either a horrendous errand or a therapeutic activity. It tends to...
Indonesia in Peak of the Rainy SeasonIndonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2020February 23, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2020February 23, 20200The Head of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN), Thomas Djamaluddin, has said Indonesia is currently still at the...
Central Statistics Agency Being Implementing Online CensusIndonesia ExpatFebruary 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 20, 2020February 20, 20200 The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) will start to implement an online census from 2020. This will be the first...
TikTok “Skullbreaker” Challenge Being MonitoredIndonesia ExpatFebruary 18, 2020January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 18, 2020January 27, 20240TikTok, is known as China’s mobile-based app that enables users to make and share short videos, usually lasting for 15...