Guide to Indonesia’s 2019 Elections
Perplexed, vexed or just plain indifferent to the upcoming April 17 elections? Here’s all you need to know. What’s at...
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Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Discovers 300 Illegal Boats in Indonesian Waters
Indonesian Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Susi Pudjiastuti, suspects that 300 boats have been operating illegally within Indonesian waters. “Today, there...
Indonesia’s Footwear Production Ranks Fourth in the World
Director General of Small, Medium and Various Industries at the Industry Ministry, Gati Wibawaningsih, revealed that Indonesia’s footwear production ranks fourth in...
Facebook’s New Feature will Support Indonesia’s Upcoming Election
Social media giant Facebook has launched a new feature called Candidate Info to help Indonesians learn more about the candidates running for...
American Citizen Arrested by Police for Alleged Drug Trafficking
An American citizen was arrested by the West Nusa Tenggara police for alleged drug trafficking on the resort island of Gili...
Fifteen Lakes Across Indonesia in Critical Condition due to Pollution
According to the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), fifteen lakes in Indonesia are currently in a critical condition. Head of...
Trans Retail Group Launches the Largest Snow Playground in Indonesia
Grocery retailer Trans Retail Indonesia has officially unveiled Trans Snow World, the first indoor snow themed park in Indonesia. The...
To Survive Bali, You Need to Embrace the Mess
I had a dream: to become a Kickass Lawyer. Everything seemed to be going according to the plan. I finished...
Government to Fix Rates for Go-Jek and Grab
The Indonesian government is set to fix rates for online ride-hailing services such as Go-Jek and Grab, starting from 1st...
2019 Guide to Filing the Annual Financial Statement in Indonesia
All companies registered in Indonesia must pay and report all applicable taxes, as well as submit their annual financial statement...
Jokowi: Second Phase of MRT to be Ready by 2024
President Jokowi has officially launched the Jakarta MRT Phase 1 on Sunday 24th March 2019. On the same day, the...
Samsung Pay Finally Available in Indonesia
After four years of serving the rest of the world, Samsung Pay has finally entered the Indonesian market. The Samsung...
Indonesia Improving Disaster Mitigation Technology to Boost Tourism
Indonesia is in the process of developing disaster mitigation technology in various tourist destinations. In a press statement on Thursday,...
Mass Burial for Victims of Flash Floods and Landslide in Papua
Papua is set to hold mass burials for victims of disastrous flash floods which have plagued the easternmost province of...
Apple and Binus University Inaugurated 156 Indonesian iOS Developers
Tech giant Apple and Binus University have collaborated to run a free, nine-month-long course on application development. The short course...
Love is in The Air: Indonesia Expat Mixer February
As great as the first event of Indonesia Expat Mixer was, the second event was also a roaring success. A...
What Price Power?
National elections are approaching and legislative candidates need deep pockets. Indonesia will on April 17, 2019, hold simultaneous direct elections...
Endangered Sumatran Tigers Spotted at Riau Plantation
Warsan, A local farmer reportedly witnessed two tiger cubs at his rubber plantation near Tanah Datar Village, Riau. As he...
Dengue Fever Has Killed More Than 100 People in Indonesia This Month
Indonesia’s Health Ministry has stated that more than 100 people have died of dengue fever in the country this month....
Indonesia Ranked as the “Most Chilled Out” Country in the World
A new study has revealed that Indonesia is the most “chilled out” country in the world, followed by Australia. Researchers...
Looking for Ways to Do Some Good in 2019? Four Expat-Friendly Volunteering Opportunities in Indonesia Off the Beaten Path
As a country undergoing rapid social and economic change, Indonesia is a dynamic place to be for travellers and volunteers...