Preserving Indonesian Fabric: Sumbanese Tenun
The government, private associations and other local initiatives are now beginning to use tenun ikat Sumba–traditional, handwoven textiles from Sumba–to...
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2017 Salary Guidelines in Indonesia
Last year, our “What Kind Of Salary Can A Foreigner Expect In Indonesia?” article became one of our most popular...
Indonesia to Improve its Maritime Tourism
Despite having the world’s second-longest coastline, Indonesia has never established itself as the leading destination for maritime visitors. The government,...
Indonesia looks to target more Chinese tourists with 10 New Sites like Bali
With more Chinese travellers turning to Indonesia for their vacation, China is set to overtake Singapore as Indonesia’s biggest market...
Most of Bali’s Tourist Sites Safe to Visit
Most of Bali’s popular tourist destinations will still be safe even if Mount Agung erupts, the Bali Tourism Board has...
SIM Card Owners Must Register Identity or Face Consequences, Ministry Says
All prepaid SIM card owners in Indonesia will soon have to register their identities with their mobile number or face...
Why is Indonesia’s Middle and Upper Class Spending Less Money?
Indonesia’s middle and upper class has been spending less money, which has contributed to stagnant growth of Indonesia’s private consumption...
Man Faces Six Years Prison for Posting Provocative Jokowi Memes
The police have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly posting negative memes online that accused President Joko Widodo’s administration of...
Jakarta Remains in Top 5 of World’ Worst Air Quality Index
While Bandung recently received an award for its clean air, Jakarta continues to find itself on the wrong end of...
Are You Brave Enough to Tour a Haunted House?
On the back of a popular horror film’s success in Indonesia, a travel agent has launched a one-time tour through...
‘Electronic Money’ Cards Free October 16-31, BI announces
Bank Indonesia has announced customers who wish to purchase electronic money cards from five issuing banks from October 16 to...
Rob Davies: The Entrepreneur Behind Appsolute Digital
Rob Davies, the CEO of Appsolute Digital and Arm Enterprises, shares his views on Indonesia’s technology market and his formula...
The Voices of Young Photographers in Indonesia
Three young and influential Indonesian photographers discuss various outlooks on photography and how this particular medium shaped their lives. Reza...
Will Indonesia Run Dry?
For most of 2017, distributors of imported alcohol have been met quietly with resistance by various ministries and the government...
Helping the Evacuees from Bali’s Mount Agung
Assistance comes in many forms for the evacuees from Mount Agung in northeastern Bali. The Indonesian government, local non-profit organizations...
A Luxurious Getaway to InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar
Are you looking for upscale accommodations for your getaway from Jakarta to Bandung, “The City of Flowers”? Then head down...
What the Temples of Indonesia Tell Us
We live in a vast archipelago nation alongside 129 active volcanoes. Traditional wooden houses in this region have withstood the...
Jakarta to Open Bike Rental Service Sudirman and Thamrin for Workers
The Jakarta administration says it will open a bike rental service near Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin for office...
Can Millennials Really Create Change?
Caranissa Djatmiko discusses why Millennials are more than just a group of smartphone zombies and how technology provides the necessary...
51 Men Arrested in Police Gay Spa Raid in Jakarta
Up to 51 men have been arrested by the police in a raid on a “gay spa” in North Jakarta...
President Jokowi Beats Traffic by Walking to Military Event
It’s official. Indonesia’s notorious traffic takes a toll on absolutely everyone, even the President Jokowi! On Thursday, the people of...