Jakarta’s New Icon: Hutan Kota Plataran at GBKIndonesia ExpatDecember 19, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 19, 201902383The concept of Hutan Kota Plataran, or Plataran City Forest, revolves around the history, nature, culture, and success of Indonesia....
Prita Kemal Gani, One of Indonesia’s Most Influential WomenIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2019November 10, 202103219Prita Kemal Gani, founder and CEO of the London School of Public Relations (LSPR), is often dubbed one of the...
Distributing Heroin in Jakarta, A Pakistani Citizen was Shot DeadIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2019December 15, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2019December 15, 201902223The Directorate of Narcotics Investigation of Police has shot dead a heroin dealer, a Pakistani citizen, identified with the initials...
Southeast Asia’ Biggest EDM Festival Benefits JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 12, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 12, 201902504Djakarta Warehouse Project, or DWP, music festival generates profit for the capital, according to the Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) chairman...
Jakarta and Bali are Safer than Some Other Cities in the WorldIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2019December 8, 201904467Jakarta is considered more secure than Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and Johor Bahru in Malaysia, in terms of the crime...
LRT Optimistically Targeting 14,000 Daily PassengersIndonesia ExpatDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 2019December 1, 201902141PT Light Rail Transit (LRT) Jakarta is optimistic it will achieve a target of 14,000 passengers per day. “Our rational...
Bank Mandiri: Jakarta’s Roads Not Suitable for MarathonIndonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2019December 3, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2019December 3, 201901881Jakarta is no longer fit to host an international-scale marathon. This is due to the city’s roads not being clean...
Experience A Whimsical Wonderland Festive Season At Four Seasons Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2019November 29, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2019November 29, 201901774The Year End Festive time at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is a magical and fascinating journey of sophisticated luxury....
Top 5 Jogging Spots in JakartaIndonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2019April 16, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2019April 16, 202302783Whenever someone thinks of Jakarta, they automatically think of the outrageous traffic jams and unhealthy pollution. Expats often dream of...
Festive Season at Raffles JakartaIndonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2019November 21, 201901866Raffles Jakarta is delighted to introduce its festive offers for the 2019 holiday season, with the theme of family. The...
Bubbles & PiazzasIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2019November 10, 202101024Like most Jakartans, if I have to go less than 200 metres, I walk. Now I have my Scoopy motorbike,...
Weekend Brunch Spots in Jakarta and BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2019November 10, 202103054A long time ago, having a sumptuous brunch with a fine bottle of wine or bubbly between breakfast and lunch...
A Creative Approach to Uplifting Lives: Bringing the Joy of Reading and Literacy to City Slum KidsIndonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 7, 201901426Jakarta, a city of more than 20 million people; captivating, enchanting, sometimes perplexing, rose to prosperity during the last commodity...
Government Accelerates Fast Train for Jakarta-BandungIndonesia ExpatNovember 5, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 5, 201901694The minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, has asserted that the construction of the fast train for Jakarta-Banda will be...
New Bule Leaves TownIndonesia ExpatOctober 23, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 23, 2019November 10, 202102197I’ve just celebrated the third anniversary of my arrival in Jakarta. Three months. It feels like I have been here...
Jakarta is Sinking in Slow MotionIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2019October 16, 201901861The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has stated that since 2013, Jakarta’s ground level has dropped 40 metres and...
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Recognised as Number One Hotel in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2019October 15, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2019October 15, 201905471Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded as the highest rank hotel in Indonesia by Condé Nast Traveller’s 2019 Global...
Top 10 Ladies Night Hotspots in JakartaIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2019October 16, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2019October 16, 201907398Ladies, ladies, ladies. Forget about your work drama, love karma, or whatever drama has been drowning your thoughts. Instead, straighten...
First Rainfall in Months, Beware of Jakarta FloodingIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 201902929The rainy season is starting and it’s time for Jakartans to prepare for the coming floods and deluges. According to...
New Bule in TownIndonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2019October 12, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2019October 12, 201903621I’m a new arrival in the least-known major city in the world, the capital of the least-known major country in...
Innovative Pop Art Dishes at Four Seasons Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatOctober 7, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 7, 201901673October is here and that means an abundant flow of sweets and other delicious treats are in store. Not to...