Indonesian Start-up Modalku Wins UN AwardSania RasyidSeptember 29, 2017October 18, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 29, 2017October 18, 201701111Indonesian fintech start-up Modalku has won the Global SME Excellence Award from ITU Telecom, a UN specialized agency for information...
Indonesia to Explore Medical Tourism PotentialSania RasyidSeptember 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 29, 2017September 29, 201701465Indonesia’s Tourism and Health ministries will team up to fulfil a promising role in the field of international medical tourism....
Jakarta Property OutlookIndonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 2017September 14, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 2017September 14, 201701253Jakarta Property Outlook Amid the interesting dynamics of the property market of late, international property consultant Colliers International Indonesia, the...
River Polluters Will Be Publicly Shamed, Jakarta Governor WarnsSania RasyidSeptember 13, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 13, 201701159People caught throwing garbage into Jakarta’s rivers will be publicly shamed by having their photos displayed in a banner, says...
Hit the Streets and Get Walking, JakartaIndonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017November 10, 202102302Few were shocked back in July when a global study found Indonesia to be the country which walks the least....
Odd-Even Traffic Regulation Extended to Bekasi TollCaranissa DjatmikoAugust 16, 2017October 18, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 16, 2017October 18, 20170876The odd-even traffic policy will be extended along the Cikampek toll road, which connects Jakarta to Bekasi, West Java, from...
Jokowi Rocks Out at We The FestIndonesia ExpatAugust 13, 2017October 18, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 13, 2017October 18, 20170873President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, who is well-known for his love of metal and punk music, made a surprise appearance this...
K-Pop Controversy After Independence Day ConfusionIshia ToledoAugust 2, 2017 by Ishia ToledoAugust 2, 201701128Korean girl-band pop giants So Nyeo Shi Dae, better known as SNSD or Girls’ Generation, set Indonesian social media buzzing...
Six Degrees: Home Away From Home For Travelling Young ExpatsIndonesia ExpatJuly 11, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 11, 2017November 11, 202101190For expats who live outside of the capital city, a visit to Jakarta can be a stressful and unenjoyable time....
Is Jakarta Set To Lose Capital City Title In 2018?Sharon HambaliJuly 5, 2017July 11, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 5, 2017July 11, 201701902Rumours of plans to move Indonesia?s capital from Jakarta to another city in Java or even another region have long...
All Aboard Transjakarta To See Jakarta’s SightsIndonesia ExpatJuly 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 3, 2017November 11, 202101696The TransJakarta Jakarta Explorer tourist bus routes proved a success over the holiday break with visitors flocking to the Istiqlal...
Barack Obama To Visit Bali, Yogyakarta And JakartaSharon HambaliJune 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 23, 201701794Former US President Barack Obama and family will fly into Bali?s Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, June 23, for...
How To Spend Idul Fitri In the CityIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 202102233Idul Fitri is one of Indonesia’s most important holidays, celebrating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Many non-Muslim...
Jakarta’s Top Acupuncture PicksIshia ToledoMay 29, 2017June 28, 2023 by Ishia ToledoMay 29, 2017June 28, 202309704Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old healing technique from traditional Chinese medicine. It is known as a “complementary medical practice that entails...
Transjakarta to Add Extra Buses During Ramadan Rush HourIshia ToledoMay 25, 2017 by Ishia ToledoMay 25, 20170909Bus operator Transjakarta will increase the number of buses running each day to accommodate residents in the capital for rush...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and KickingStephanie BrookesMay 24, 2017May 24, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesMay 24, 2017May 24, 201701366Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
Foodie Heaven: Unique Restaurants in Jakarta You Must TryIshia ToledoMay 24, 2017 by Ishia ToledoMay 24, 201703174Anyone who has been to Jakarta knows the bustling city is home to seemingly endless restaurants and cafes, satisfying any...
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality SpermIndonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 202101413Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Government Dusts Off Plans to Move Capital to Ease Jakarta CongestionIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 202102286As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...
Eight Great Places for Authentic Sushi in Jakarta and BaliSharon HambaliApril 11, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 11, 201704478Japanese restaurants can be found all over the place in the capital and other big cities in Indonesia. Many local...
Eight Great Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads in Jakarta and BaliSharon HambaliMarch 29, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 29, 201703105Recent trends show people’s increasing desire to work from the comfort of their homes instead of being holed up in...