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...
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Latest Attempt at Easing Jakarta’s Traffic Congestion Meets Doubt
In its latest attempt to curb traffic in the city, the Jakarta government has banned motorbikes in a few thoroughfares...
Jakarta-Surabaya High Speed Train Will Compete with Air Travel Times
The Jakarta-Surabaya high speed train will become a viable alternative to plane travel with the Indonesian and Japanese partnership agreeing...
Indonesian Start-up Modalku Wins UN Award
Indonesian 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 Potential
Indonesia’s Tourism and Health ministries will team up to fulfil a promising role in the field of international medical tourism....
Jakarta Property Outlook
Jakarta 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 Warns
People 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, Jakarta
Few 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 Toll
The 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 Fest
President 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 Confusion
Korean 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 Expats
For 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?
Rumours 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 Sights
The 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 Jakarta
Former 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 City
Idul 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 Picks
Acupuncture 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 Hour
Bus operator Transjakarta will increase the number of buses running each day to accommodate residents in the capital for rush...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and Kicking
Jakarta 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 Try
Anyone 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 Sperm
Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...