Indonesia’s Top Google Searches for 2016
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Two Suspects in Pulomas Murder Case Nabbed
Two men accused in the Pulomas, East Jakarta murder case were arrested by police authorities on Wednesday, December 28....
Blasphemy Case Could Have Ahok Temporarily Dismissed
With the ongoing trial that Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama is involved with for being a suspect in a...
Police Thwarts Militant Group’ Bombing Attack on Jakarta
Jakarta Police arrested four suspected Islamic militants and safely detonated a bomb on the outskirts of Jakarta last week, December...
Upscale Resort Rebrands in Jakarta
Intercontinental, one of Jakarta’s most successful hotels, plans to rebrand itself to Ayana Midplaza with hopes of becoming the capital’s...
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency
Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF)....
The Curious Case of Holidaying in Jakarta
Behind Jakarta’s chaotic exterior sits an alternate world that might just get you to fall in love with the capital...
Police Plans to Move Ahok’ Trial to East Jakarta for Security Purposes
After announcements of the expedited blasphemy trial against Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama to start Tuesday, December 13, National...
Cops Nab Man Who Splashed Acid on Wife and Allegedly Killed Her
On Tuesday, December 6, police arrested a 28-year-old suspect who allegedly killed wife after splashing 19 liters of acid at...
Indonesia to Protect Peatlands and Fight Climate Change
Environmental advocates lauded Indonesia?s call to ban the conversion of peatlands into plantations. The government explained the urgency of enforcing...
Ahok’ Blasphemy Trial Will Be Opened to the Public and Media
The ensuing drama on Jakarta Governor Basuki ?Ahok? Tjahaja Purnama on his alleged blasphemy against Islam and the consequent mass...
A Mental Exercise: Surviving Jakarta as a Megacity
With 9.6 million residents, Jakarta is becoming a megacity that in a way is hard to pin down. Seven speakers...
An Expat Guide: Having a Baby Naturally in Jakarta
Pregnancy can be a time of great unease, especially if it’s your first. Add to the mix a foreign country,...
President to Reschedule Australia Visit After Jakarta Riots
President Joko Widodo will have to reschedule his visit to Australia after the anti-Ahok rally, but insists that the situation...
Life at the Australian International School
Teaching and travelling might be the perfect combination for those who are looking to build a career in education, with...
Jakarta’s Fourth Annual City-Wide Clean-up Invites Everyone to Volunteer
The city of DKI Jakarta produces a staggering 6,700 tonnes of trash a day; the equivalent of one colossal Borobudur...
Is Jakarta’s Great Sea Wall Just a Pipe Dream?
Lagged budget disbursement pushed back the construction of a giant sea wall in Jakarta, which was expected to be finished by...
Bogor Named Second Worst City to Drive In
Popular navigation app Waze just ranked Jakarta?s suburban neighbour Bogor as the second worst city to drive your car in,...
Is Sandiaga Uno Jakarta’s Next Governor?
In Jakarta, tension between political parties is at an all time high, as the 2017 gubernatorial election is just around...
Coping in the Big Durian
Jakarta isn’t a city for everyone. Many of the problems aren’t unique to large cities in emerging economies: poor sanitation...
Basque-ing in Spanish Delights
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...