Ahok-Djarot Wins More Swing Voters After First Debate
A survey conducted after the first gubernatorial debate held on Friday evening, January 13, showed that many undecided voters have...
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Human Rights Commission: Religious Intolerance in Indonesia Is Alarming
Among the notable trends that defined 2016 in Indonesia was the growing sense of religious intolerance as evidenced by the...
Jakarta’s Former Red Light District Revamped as Sports Hub
Jakarta?s sports enthusiasts will be pleased to know that what used to be the capital?s red light district in Kalijodo...
US Sanctions Four Militants Linked with Islamic State
The US State Department now recognizes the Islamic State-linked Indonesian extremist organization responsible for the fatal attack in Jakarta on...
Indonesia Ferry Fire Kills 23, Ship’ Captain Detained
The captain of the Zahro Express ferry, which caught fire off the coast of Jakarta?s capital over the New Year...
Japan Commits to Upgrading Indonesian Railway
It’s full steam ahead for the upcoming railway upgrade of Indonesia’s railway system as Japan gives its nod of approval....
Citilink CEO Steps Down After Sacking Drunk Pilot
After having Capt. Tekad Purna (the drunk pilot of flight QC 800) dismissed for unprofessional conduct, Citilink Chief Executive Albert...
Indonesia’s Top Google Searches for 2016
Indonesia's list of top Google searches for the biggest events, personalities, controversies and more for the year that was....
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...