Ayam Cemani ? the Mystical Black Chicken from JavaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 2021July 9, 202103697 Have you ever seen a jet-black chicken before? Look no further than Indonesia. Indonesia is home to some of the...
Micro PPKM Java-Bali Starts 9th FebruaryIndonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 2021July 9, 202101301 Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has issued instructions from the Minister of Home Affairs (Inmendagri) 3/2021 regarding micro enforcement of...
Javanese Dragon Princess Daughter: Love in the Time of MagicIndonesia ExpatFebruary 4, 2021November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 4, 2021November 10, 202101173 Across the volcanoes and valleys of Java, myths of ancient civilizations like dragon princess daughter whisper through the ages. Tales...
Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali ExtendedIndonesia ExpatJanuary 22, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 22, 2021July 9, 20210954 The implementation of community activity restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali has officially been extended for 14 days, from 26th...
Ministry of Transportation: New Passenger Requirements to Bali and Other AreasIndonesia ExpatJanuary 10, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 10, 2021July 9, 202103905 The Ministry of Transportation has released the latest circular letter for all modes of transportation following the issuance of the...
Minister of Home Affairs: New Restrictions Targeted to Seven ProvincesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 7, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 7, 2021July 9, 202101260 The Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, has instructed governors, regents, and mayors in seven provinces about the policy on...
Incandescent Lava Collapse at Gunung MerapiIndonesia ExpatJanuary 6, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 6, 2021July 9, 202101305 Incandescent lava coming from the peak of Gunung Merapi was seen again on Tuesday 5th January at 18:47 local time....
Government Sets Tighter PSBB Java-Bali on 11-25 January 2021Indonesia ExpatJanuary 6, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 6, 2021July 9, 202106747 The Indonesian government is limiting community activities by introducing tighter large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) to suppress the transmission of COVID-19...
Hospitals in Jabodetabek, Yogyakarta, and East Java FullIndonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 2021July 9, 20210904 An emergency doctor who is also a volunteer for COVID-19 reporting, Tri Maharani, has said that, based on data recorded...
Motorcyclist Carries Corpse in BoyolaliIndonesia ExpatOctober 30, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 30, 2020July 9, 202101296 The video of a motorcyclist transporting a body on the back seat has gone viral on social media. The video,...
Karimunjawa National Park ReopensIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 202102135 The idyllic island of Kariumjawa, off the north coast of Java, is set to reopen for tourism from 16th October....
Indonesian Housewife and Her One Hour PregnancyIndonesia ExpatJuly 22, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 22, 2020July 9, 202103406 In Mandalasari Village, Puspahiang District, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java, Heni was going on about her day as normal. At 8pm...
Charming Nest for Sale – Beware of Bad EggsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2020January 27, 202402384 My wife saw an online advert for a joglo. The traditional peak-top Javanese homes are rare in East Java, so...
Top 5 Extreme Mountains You Can Hike in JavaIndonesia ExpatOctober 20, 2019October 20, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 20, 2019October 20, 201905051 Indonesia is known to have many mountains that are interesting to climb. These mountains are scattered across various places and...
Unreal Estate: House Hunting HazardsIndonesia ExpatSeptember 11, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 11, 2019November 10, 202101871 Planning to stay awhile so looking to buy or rent? Don’t rush to cancel the temporary hotel stay just yet....
Java SpiritsDaniel PopeAugust 1, 2019 by Daniel PopeAugust 1, 201902260 In Indonesia’s colonial period, alcohol was nothing new. When Raffles invited the local Muslim officials to drink wine with him,...
Police Investigating Failed Bomb Attack in Kartasura, Central JavaIndonesia ExpatJune 4, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatJune 4, 201901421 A failed bombing attack which took place on Monday morning in Kartasura, is currently being investigated by the police. The...
Six Metre Waves Predicted around Central Java and DIYIndonesia ExpatMay 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMay 30, 2019May 30, 201901797 Waves in the southern Indian Ocean off Central Java and Yogyakarta could potentially reach a height of six metres, according...
Widodo: Capital to Move Away from JakartaIndonesia ExpatApril 29, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatApril 29, 201901632 Incumbent president Joko Widodo has announced his intentions to relocate the capital of Indonesia away from Jakarta. The city has...
Citarum River Overflows, Thousands Affected by Severe FloodsIndonesia ExpatMarch 10, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 10, 201902950 Days of torrential rain have brought massive floods to areas of West Java. Heavy downpours have led the Citarum River...
“Best Islands in the World” List Includes Lombok, Bali, Java IslandIndonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2019February 22, 201903796 New York-based Travel and Leisure Magazine has included Lombok, Bali, and the Java Islands in its article entitled “The 15...