Delving into the Dark Web
Much has been written in Indonesia about the ‘deep web’ and the ‘dark web’ – much of it ill-informed scaremongering....
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Government Simplifies Business Permits for Oil and Gas
By simplifying oil and gas business permits in Indonesia, Minister Ignasius Jonan aims to make the legal process easier and...
New Rules for Electronics on Planes Aim to Combat Terrorism
The Indonesian government is imposing stricter safeguards on electronic devices in airplane cabins. The move is designed to enhance national...
Dispute Resolution in Indonesia
In most cases, foreign companies doing business in Indonesia prefer resolving disputes in jurisdictions outside of Indonesia. This, however, may...
Manpower Expresses Regrets; Extends Expats a Warm Welcome
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower recently caused panic and demoralization among companies hiring expats. All of this was following the...
Save the Children from Hypocrisy
The government claims that its ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores is motivated solely by a desire to protect...
Herman the Baduy Porter
I met Herman on a recent trip to the Kendang Mountains in the province of Banten, 167 km from Jakarta....
International Schools in Limbo as Talks on New Rules Stall
Back in November last year, Tim Carr, the Head of School at Jakarta International School (JIS), joined principals from the...
Zoning Regulations
In Bali there are no parking problems, you can park anywhere you want. In Bali there are no zoning regulations,...
suhu protest Legal Protection of Indonesia’s Forests
Environmental protection in the Indonesian archipelago, while rather bleak historically, has been improving, especially in the last few years. Concerns...
Retiring in Indonesia
Some things in life are worth spending a little extra time and effort preparing for, and retirement is certainly one...