Hundreds of Tourists Missing after Volcano Erupts in Lombok
Nearly 400 tourists are missing after a volcano erupted on the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara Province....
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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...
Indonesia’s drug chief supports Philippine-style murders
Indonesia’s anti-drug chief has encouraged the nation to apply brutal crackdown methods on traffickers like the ones led by Philippines...
Zika Spreads in Singapore, Indonesia Issues Travel Advisory
Indonesia?s health ministry has released a travel advisory, telling locals not to fly to Singapore. The much talked-about Zika virus...
Indonesia Fights More Fires, Singapore Gets Haze
Like clockwork, as Indonesia fights more fires in Sumatra, neighboring Singapore and Malaysia grow concerned about another possible haze crisis....
Flood Turns Kemang into Lost City of Atlantis
Shoddy drainage systems and heavy rainfall on August 27 made Kemang look like the third-class cabin on the Titanic. Cars...
Google: Indonesia to Dominate SEA’ Digital Economy by 2025
A study conducted by Google and Temasek revealed that Indonesia will take over Southeast Asia’s digital economy by 2025. Yesterday,...
Indonesian Government to Deport Illegal Foreign Workers
Indonesian Manpower Minister M. Hanif Dhakiri has warned that illegal foreign workers or foreign personnel who violate labour rules could...
Indonesian Government Considering Dual Citizenships
As the number of Indonesians living abroad increases, the government is considering the possibility of allowing dual citizenship. The debate...
Indonesia’s Proposal to Ban Alcohol: What International Media are Saying
Indonesia is considering a national ban on the production, consumption and distribution of alcohol. The news came as a surprise...
Indonesia Plans to Open New Tax Haven Areas
After grappling with a shortfall in tax revenues, Indonesia is now exploring the possibilities of setting up tax havens with...
Jakarta Applies New Odd-Even Traffic Restrictions
The Department of Transportation in the capital is set to apply a new odd-even license plate traffic rule which will...
Locals United to Save Stranded Whales
On Wednesday, 32 whales were found stranded on the coast of East Java by local residents in Probolinggo; at least...
Indonesia eases foreign ownership in retail and port sectors
Indonesia has recently eased foreign ownership rules in several sectors, with the latest additions being the retail and port services....
Indonesia Bans ‘Left-Wing’ Books
On Tuesday, Indonesia celebrated National Book Day. But the event was disturbed by reports of book raids and confiscations by the country’s...
Indonesian Police Confiscate Sex Toy Mistaken for an Angel
Indonesian police have confiscated a blow-up doll from a village in Sulawesi after it was mistaken for a ‘fallen angel’...
Despite Protests in Bali, Benoa Bay Reclamation Project Moves Ahead Legally
The Benoa Bay reclamation by PT Tirta Wahana Bali International has drawn fervent protests. But the project looks to be...
Another Tiger Dies at Indonesia’s “Death Zoo”
A male Sumatran tiger has died at the Surabaya Zoo, where hundreds of animals have reportedly died in recent years....
Indonesia and Britain Agree US$1.4 Billion in Trade Deals
Indonesia and Britain have agreed trade deals worth US$1.4 billion during President Joko Widodo’s visit to the UK, where he...
Despite Islamophobia, Donald Trump Has Several Business Plays in Indonesia
US presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump is in bed with MNC Group. What could happen to Indonesian relations if...
German Tourists Detained by Sharia Police for Wearing Bathing Suits
Two German tourists were detained by local authorities for wearing bathing suits while taking a swim at a beach in...