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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

Indonesia ExpatJune 29, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatJune 29, 20260

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung revealed that the hotel complex around Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout), including the Grand Hyatt, Pullman,...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Immigration Officials Urge Caution Over Indonesia's Proposed Visa-Free Expansion

24 Jun 2026 — The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism believes expanding visa-free access could increase international arrivals and boost local economies, whereas immigration authorities stress the need to balance tourism growth with national security considerations. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the ease of entry is a crucial factor influencing travellers’ decisions when...

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Immigration Officials Urge Caution Over Indonesia's Proposed Visa-Free Expansion

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

26 Jun 2026 — Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi or KPK) is investigating alleged extortion practices related to the processing of foreign nationals’ residence permits at the Ngurah Rai and Denpasar Immigration Offices in Bali. Investigators have uncovered allegations of unofficial payments, commonly referred to as “click fees“, being demanded from visa...

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

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Beyond Grades: The University Success Secret No One Talks About and Why So Many Brilliant Students Fall Apart

11 Jun 2026 — Academic success alone is not enough. Discover why resilience, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence are key to thriving at university. For many expatriate families in Indonesia, the university journey begins long before graduation day. Conversations about predicted grades, SAT scores, Oxbridge applications, Ivy League pathways, and competitive admissions often dominate the...

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Beyond Grades: The University Success Secret No One Talks About and Why So Many Brilliant Students Fall Apart

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Foreign Nationals in Love Scam Syndicate Arrested in Surabaya

23 Jun 2026 — The East Java Regional Police have uncovered an online love scam syndicate involving foreign nationals from Africa. Over the course of nearly 10 months, the network defrauded 53 women across Indonesia, with total losses estimated at Rp1.1 billion. Three suspects have been named: an Indonesian citizen with the initials LN,...

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Foreign Nationals in Love Scam Syndicate Arrested in Surabaya

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