Category: Featured
How Safe is it to Eat Street Food in Jakarta?
May TienApr 10, 2017
For expats living in Jakarta, eating street food is a risk many are not willing to take. However, for those who are uninitiated in dining “al fresco di jalan” and...
Indonesians Buy More Coffee, Local Output Remains Uncertain
Leighton CosseboomApr 10, 2017
Every year, the archipelago is jockeying with Colombia for the title of “the world’s third largest coffee producer.” As the country’s middle-class has grown in...
Eight Great Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads in Jakarta and Bali
Sharon HambaliMar 29, 2017
Recent trends show people’s increasing desire to work from the comfort of their homes instead of being holed up in an office building from nine to five. Experts and...
E-KTP: One Identification Card, Big-time Corruption
Jeff HuttonMar 27, 2017
Back in October, Fikrul Hanif, a history professor at a teacher’s college in Padang, West Sumatra, trudged to his local district office to renew his resident ID. He...
An Investor’s Guide: How to Acquire a Local Company
Nadya Joy Gozon AdorMar 14, 2017
Indonesia is a country with great economic potential, one that has been under the probing eyes of the global community. As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, it has...
Government Policies and Expat Employment in Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomMar 14, 2017
The number of expat workers in Indonesia continues to decline this year due to low commodity prices and the government tightening rules related to employing foreigners,...
How Cabinet Reshuffles Have Affected Indonesia’s Education Reform
Heru NainggolanFeb 28, 2017
In less than three years, Indonesia has seen big changes in its education system. After three primary education ministers took office (each with different agendas),...
A Shortlist of Indonesia’s Best International Schools
Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFeb 28, 2017
When it comes to education, most parents want to provide their children with the kind they truly deserve. Naturally, they want their kids to be happy and safe, have...
Tensions Rise as Freeport-Indonesia Mining Dispute May Go to Court
Tommy PrayogaFeb 28, 2017
Tensions arise as Freeport and Indonesia both show no signs of backing down. Here's what you need to know about the dispute if the case goes to arbitration.
The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia
Leighton CosseboomFeb 28, 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...
Authorities Storm the Beach of Gili Trawangan, Crack Down on Businesses
Leighton CosseboomFeb 27, 2017
The Indonesian Military and National Police ripped down private structures along the coastline of popular tourist island Gili Trawangan.
Tobacco Bill Lights Up Advocates in 2017
Heru NainggolanFeb 13, 2017
The resurrection of a controversial tobacco bill has escalated the battle between pro-tobacco lobbyists and anti-tobacco activists in 2017. Parliament aims to pass the...
What Expats Needs to Know About Insurance in Indonesia
Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFeb 13, 2017
For expats accustomed to the extensive insurance coverage they had back in their countries of origin, finding the right insurance for themselves, their family and their...
What Kind of Salary Can a Foreigner Expect in Indonesia?
Leighton CosseboomFeb 13, 2017
It’s a common question that many soon-to-be expats bound for the archipelago ask: “How much money can I expect to earn in Indonesia?” If this is something you’re...
