President Widodo Visits Singapore on 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic TieSania RasyidSeptember 6, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 6, 20170686 President Joko Widodo is set to meet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept....
Same Taxes but New Tax Mechanism for E-Commerce, says Tax OfficeSania RasyidSeptember 5, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 5, 20170654 The Tax Office has stressed that there will not be any additional taxes imposed on e-commerce businesses other than value-added...
Widening of Motorcycle Ban Faces Opposition from Jakarta Groups and ActivistsSania RasyidSeptember 5, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 5, 20170759 The Jakarta administration’s plan to expand the ban on motorcycles to more of the city’s main thoroughfares has been greeted...
Jokowi Sends Minister to Meet Myanmar Government over Rohingya ViolenceSania RasyidSeptember 5, 2017October 18, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 5, 2017October 18, 20170944 Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi flew to Myanmar on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, at the instruction of President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo...
Indonesia to Meet Microsoft, Boost Local Games IndustrySania RasyidSeptember 4, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 4, 20170670 Head of Indonesia’s Creative Economy Agency, Triawan Munaf, said he will be in talks with Microsoft soon about the development...
Two Foreigners in Bali Deported for Moonlighting as Dive InstructorsSania RasyidAugust 31, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 31, 201701340 Two foreigners have been deported by the Singaraja immigration in North Bali for performing a job that is not in...
Locally-made Electric Cars Ready for Testing at End of Year: MinisterSania RasyidAugust 31, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 31, 201701635 Electric cars developed in the country may be ready to undergo road test at the end of this year, Technology...
Interfaith Leaders Declare Cigarette Haram, Argue For Price IncreaseSania RasyidAugust 30, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 30, 20170819 Interfaith religious leaders have agreed to declare cigarettes haram (religiously unlawful) and want the government to increase the prices of...
Homebuyers Flock to Tangerang as Industrial Appeal Boosts Population GrowthSania RasyidAugust 30, 2017October 18, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 30, 2017October 18, 201701490 Growth in apartment sales in Tangerang city is rising following a shift in preferences of property buyers who are now...
ATM recovery will take 2-3 Weeks, BCA PredictsIndonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 29, 20170776 Bank Central Asia (BCA) predicts that it will take two to three weeks to recover the 30 percent or 5,700...
Blue Bird Takes Action after Video of Driver Scolding Foreigner goes ViralSania RasyidAugust 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 29, 2017August 29, 201701515 Blue Bird group has confirmed that it has taken disciplinary action against one of its drivers caught on video scolding...
Indonesia Foils Year-End Terror Attack But Must Remain CautiousSania RasyidJanuary 11, 2016February 5, 2016 by Sania RasyidJanuary 11, 2016February 5, 20160933 Indonesia managed to foil a terrorist attack over the holiday season, but it must step up surveillance, and adopt more...