Series of Accidents at Indonesia’s Infrastructure Project Sites Raise Safety ConcernsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 14, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 14, 201801452The safety standards of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi)’s infrastructure drive has been questioned after a series of accidents in multiple...
The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and CuisineHans RooseboomFebruary 13, 2018 by Hans RooseboomFebruary 13, 201805353Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
Hip-hop Mogul Russell Simmons Spotted in Bali Amid Sexual Harassment AllegationsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 12, 2018February 12, 201803089Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has fled the United States and is hiding out at a yoga retreat in Bali after...
Indonesian Ministry of Industry Proposes the Reduction of Import and Luxury Taxes for SedansIndonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2018February 11, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2018February 11, 201801849(Retrieved from Kontan Harian) The Ministry of Industry is looking to revise the structure of automotive taxes. One of the...
Man with Sword Attacks Church in Yogyakarta, Injures FourIndonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2018February 11, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2018February 11, 201801417A man wielding a sword attacked several churchgoers on Sunday (Feb 11) in the city of Yogyakarta, injuring a German...
Bali -Two Attempts to Smuggle Human Skulls Intercepted by Customs OfficialsIndonesia ExpatFebruary 10, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 10, 201801855Customs officials in Bali said on Friday, February 9th, that they have intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle 24 decorated...
New Zealand Woman Receives Death Threats After Sexual Harassment Video Went ViralIndonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 201801883Aneta Baker, a New Zealand woman who has gone viral after sharing footage of a hotel worker in Bali asking...
Indonesia to become the Fifth-largest Air Travel Market in the WorldIndonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 9, 201801536The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that the number of domestic passengers carried by Indonesian airlines will increase...
Two Indonesian Comedians Charged for Visa Violations in Hong KongIndonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 201801357Two Indonesian Comedians named Yudo Prasetyo (Cak Yudo) and Deni Afriandi (Cak Percil), have been convicted in Hong Kong for...
U.N. Human Rights Chief Condemns Proposal to Outlaw Gay and Premarital SexIndonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 2018February 8, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 8, 2018February 8, 201801543During his three-day visit to Indonesia this week, United Nations human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein criticized the Indonesian...
Ambassador Trevor Matheson and the New Zealand Mission in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 201801316Thank you for your time, Ambassador Matheson. It’s the sixtieth year since formal diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Indonesia...
Taiwan’ New Southbound Policy for IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 31, 2018November 10, 202101921Taiwan’s current president Tsai Ing-wen, during her inauguration address in May 2016, revealed her goals for identifying a new direction...
How expats can maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst working in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJanuary 22, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 22, 201801355The idea of working abroad is exciting enough, but the chance to live and work in a beautiful archipelago that...
Indonesia Protests European Union’ Decision to Limit Use of Palm OilSania RasyidJanuary 22, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 22, 201801225Indonesia says it is “disappointed” with the European Parliament’s decision to approve the EU bill on clean energy, which will...
Government Launches Cybersecurity Agency to Fight Fake NewsSania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018January 8, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018January 8, 201801399As part of an attempt to fight the rampant production and spread of false news in Indonesia, the government has...
Indonesia Looking to Halve Forest Fires in Ambitious New PlanSania RasyidJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 20180784Indonesia plans to reduce by almost half the number of fire hotspots in the country by 2019 as part of...
Government Raises Duty-Free Limit to US$500Indonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2017December 30, 201701284The government has announced that it has raised the limit for duty-free shopping items into the country from US$250 to...
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose PolygamyIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 20210762731 year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her...
Tarek Razik Ed.D, The New Head of School at JIS, and the Business of International EducationIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 201704873In this exclusive interview, Jakarta Intercultural School’s new Head of School shares his thoughts on the business of education as...
Forbes Reveals Indonesia’s 50 Richest People in 2017Sania RasyidNovember 30, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 30, 201702304Forbes has compiled a list of Indonesia’s 50 richest people which includes some familiar names like Salim Group CEO Anthoni...
Leftover Wedding Food Donated to Needy in New Bridal Vendor ProgramSania RasyidNovember 27, 2017December 4, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 27, 2017December 4, 201701846Typical Indonesian weddings are synonymous with abundance of buffet food offered to hundreds of guests. In many cases, some of...