Jakarta to Implement the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20230855The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta is planning to implement an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) policy. In the regional regulation...
Earthquake South of Java Strikes at 5.2 MagnitudeIndonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20230583An earthquake has shook the southeastern coast of Java on the evening on Monday 9th January 2023. The quake struck...
ExpatriationIndonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20230688Standing on the edge of the highway I held a sign that said “London”. It was cold, early spring, and...
Indonesia Welcomes Chinese Tourists without Restrictions amidst Spiking CasesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 7, 202301653Indonesia is to begin admitting Chinese tourists again, along with several Southeast Asian countries, following the lifting of travel restrictions...
Two Foreigners Dragged into Sea at Diamond Beach Search OngoingIndonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 202303551An Austrian and a German have disappeared in the sea at Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali after rescuing a fellow...
Domestic Travel Requirements after PPKM RepealedIndonesia ExpatJanuary 4, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 4, 202301654PPKM was officially revoked on 30th December 2022, however, the travel requirements for international and domestic trips are still in...
Tanah Liat Is Now Crafting in the Neighbourhood!Indonesia ExpatJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 20230332Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort has added a new engaging dining venue, Tanah Liat, to its culinary spot list. A...
Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry Aim Up to 7.4 Million Foreign VisitsIndonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 20230565The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry is aiming for 3.5-7.4 million foreign visits and 1.2-1.4 billion domestic movements in 2023,...
Top NYE Nightclub Parties in JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 31, 2022February 8, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 31, 2022February 8, 20240858Just like that; 2022 is coming to an end. This is the first New Year’s Eve (NYE) where we are...
PPKM Has Been Officially RevokedIndonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2022December 30, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2022December 30, 202201616President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has officially announced that the Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) have ended. Jokowi previously conveyed plans to...
The Reopening and Temporary Closure of Sky Garden Bali 2022Indonesia ExpatDecember 29, 2022March 12, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 29, 2022March 12, 202301648Sky Garden Bali briefly reopened on 23rd December 2022 but has since been closed again due to permit issues. This...
Rejected to Land in Bali, Jetstar Plane Returns to AustraliaIndonesia ExpatDecember 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 29, 202203191A Jetstar plane flying from Melbourne, Australia to Denpasar, Bali was forced to turn back after being refused permission to...
Sudirman-Thamrin Gradually Closing on New Year’s EveIndonesia ExpatDecember 28, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 28, 20220466The Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency will close the Sudirman-Thamrin road on 31st December 2022 for Car Free...
Code Red Issued as High Sea Waves Potentially Strike the Islands of IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 28, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 28, 20220757The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning for high waves potentially reaching six metres in the...
Search Halted for Missing French Tourist in Lombok WatersIndonesia ExpatDecember 27, 2022January 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 27, 2022January 5, 202301367A search and rescue (SAR) team has decided to stop the search for a French foreigner who allegedly drowned while...
High Waves and Bad Weather Strand Tourists in KarimunjawaIndonesia ExpatDecember 26, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 26, 20220547Hundreds of tourists have been stuck on Karimunjawa Island, Jepara Regency, Central Java, due to bad weather. Based on the...
Gran Fiesta Latina – New Year’s Eve 2023 Tropical Celebration at Gran Melia JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 23, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 23, 20220435Gran Melia Jakarta is inviting guests to celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with an authentic experience “GRAN FIESTA LATINA...
Second Home Visa Announced, Retirees Can RemainIndonesia ExpatDecember 23, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 23, 202201502Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly has officially announced the implementation of the Second Home Visa policy...
Jokowi: PPKM Possibly Stops at the End of 2022?Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 20220779President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has opened up the possibility for the government to revoke the policy of imposing restrictions on...
Bali Hotels Association Makes a Strong Start into the New YearIndonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2022December 21, 20220457While global tourism is recovering, Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has been preparing for its return in a stronger form in...
Meatsmith Presents the Garden Terrace and Launches a Refreshed MenuIndonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 20, 20220242Meatsmith presents something exciting for beer lovers and foodies alike with the Garden Terrace and a recently-launched refreshed menu. Meatsmith’s...