Art Jakarta Gardens Officially Opens, Celebrating Indonesia’s Contemporary Art Scene
Art Jakarta Gardens officially opened this afternoon at Hutan Kota by Plataran. This unique art fair, which focuses on outdoor artworks, features contributions from 25 local art galleries and showcases over 28 sculptures throughout the park’s scenic grounds. First launched in 2022 in response to the pandemic, Art Jakarta Gardens is now in its fourth […]
Indonesian Driving Licences to Be Valid Across ASEAN Starting June 2025
Beginning 1 June 2025, Indonesian driving licences will be recognised and valid across all ASEAN countries. This significant development means that holders of Indonesian driving licences will no longer need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in several Southeast Asian nations. “Starting 1 June 2025, Indonesian driver’s licences will be valid in […]
Pope Francis Passes Away at 88, a Day After Easter Appearance
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday, April 21, 2025. His death occurred just one day after his public appearance at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, April 20, 2025, during Easter celebrations. “This morning at 7:35 (0535 GMT) the […]
Jakarta Provides Free Public Transport for Women on Kartini Day
The Jakarta Provincial Government is making TransJakarta, MRT and LRT public transportation free for women today to commemorate Kartini Day. The provincial government states that this is a gift for women. Jakarta Transportation Agency Head, Syafrin Liputo, said there will be a special gate to accommodate female passengers who take advantage of this free service. […]
Hotels and Tourist Boats in Labuan Bajo Will Soon Be Prohibited from Using Plastic Bottled Drinking Water
Plastic waste is a significant challenge for tourism in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). In response, the Regent of West Manggarai, Edistasius Endi, has banned tour boats, hotels, restaurants, food stalls, and offices in Labuan Bajo from using plastic bottled or glass drinking water for guests. This measure is part of […]
Indonesian Content Creator Bitten by a Snake on a Sensitive Area: How Did It End?
The story of Si Aden, an Indonesian content creator known for his global exploration of reptiles, has once again captured the attention of netizens. This time, it is not only due to his bravery but also because of an unexpected incident he shared in a viral Instagram video. The video, which has garnered 28.5 million […]
Indonesia’s Minister Advocates for Moscow-Jakarta Direct Flight Route to Boost Economic Ties
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, is pushing for the establishment of a direct flight route between Moscow and Jakarta. The move aims not only to enhance people-to-people cooperation but also to support business leaders from both nations. In a statement at an event, Airlangga highlighted the importance of direct flights between Moscow […]
Register A Company in Indonesia 2025: Guide to Safely Registering A Business
In this article, Social Expat is joined with Givenia, a professional legal associate from LMI Consultancy, to answer your most common questions in regard to registering a company in Indonesia in 2025. You may have noticed a lot of conflicting information on the internet and in social media groups about registering a new business in […]
Foreign YouTuber’s Illegal Ride on Sumatra’s Coal Train Sparks Controversy: KAI Issues Warning
A foreign YouTuber has been caught riding a coal train in Sumatra, Indonesia, and documenting the journey on YouTube. The video, uploaded by Russian YouTuber Vaga Vagabond, has since gone viral, attracting both shock and concern from netizens and local authorities alike. The incident has prompted an official response from PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), […]
Rapper Azealia Banks Calls Indonesia the ‘World’s Rubbish Bin’ and Criticises Global Waste Practices
American rapper Azealia Banks has sparked international controversy after making a series of comments on social media criticising global waste management practices and highlighting Indonesia’s role in the issue. In a tweet posted via her X (formerly Twitter) account, @azealiaslacewig, on 11 April 2025, Banks described Indonesia as “the world’s trash can”, igniting widespread debate […]