A Guide for Business in Indonesia: Must-Know Essentials Indonesian Business Etiquette
Indonesia has a rich cultural heritage, and mastering the business etiquette in this Southeast Asian nation is crucial to any business person’s success. While Indonesia is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, significant cultural differences must be acknowledged and respected in a business context. This article will explore some of Indonesian business etiquette’s essential […]
A Nigerian Citizen’s Vicious Rampage in Jakarta Leaves 2 Elderly Women Hospitalised
After assaulting two elderly women at an apartment in North Jakarta, Kelapa Gading area, the police detained a Nigerian national, Augustus Nwambara (32). One of the victims was also stabbed by the perpetrator. The Nigerian man had been furious for unexplained reasons before attacking the victims. Police Grand Commissioner Adjutant Iverson Manossoh, the head of […]
Jakarta Considers FGD on Working Hours to Ease the Traffic
To reduce traffic jams, the Jakarta Provincial Government is considering splitting office working hours into two alternatives, namely at 08:00 and 10:00 local time. The Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) Chairman of Commission B, Ismail, stated on Thursday, the 11th of May 2023, that the proposal “seems worthy of being finalized and reviewed as an […]
British Ambassador Offers LRT Railway Cooperation In Bali
The Bali Provincial Government intends to build light rail transit (LRT) as a type of public transportation. LRT is a light-construction rail mode of transportation. The governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, made the declaration on Thursday, the 11th of May 2023, in the Jayasabha Building in Denpasar during a meeting with Owen Jenkins, the British […]
An Elephant in Bali Allegedly Crushed American Tourist’s Arm
An American tourist described how she got her arm locked in an elephant’s mouth and how this terrifying experience cost her $10,000 in hospital expenses. Beth Bogar, a woman from New Hampshire in the US, and her husband, Les were visiting the well-known Mason Elephant Park & Lodge last week, which is the only dedicated […]
Bali Enforces an International Driving Licence for Foreigners Renting a Motorbike
The Indonesian government is intensifying the implementation of an existing law that applies to all travellers as officials crack down on unruly tourists in Bali. Tourists must have a driver’s licence from their country and an international driving licence while renting a motorbike at the Island of Gods, Bali. It is a pre-existing rule for […]
Cambodia Prime Minister Apologised Over Indonesian Flag Incident at SEA Games
Hun Sen, the prime minister of Cambodia, has expressed regret for the recent incident with the upside-down Indonesian flag at the pre-show of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, which are now taking place in Phnom Penh. On Wednesday, the 10th of May 2023, at their meeting in Labuan Bajo outside of the 42nd ASEAN Summit, […]
Coldplay Announces Asia & Australia Tour: Jakarta Ticket Sales Starting on May 17th
Coldplay has officially confirmed that they will perform in Jakarta as part of a tour that will take them across Asia and Australia beginning in November of this year. The band’s debut performance in Jakarta will take place on the 15th of November at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, as revealed in the announcement. According to […]
Australian Tourist’s Heroic Act at a Burning Building In Bali
An Australian tourist in Bali who bravely entered a burning building wearing just his shorts has appeared at a news conference while idly sipping beer. Six Australian tourists were in Bali on Saturday, 6th of May 2023, when a fire on the island’s west coast threatened to destroy the buildings on Bali’s market. They leapt […]
Economist in Bali Calls For an Increase in the Visa On Arrival Fee for Tourists
As tourists worldwide rejoice that the World Health Organisation has formally dismissed the Public Health Emergency of International Concern for Covid-19, a Bali-based economist advocates for this opportunity to be capitalised on as a breakthrough moment. Although the public health policy had been in place for over a year, people worldwide had become accustomed to living […]