Malaysian Arrested for Illegally Entering Riau
27th October 2022 – A man from Malaysia has been arrested for entering Indonesia without permission. Said man known as Lim Wee Ping was arrested for entering the territory of Riau Province without any valid documents. The Immigration Office of the Regional Office of the Riau Ministry of Law and Human Rights has taken firm […]
Enjoyable Business Networking at Sun Katsura with Social Expat
Last night, Social Expat held a monthly event in Sunkatsura, a Japanese resto located at ELYSEE SCBD Jakarta. This is our first “Business Networking” despite already having other “Social Networking” events before. The place offered a delightful city view from the top of the building and the atmosphere to build your business network. The event […]
Indonesia’s Herbal And Wellness Tourism in Tawangmangu
Developing wellness tourism in Indonesia is likely the right step to expanding knowledge of Indonesian heritage richness. Considering that every year Indonesians spend around US$11 billion on health tourism abroad. Welness tourism is an activity that prioritises health and physical wellness, as well as restoring the spiritual and mental health of tourists. In order to […]
Immigration has Officially Released Second Home Visa
26th October 2022 – The Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has officially launched a second home visa policy. This policy refers to Circular Letter (SE) Number IMI-0740.GR.01.01 of 2022 concerning the Authorizing of Visas and Limited Stay Permits for Second Houses issued on Tuesday (25/10). The Acting Director General of […]
Maros Pangkep Geopark Becomes Part of UNESCO
24th October 2022 – UNESCO has officially listed Maros Pangkep Geopark in South Sulawesi as part of the UNESCO Global Park (UGG). This decision was followed after a meeting of the UNESCO Global Geopark Council in Thailand. The management for the Maros Pangkep received the news from UNESCO on Monday (5/9) via e-mail. The General […]
Denpasar Hotel Occupancy Rate Reached 54%
25th October 2022 – Hotel occupancy rate in Denpasar, Bali is currently recorded at 54% on average. The Head of the Denpasar City Tourism Office, MA Dezire Mulyani, hopes that it can reach 60% to 70% by the end of the year. The rise of tourists in Denpasar has happened since the Lebaran holiday which […]
Indonesia Gives Visa Free for G20 Summit 2022
Indonesia will exempt all G20 Bali summit’s foreign attendees from the entry visa requirements. The benefit will apply to delegates and journalists during the event. The acting director general of immigration Widodo Ekatjahjana announced on Thursday. Indonesian immigration provides visa-free entry to foreign delegates and journalists who will participate in G20 to ease their tasks, […]
Omicron XBB Subvariant Has Entered Indonesia
21st October 2022 – The Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin notified that the Covid-19 Omicron XBB subvariant has been identified in Indonesia. However, the Minister did not specify when and in which province the subvariant was found though he reassured that it is being supervised. Sadikin mentioned the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in […]
November Events In Kuta Social Club
Are you planning to be in Bali this November and still don’t know where to go? You might want to check out Bali Social Club to be put on the list. Many social events are lining up there through November that you shouldn’t miss. To make it easier, we sum up some of the best […]
Artotel Casa Kuningan Officially Opens with A Special Price
21st October 2022 – Artotel Group’s new hotel, Artotel Casa Kuningan, is a hotel that is as comfortable as your home that offers a green view. Collaborating with PT Selat Niagatama, this hotel is open for the public on Thursday (20/10) at Jalan Denpasar Blok A/13. The location is strategic, landing near foreign embassies, government […]