BMKG Warns Potential Extreme Weather in Several Regions
10th October 2022 – The Head of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Dwikorita Karnawati warns of potential extreme weather that will happen to several regions in Indonesia. Thus, she asked residents to be aware of such conditions for the next few weeks. BMKG has predicted middle to heavy rainfall with thunder and strong winds […]
WHO Allows Indonesia to Lighten Health Protocols
4th October 2022 – The Minister of Health (Menkes), Budi Gunadi Sadikin, said that he was asked by President Joko Widodo to consult with the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the status of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. According to him, WHO allowed if the Government of Indonesia lightened a couple of health protocols. Meanwhile, […]
PPKM Level 1 Extended to 7th November
4th October 2022 – The Government has once again extended the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement or CARE (PPKM) for the Java-Bali area and others. Currently, all areas are under the Level 1 category. This extension is valid starting from today, Tuesday (4/10) to 7th November 2022. This extension is based on the Instructions of the […]
Jokowi: Covid-19 Pandemic Will Probably End Soon
3rd October 2022 – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that the government is open to the opportunity to declare that the Covid-19 pandemic to be over in the near future. This is told during the launch of the Inclusive Partnership Movement for Upgrading Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on Monday (3/10). “The pandemic has […]
Kanjuruhan Stadium Football Riot, 131 People Dead
3rd October 2022 – The East Java derby match, Arema FC vs Persebaya Surabaya in the 11th week of Liga 1 2022-2023, ends up in tragedy as police shoot out tear gas to disperse the riot happening in the stadium. Persebaya Surabaya managed to win by 3-2 against Arema FC for the first time after […]
Social Expat’s Exciting First-Ever Social Networking Event
The pandemic has almost ended, and the number of Covid-19 cases in Jakarta starting to dwindle slowly but steadily. It’s the perfect time to start meeting people and networking after two years of minimum face-to-face interactions. To introduce Social Expat to expatriates in Jakarta, our very first event is held at Costess, Cyber 2 Tower […]
Foreign Tourists Continuously Increases in Yogyakarta
26th September 2022 – The number of foreign tourists visiting Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) continuously increases. With most of them coming from Europe, the DIY Tourism Office (Dispar) has begun to intensify promotions internationally. Head of Dispar DIY, Singgih Raharjo, said that his team has offered travel agents a few tour packages to Yogyakarta. He […]
Festival Dalang Anak Nasional Held at Kota Tua
23rd September 2022 – Persatuan Pedalangan Indonesia (Pepadi), or known as the Indonesian Puppeteers Association, is holding the 15th national Festival Dalang Anak in Kota Tua Jakarta, Taman Sari, West Jakarta. This wayang event will be held for three days, from Thursday (22/9) to Saturday (24/9). Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, said that the […]
Labourers Protests, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan Closed
21st September 2022 – Labour workers, who are members of the Labour Party, Federation of Indonesian Metal Workers Union (FSPMI), and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPO) rallied in front of DKI Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (21/09). Due to this, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan is closed off as masses of labourers occupy the […]
Batik Lasem Prepared as Souvenirs for TWG G20
21st September 2022 – Hand-drawn Batik Lasem is prepared as a souvenir for the participants of the G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG). Batik Lasem originates from Rembang, Central Java, which uses natural materials during its making process. According to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, this is aligned with one of the […]