Kanjuruhan Stadium Football Riot, 131 People Dead
3rd October 2022 ā€“ 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 Expatā€™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. Itā€™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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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 […]
Hereā€™s Why Visa Process Is Slow as Jokowi Implied
20th September 2022 ā€“ President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has requested Immigration to ease the making of visas for the investment program. As it turns out, the issue lies not on Immigration but rather, on the regulations that give documents required for visas to agencies outside of it. Visa service to foreigners is ruled in PP […]
The First Panoramic Train in Indonesia, What to Expect?
20th September 2022 ā€“ The first panoramic train in Indonesia will soon be in service as the test run videos have been publicly shared on social media a couple of weeks ago. Commerce Director of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Persero, Hadis Surya Palapa, said that he does not want to rush the process as […]
Bali for Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2022
20th September 2022 ā€“ Bali has become the location for the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2022. This event is an annual international B2B congress revolving around the wedding industry held from 27th to 29th September 2022. According to the Head of Operations QNA International, Tanvir Ahmed, at the Weekly Press Briefing of the Ministry […]
Update on Petition of Canggu’s Noise: New Regulation
19th September 2022 – A new update regarding the petition on the noise in Canggu area was announced. Canggu’s beach clubs and nightclubs were reported to cause noise pollution which was not quite regulated. This new regulation announced by the minister of tourism and creative economy, Sandiaga Uno, is set to limit the noise to […]