Sumatra’s Floods: The High Cost of Cheap Permits
Written by Giostanovlatto, Founder of Hey Bali and Observer of Tourism & Sustainability JAKARTA — When a tropical cyclone meets ...
Tag: Indonesia
A Journalist’s Tears in Aceh Flood Zone Reveal the Hidden Cost of a Prolonged Disaster
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia — In a raw and unscripted moment that has resonated across social media, CNN Indonesia field producer Irine ...
Scandal Deepens: KPK Uncovers $13 Million Corruption Case in Workplace Safety Certification
JAKARTA — Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Thursday a staggering escalation in a high-profile graft scandal, alleging that a ...
Beyond Tourist Visas: Indonesia’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Foreign Workers and Overstayers
JAKARTA — In a sweeping three-day nationwide operation, Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration apprehended 220 foreign nationals for suspected immigration violations, ...
As Indonesia Updates Its Criminal Code, Bali Looks to Ancient Law
DENPASAR, Bali — As Indonesia prepares to implement a new national Criminal Code (KUHP) in January 2026, Bali's Governor, I Wayan ...
The New Standard of Luxury: Why Bali’s Off-Grid Villas Are Gaining Ground After the Aceh Blackout
BALI — A 16-day power blackout in Aceh has sent a quiet but powerful signal across Indonesia's tourism and property sectors, ...
When the Lights Go Out: Aceh, Disaster Response, and the Illusion of Energy Transition
In times of crisis, electricity is not a convenience. It is a lifeline. Hospitals rely on it. Water systems depend ...
Investing in Indonesia Just Got Safer: New Stock Exchange Rules to Prevent Market Manipulation
JAKARTA — In a significant move to bolster market integrity, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has implemented a new trading rule ...
Future Doctors of Indonesia Clinch International Gold: A Boost for Bali’s Medical Tourism Ambitions
JAKARTA — In a significant validation of Indonesia's burgeoning medical talent pool, a team of students from Trisakti University's Faculty of ...
Romania Reports First Leprosy Cases in Over Four Decades, Involving Indonesian Nationals
CLUJ, Romania — Romanian health authorities have confirmed the country’s first cases of leprosy in more than 40 years, according to ...
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