The month of August is special for Indonesia. It was on the 17th of August 1945 that Indonesia proclaimed its independence. The whole month sees many celebrations, the peak of which is on the 17th, [read more]
Surat Tanda Melapor or STM for short, is a letter issued by the Indonesian police. It is proof that a foreigner has been registered with them. In this article we explore the legal standing of [read more]
Online shopping is relatively new to Indonesia, but it has exploded in recent years. It is said that by 2020 the market will have a value US$ 130 billion. That places it third in Asia, [read more]
What is BPJS? BPJS stands for Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (Social Insurance Administration Organization). BPJS adminsters the Indonesian national health insurance Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional or JKN for short. There are two versions of BPJS: BPJS [read more]
In 2017, Eid al-Fitr or Idul Fitri falls on June 25. More popularly known as Lebaran in Indonesia, it’s one of the most revered Muslim holidays. It celebrates the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadhan. [read more]
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