Paryono Ramadhan
- Property and Real Estate
- May 24, 2026
- 27 views
Controversial Super-Luxury Property Tax Sparks Concerns from Indonesia Property Watch
A new policy imposing a five percent Income Tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, set to take effect on June 1, 2015, has ignited significant debate within Indonesia’s housing sector. Industry…
Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 23, 2026
- 35 views
Bintan Fishermen Escalate Protests Against Sea Sand Mining Policies Amid Environmental and Livelihood Concerns
The coastal landscape of the Riau Islands (Kepri) has become a flashpoint for environmental and social unrest as hundreds of traditional fishermen from Bintan recently converged on the Governor’s Office…
Tata Titiana
- Travel and Tourism
- May 21, 2026
- 28 views
Indonesia Allows Eid al-Fitr Homecoming for 2021, Amidst Lingering COVID-19 Concerns and Expert Caution
Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant policy shift from the previous year, the Indonesian government has announced that citizens will be permitted to undertake the traditional Eid al-Fitr homecoming (mudik)…
Chalifah Fatihah
- Culinary and Food
- May 20, 2026
- 30 views
Thailand Officially Halves Visa-Free Stays for Tourists from 93 Countries Amidst Crime Concerns
Bangkok, Thailand – In a significant policy shift aimed at curbing a rise in transnational crime, the Thai government has officially reduced the visa-free stay duration for foreign nationals from…
Bambang Pamungkas
- Business and Finance
- May 20, 2026
- 32 views
Indonesia Unveils Sweeping Commodity Export Overhaul, Industry Leaders Voice Concerns Over Market Access
President-elect Prabowo Subianto, during his address at the 19th Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) concerning the Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM PPKF) for…
- Culinary and Food
- May 14, 2026
- 34 views
Unair Microbiologist Reveals Hantavirus Characteristics and Prevention Methods Amidst Rising Concerns
Surabaya, Indonesia – In response to growing public health awareness, a leading microbiologist has detailed the characteristics of Hantavirus and outlined crucial prevention strategies. Dr. Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo, a…
- Travel and Tourism
- May 14, 2026
- 38 views
Lebaran Homecoming Allowed in 2021, But With Stringent Health Protocols and Expert Concerns
Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant policy shift from the previous year, the Indonesian government has announced that citizens will be permitted to undertake the traditional Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) homecoming…
- Culinary and Food
- May 13, 2026
- 46 views
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Sparks Global Health Concerns, Highlighting Endemic Risks in Indonesia
A recent outbreak of Hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean has ignited public concern regarding the transmission of this rodent-borne illness. While the incident has…
- Business and Finance
- May 10, 2026
- 45 views
Argentina Grapples with Surging Hantavirus Cases Amid Environmental Shifts and International Health Concerns
Argentina is currently facing a significant public health challenge as hantavirus cases have nearly doubled over the past year, reaching the highest infection rates seen since 2018. The South American…
- Business and Finance
- May 9, 2026
- 32 views
Global Debt Soars Past 300% of GDP in Key Economies, Raising Fiscal Stability Concerns Worldwide
The global financial landscape is increasingly dominated by a burgeoning mountain of debt, with several nations reporting total debt-to-GDP ratios exceeding 300% – an equivalent of more than three times…
- Culinary and Food
- May 8, 2026
- 39 views
IDAI: Hantavirus Risk Low, No Need for Public Panic Amidst Cruise Ship Concerns
Jakarta, Indonesia – May 8, 2026 – The Indonesian Pediatric Society (Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia – IDAI) has issued a statement urging the public to remain calm regarding news of…
