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The Embassy of Kuwait in Indonesia through its Chargé d'affaires Abdulwahab Alsenan is restricting travel from and to the State of Kuwait. Photo courtesy of Embassy of Kuwait in Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA In support of preventing the spread of Covid-19 outbreak, the Kuwait government in Indonesia through its Chargé d'affaires Abdulwahab Alsenan is restricting travel from and to

Illustration of empty roads due to large-scale social restrictions. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA The government continues its efforts in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia, including breaking the chain of transmission. President Joko Widodo expected that the large-scale social restrictions and physical restrictions policy to be implemented more rigorously, more disciplined and more effectively.

Illustration of medical workers wearing personal protective equipment. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA President Joko Widodo pointed out that the protection of health workers and the provision of medicines and healthcare equipment is top priority. He emphasised on this concern when chairing a limited meeting to discuss the response to the Covid-19 pandemic by teleconference at

Illustration of a large number of cars in toll road during Mudik during Eid. Photo courtesy of unsplash.com/NOWJAKARTA Mudik (Homecoming) during Eid in Indonesia is a tradition which involves the movement of people in a large number. As an illustration, in 2019 there was a movement of approximately 19.5 million people to all regions of

In less than a week, Jakarta city government has declared a state of emergency since the escalating number of the COVID-19 infection is concerning. Social distancing needs the commitment from the community. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA On Friday, 20 March, Jakarta City Governor Anis Baswedan announced the state of emergency to avoid more people getting infected by the

After the pandemic enters the archipelago, the world’s 4th biggest populated country is fighting to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). There are many lessons we need to know. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA Based on data collected from Worldometers, the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected more than 250,000 people with more than 10,000 died in the world

Enlightening, invigorating, entertaining and downright delicious, the Ubud Food Festival is not to be missed by any food lover out there. Photos courtesy of Ubud Food Festival/NOWJAKARTA Indonesia’s leading culinary event, Ubud Food Festival 2020 Presented by ABC returns for its sixth year this 26 to 28 June (rescheduled from 17 to 19 April), presenting

At the invitation of President Joko Widodo, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will pay a state visit to the Republic of Indonesia from Tuesday, 10 March to Friday, 13 March 2020. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be accompanied on their visit by foreign minister Stef Blok. The state visit affirms the close,

Illustration of Britain exiting the EU. Photo courtesy of Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA In a recent public address, UK Ambassador, HMA Owen Jenkins detailed the positive impact of Brexit towards UK-Indonesia relations. Following a warm welcome to the audience, the Ambassador started with a succinct yet comprehensive definition of Global Britain. “Leaving the EU is an opportunity for

TransJakarta has prepared the 10-year plan to strive for excellence. Photo courtesy of Rangga Cahya Nugraha on Unsplash/NOWJAKARTA Since 2004, Jakarta Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Transjakarta has risen its popularity among the general public and considered as the most integrated transit system in Jakarta so far. Despite having a preference for rapid transportation such as KRL Commuterline, LRT,

During the flood disaster that hit Jakarta early January, MAPALA Universitas Indonesia took part in the search and rescue operation. Photo courtesy of Mahasiswa Pencinta Alam (MAPALA) Universitas Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA On 2 January, I received a text from a fellow mountaineer saying, “We need more volunteers”. I wasn’t sure what to think that morning! Natural disasters

Shoppers in Jakarta will soon be unable to carry their groceries in single-use plastic bags as the Jakarta administration has issued the regulation to ban it for commercials. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA Jakarta City Government officially announced the regulation to ban single-use plastic bags in commercials are including the department store, supermarket, and traditional market starting in June. Jakarta