Indonesia Passes Golden Visa Regulation
Local and regional newswires, including Tempo are reporting that Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has released details on the golden visa regulation as stipulated by the Indonesian government. This regulation is contained in Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 22/2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as well
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ChatGPT Boss Gets First Golden Visa
International newswires, including reporting by CoinGape, are saying that OpenAI CEO and ChatGPT Boss, Sam Altman has become the first foreigner to receive Indonesia’s newly introduced Golden Visa, which not only allows him a ten-year residency but also grants him VIP treatment at Indonesian airports. Besides the prestige of being the inaugural recipient, Altman gains several privileges with
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First Indonesia Sustainability Forum Wants Global Cooperation
According to a press release published by PRNewswire, world leaders, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape gathered in Jakarta on Thursday (07/09/23) to attend the first Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF), along with global sustainability experts, to discuss ways of striking a balance between growth and planet protection. The Indonesian Government, through the Coordinating Ministry of
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Private Investors in IKN to Hold Groundbreaking Events This Year
Antara News are reporting that Head of the The Nusantara National Capital (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono has said to the House of Representative (DPR) in Jakarta that a number of collaborations have been established between private investors and his party and that there will be two groundbreaking events in the new capital by the end of this year
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Mount Bromo Remains Closed for Safety Reasons
Tempo are reporting that the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Great Hall (TNBTS) issued an announcement on Sunday evening (10/09/23), about the full closure of access to and/ or through the national park. The closure was put in effect on Sunday at 19:00 West Indonesia Time until further notice. Head of the TNBTS Administration Division, Septii Eka
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Pakuwon and Marriott to Develop Luxury Hotels in IKN
Tempo are reporting that PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk in cooperation with Marriott International is set to develop three luxury hotels; Westin, Four Points, and Tribute Portfolio in the new capital of Nusantara (IKN.) Pakuwon and Marriott International inked the agreement to develop the hotels in Jakarta on Wednesday (13/09/23.) The partnership is a follow-up to Pakuwon’s
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Ijen Officially Confirmed as a UNESCO Global Geopark
According to reporting from Antara News Bali, the Ijen area in East Java was officially confirmed as a UNESCO Global Geopark through an international conference in Marrakech, Morocco last week. The inauguration was carried out by handing over the Ijen Geopark certificate as a “Global Geopark Network Institutional Member” for the period 2023-2026 to the
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New Process For Sports, Music and Arts Visas to be Trialed
Indonesia will trial a more streamlined and simplified process to issue sports visas and music and arts visas intended for foreigners for sports activities, as well as music and arts performances, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Immigration. “We are simplifying the visa requirements for sports and music and arts
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Free High-Speed Train Tickets Selling Fast
Jakarta Globe are reporting that tickets to go on the new high-speed Jakarta-Bandung train trial runs are selling like hotcakes. Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), the consortium that runs the project, is allowing Indonesians to go on free test rides in phases. On Sunday (17/09/23) KCIC held ticket sales for those wanting to ride the
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Jokowi Breaks Ground for First Hotel in IKN
Local news wires, including Jakarta Globe, are reporting that President Jokowi laid the foundation stone for the first-ever hotel in the future national capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan on Thursday (21/09/23.) This landmark hotel, named “Hotel Nusantara”, is being developed by a consortium of prominent Indonesian business magnates, spearheaded by Sugianto Kusuma, also known as
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