East Java’s Mount Bromo Closes for Tourists from 21-24 June
On Tuesday, 18th June, the Great Hall of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (BB TNBTS) announced the decision to...
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Indonesian Passport to Get New Design and Colour in 2024
The Indonesian Immigration authorities have announced a significant update to the Indonesian passport, with a new design and colour set...
International School Tuition Fees in Asia for 2023
On the 12th of June, 2024, the International Schools Database published on its website the latest analysis focusing on the...
Indonesian Government Threatens to Block X (Formerly Twitter) If Pornographic Content is Allowed
The current Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, confirmed his stance regarding X’s recent policy to allow...
A Female Farmer Found Dead, Swallowed by a Giant Python
A tragic incident took place in Sidrap as a woman was found dead inside a giant python. A farmer and...
SOFITEL BALI NUSA DUA BEACH RESORT WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL – SALES, DIAN MEYTANIA
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Dian Meytania as its new Director of...
English Tourist Arrested for Crashing Truck into Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali
Another chaotic incident by a foreigner unsettled the Island of Gods once again. On Sunday, 9th June, North Kuta Sector...
Australian Tourist Bitten by Monkey in Bali, Pays Rp97 Million for Rabies Vaccine
An Australian tourist in Bali experienced an unexpected incident when bitten by a monkey at one of the tourist locations....
Indonesian Government Passes Bill to Allow Six-Month Maternity Leave
On Tuesday, the 4th of June, 2024, the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia (DPR RI) officially passed the bill called...
Russian Airlines Plan Direct Flights to Jakarta and Bali
Russian airlines have expressed interest in opening direct flight routes to Indonesia, especially Jakarta and Bali. Indonesia continues to grow...
The Story Behind the Viral ‘All Eyes on Papua’
The ‘All Eyes on Papua’ movement has gone viral on social media since early June, not long after the ‘All...
Controversial Cliff-Cutting in Bali Sparks Outrage
Authorities halt hotel construction amidst environmental and permit concerns. As a world-class tourist destination, tourism practices in Bali are increasingly...
‘Tapera’ Applied to Foreigners Jeopardises Indonesia’s Image, Says Expert
Public policy expert and observer, Trubus Rahardiansyah, commented that the new Public Housing Savings (Tapera) policy that also applies to...
Global Investors Show Strong Interest in Bali Urban Rail Development Project
The plan to develop and build a train-based mass transportation corridor in Bali (Bali Urban Rail) is entering a new...
Daring to Innovate with a Spirit of Improvement: A Message from the Director General of Immigration in a Coordination Meeting of Immigration Representatives
To encourage and strengthen coordination and cooperation in the implementation of immigration duties and functions at Indonesian representative offices, the...
Iconic Board Game ‘MONOPOLY’ to Launch Bali Edition in 2025
Winning Moves is producing MONOPOLY: Bali Edition under the official licence from Hasbro. With the announcement of MONOPOLY: Bali Edition,...
Indonesian Government Mandates Employee Salary Cuts for Tapera Contributions
The Tapera (Public Housing Savings) contribution policy is currently a hot topic of discussion in society. Tapera is an abbreviation...
Tourism Expert Criticises Plan to Build Airport in North Bali
The plan to continue the construction of an airport in the North Bali region is facing opposition. Nyoman Sukma Arida,...
Karma Kandara’s di Mare Restaurant shines in Exquisite’s Best Restaurants and Bars Awards
Experience Award-Winning Dining at di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara. Karma Kandara is thrilled to announce that di Mare Restaurant has...
Australia to Produce Non-Alcoholic Wine for the Indonesian Market
Australia innovates with non-alcoholic wine to cater to Indonesia’s predominantly Muslim population. Many young people are interested in wine due...
Wives of Foreign Nationals Protest Age Limits in Deciding Children’s Citizenship
Indonesian wives of foreign nationals who have children from mixed marriages are protesting against the age limit for deciding their...