Jakarta Urged to Work from Home as Major Events Converge on the 5th of September
With the Grand Mass at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) and the Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) at the Jakarta Convention Center,...
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Jet Fuel Leak from Plane Goes Viral, Garuda Indonesia Responds
A video showing jet fuel pouring from the right wingtip of a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport...
Significant Increase in Foreign Tourists Using Trains in Indonesia in 2024, KAI Reports
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported a surge in foreign tourist numbers, with trains, including the high-speed train Whoosh, becoming...
‘Peringatan Darurat’ Goes Viral on Social Media, Large-Scale Demonstrations Loom
The ‘Peringatan Darurat‘ (in English: ‘Emergency Warning’) poster featuring the Garuda Pancasila symbol on a blue background has gained traction...
Australian Mother Desperate to Raise Funds for Comatose Son After Crash in Bali
Shane Ramsay, a 30-year-old carpenter from Perth, is in a coma after a serious moped accident in Bali and his...
Indonesia Tightens Foreign National Arrivals to Prevent Spread of Monkeypox
The Indonesian Ministry of Health is strengthening health screening procedures for international tourists and foreign nationals, including state guests, to...
Indonesia Unveils New Passport Design During Independence Day Celebration
The Indonesian passport, which was previously green, has now been updated with a new version featuring a red cover and...
New Regulation Bans Foreigners with Passports Valid for Less Than Six Months from Entering Indonesia
The prohibition of foreign nationals with passports valid for less than six months from entering Indonesia is detailed in the...
Komodo International Airport Dominated by Private Jets and Commercial Flights, Immigration Says
Since its designation as an international airport, flight activities at Komodo International Airport, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, have been...
Google Responds to Findings of Hotel Data Falsification in Indonesia
The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia or PHRI) revealed on Monday, 12th of August, that...
Indonesia Launches New Driving Licence Format for International Recognition
The Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia or Polri) has officially launched a new format for the Indonesian driving...
Bali’s Tourism Levy Has Only Reached 40%, Government Says
Since its introduction on the 14th of February 2024, the levy for foreign tourists in Bali, also known as the...
Controversy Erupts Over Latest Government Regulation Concerning Contraceptives for Teens
One article contained in the recently issued Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah or PP) Number 28 of 2024 concerning Health has...
Indonesia Wins Two Golds, Jumps to 28th in 2024 Paris Olympics Standings
The Indonesian contingent secured two gold medals, climbing to 28th place in the medal standings for the 2024 Paris Olympics....
Recent ASEAN Conference Discusses Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Children
The ASEAN Conference, held in Denpasar, Bali, from the 7th until the 8th of August, focused on various prevention efforts...
Sandiaga Uno Declares Firm Action Against Illegal Foreign Workers in Bali
The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, will take firm action against foreign nationals in Bali who...
Government of Jakarta Affirms Sanctions for Students Who Smoke or Vape
Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, recently stated that the provincial government of Jakarta will consider revoking the...
Bali International Hospital to Become a Leading Health Tourism Destination, Says Member of DPR RI
Bali International Hospital is recognised by the government for its potential to offer world-class healthcare services in Indonesia. Member of...
Minister Erick Thohir Urges TikTok and YouTube to Invest in Indonesia’s Growing Digital Economy
During a meeting in Paris, the Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, encourages TikTok and YouTube to support local...
Bali, Labuan Bajo, Raja Ampat as Favourite Destinations for Foreign Tourists, Golden Rama Reports
According to the Indonesian travel agency Golden Rama, Bali, Labuan Bajo, and Raja Ampat are the most favoured holiday destinations...
Aviation Expert Skeptical Over Plans for Airline Ticket Price Reduction
Aviation expert Alvin Lie questioned the consistency of the efforts by the Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga...