Indonesian Government to Combat Online Gambling by Preparing VPN Regulations
The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs has announced that it is drafting regulations on the use...
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Crocodile Shocks Shoppers After Wandering into Corner Shop on Taliabu Island
Residents on Taliabu Island, North Maluku, were left shocked when a large crocodile entered a corner shop (also known as...
Foreign Tourists Wearing Bikinis at Mount Rinjani Hot Spring, Lombok, Go Viral
A video showing several foreign tourists wearing bikinis while bathing in the Aiq Kalak hot spring in the Mount Rinjani...
Bali Governor Koster Firmly Rejects Casino Development in Bali
The Bali government emphasises that casinos and all forms of gambling are strictly prohibited, stressing that Balinese tourism must remain...
Bank Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Public Transport in Bali
Bank Indonesia (BI) Bali Province has launched the QRIS Tap payment service to support public transport in Bali. The QRIS...
Indonesian Minister of Transportation Designates 36 Airports as International by 2025
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Transportation, has designated 36 public airports as international airports. The decision was formalised...
NICE Joins ICCA, UFI, and AFECA to Strengthen Global MICE Presence
Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) is proud to announce its official membership in three of the world’s most prestigious MICE...
Indonesia Acquires Southeast Asia’s First Ballistic Missile
Indonesia has deployed the KHAN short-range ballistic missile system in East Kalimantan, marking a first for Southeast Asia. The missile,...
Emirates to Ban Power Bank Usage on Aircraft Starting October 2025
Emirates Airlines has announced a new policy regarding the use of power banks: Passengers will only be allowed to bring...
Bank Indonesia to Trial Payment ID System
Bank Indonesia will trial its Payment ID system this month to unify financial transactions using National Identity Numbers, but experts...
Christian Wildhaber Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective August 2025. With over...
Foreigner Performing Tightrope Walk Above Sekumpul Waterfall Goes Viral
Social media was abuzz with footage of a foreign national performing an acrobatic stunt at Sekumpul Waterfall in Sekumpul Village,...
Religious Leaders Gather, Call for Firm Government Action Against Religious Intolerance
Indonesian religious leaders unite in Jakarta to condemn rising acts of intolerance and urge the government to uphold constitutional protections...
Advancing Transparency and Professionalism in Bali’s Property Market
For many, Bali’s property market is home to a vibrant yet complex ecosystem with plenty of opportunities. But with great...
Speedboat Runs Aground in Bali, Sanur Port Temporarily Closed
According to the report of the Head of the Class II Benoa Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas...
Garuda Indonesia Launches New Halim Perdanakusuma–Bali Route
New daily service from Jakarta’s city-centre airport to Bali is poised to boost domestic connectivity for business and premium travellers....
Foreign Tourist Visits to Indonesia Reach 7 Million in First Half of 2025
In the first semester of 2025, the Indonesian tourism sector continued to show positive developments, as measured by the number...
Crypto Asset Income Tax in Indonesia Increases to 0.21%
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Finance, has officially changed its taxation policy for digital currency or crypto assets,...
Bali Government Bans Development of Tourism Facilities on Productive Land
Governor Wayan Koster enforces a strict ban on new tourism development on Bali’s productive land as part of a long-term...
Construction of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Timur Enters Final Phase
Mayapada Healthcare (PT Sejahteraraya Anugrahjaya Tbk) (IDX: SRAJ) held a topping-off ceremony for the construction of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Timur...
Fraser Residence Sudirman Jakarta, a Business Unit of PT. Hung Kuang International Hospitality Collaborates with The Peak at Sudirman to Hold Blood Donation Event as a Commitment to Humanity
As a tangible expression of social responsibility, Fraser Residence Sudirman Jakarta, a business unit of PT. Hung Kuang International Hospitality,...