Underground Subway Project in Bali Officially Begins with Laying of First Stone
The development of Bali’s underground railway system, also known as the Bali Light Rail Transit (LRT), has officially commenced and...
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Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Take Action Against Foreign Nationals Operating Illegal Businesses in Indonesia’s Small Islands
The large number of unlicensed businesses run by foreign nationals in remote islands has made the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime...
Government Aims to Implement New Policy ‘Indonesia Quality Tourism’ to Address Overtourism
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is currently developing a new policy to tackle issues of overtourism and...
Indonesia Introduces Visa-Free Entry for 13 Countries Under New Regulation Effective 29 August
The government of Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry as part of a new regulation aimed at boosting tourism and investment...
Mpox Outbreak, Foreign Travellers Entering Indonesia Must Fill Out Electronic Forms
Effective from Tuesday, 27th of August, travellers from abroad wishing to enter Indonesia are required to complete an electronic form...
Riau Islands Special Economic Zones Capable of Being an Investment Gateway, Government Remarks
Riau Islands have emerged as a strategic investment hub in Indonesia, boasting the highest number of Special Economic Zones and...
Foreigners Summoned by Immigration in Bali for Turning Villa into School
Two Swiss nationals and one Turkish national have been summoned by the Immigration Office after being suspected of illegally converting...
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,...
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....