Three Tigers Died in Medan Zoo Due to Financial Crisis
Medan Zoo, a zoo owned by the Medan City Government, is currently experiencing a financial and animal health crisis. As...
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The Henley Passport Index Ranks the Most ‘Powerful’ Passports in the World for 2024
Passports issued from Singapore and Japan maintain their status as the most ‘powerful’ globally. On 10th January, the Henley Passport...
Foreigner’s Video Labelling Bali the ‘Worst Place in the World’ Sparks Netizens Outrage
The Balinese people were angered by the circulation of a video of a foreigner calling Bali the “worst place in...
World Bank: Indonesia’s Economic Prediction in 2024
The World Bank reports that Indonesia’s economic growth in 2024 will reach 4.9 percent, lower than the previous year’s 5...
Agoda Unveils ‘New Horizons’: Discover the Rising Destinations for Travellers
Digital travel platform Agoda has released its first ‘New Horizons’ list, featuring rising destinations in Indonesia. These destinations compare search...
Bali Police Arrest Taxi Driver Extorting Foreign Tourists
Police from the Bali Regional Police and Denpasar Police successfully arrested a taxi driver who blackmailed two foreign tourists while...
Alcoholic Drinks Excise Tax Increases as of 1st January 2024
The government is introducing new excise rates for alcoholic beverages from 1st January 2024. It has been noted that there...
Bali Immigration: Foreigners Overstaying Face Rp1 Million Daily Fine
The Immigration Office in Bali underscores penalties of Rp1 million for foreign nationals whose residence permits have expired or overstayed....
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Unveils 78 Autogates for Swift and Secure Crossings
A total of 78 autogates at Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 arrival and departure terminals at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport officially...
Bali Is Adamant About Tackling Its Traffic Issue – Here’s How
Bali’s roads were overcrowded with vehicles throughout the 2023 year-end holiday, prompting the local government to address the vexing issue...
Indonesia Introduces Online Residence Permit Extension for Foreign Visitors
Foreign nationals visiting Indonesia can now apply for an extension of residence permits online. Silmy Karim, the Director-General of Immigration,...
Indonesia Invites Global Tourists to Witness 2024 Elections
Embracing the upcoming 2024 elections, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy aims to leverage this democratic milestone to entice...
Full Implementation of NIK as Taxpayer Postponed to 1st July 2024
The full implementation of the National Identification Number (NIK) for future tax payment was originally planned for 1st January 2024...
26 Road Sections in Jakarta Will Be Closed on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve 2024, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Department will once again implement traffic engineering at 26 locations from...
Hidden Camera Scandal Within Bali’s Nightlife
Two popular nightlife venues in Bali have become embroiled in a hidden camera scandal, as reported by Australian media outlets....
Indonesian Immigration Issues Five-Year Multiple Entry Visa Policy
The Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has introduced a multiple entry visa policy (visa for...
Trade Expo Transaction Value Reaches Rp473 Trillion
The Ministry of Trade has hosted the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) this year, recording a transaction value of US$30.5...
Foreign Tourists Apprehended at Bali Airport for Alleged Assault at Nail Art Salon
On Saturday, 16th December 2023, at 5:30 PM, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office succeeded in apprehending two suspicious female foreigners...
2024 National Holiday and Collective Leave
The government has declared national holidays and collective leave in 2024, comprising 27 dates, including 17 national holidays and 10...
Bali’s Famous Attractions Set for Ticket Prices Increase in 2024
A number of popular tourist attractions in Bali are set to experience an increase in entrance ticket prices from next...
Indonesia and South Korea Developing Electric Buses for Bali Public Transportation
The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have agreed on bilateral cooperation to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem for public...