Indonesia-Australia Clamp Down on Fish Theft at Maritime Border
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia collaborates with the Australian Fisheries Management Authority to curb illegal fishing...
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Australian Citizen Sparks Controversy with Bali Land Ownership Claims
A 32-year-old Australian citizen named Julian Petroulas claims to own 1.1 hectares of land in the Canggu area, North Kuta,...
Five Bali Nine Members Return to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prisons
Five Australians convicted as part of the Bali Nine drug smuggling case have returned to their home country after spending...
Bali Immigration Office Starts Monitoring Foreigners During Holidays, Launches Cyber Patrol Units
The Immigration Office has asked locals to monitor the movements of foreigners staying in villas, hotels, and homestays in Bali...
Lombok Named World’s Best Tourist Destination 2025 by Travel Lemming
Lombok Island secures the title of the world’s best tourist destination for 2025, showcasing its breathtaking natural beauty, rich culture,...
Two Foreigners Die from Falling Tree in Monkey Forest Bali
Two foreign nationals died and another was injured after being hit by a large tree that fell at the Monkey...
Bali Government Plans Wages for Levy Collectors
The government of Bali plans to introduce wages for levy collectors as well as streamline the collection process to enhance...
Holidays Kick Off, Bali and Balikpapan Dominate Most Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
The destinations of Denpasar, Bali, and Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, are the busiest flight routes at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, as...
50 Dairy Cows from Australia Arrive in Indonesia to Support Free Nutritious Meals Programme
A total of 50 pregnant dairy cows from Australia have arrived in Indonesia as part of an effort to support...
Bali’s Immigration Struggles to Combat Foreign Prostitution
Prostitution cases involving foreign nationals as perpetrators are rampant in Bali, posing a significant challenge for the Immigration Office. According...
Indonesia’s Strategic Shift: Balancing Global Tax Compliance with Investor-Friendly Incentives
The Indonesian government is gearing up to implement the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) at a minimum effective rate of 15%...
Ministry of Communication Confirms Microsoft to Invest Rp27 Trillion in Indonesia
The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with Microsoft, is set to launch artificial...
President Prabowo Announces the 2025 Minimum Wage Increase
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, decided to increase the minimum wage for the year 2025 by...
Indonesian Environmental Groups Criticise EUDR Delay
The European Parliament has approved a one-year delay in the implementation of the EU Zero Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which has...
IKN Airport Set to Open for Commercial Flights in 2026
The Ministry of Transportation aims to complete IKN Airport’s construction by December 2024, with commercial operations slated to begin in...
Indian Embassy Building Project in Jakarta in the Spotlight: Here’s the Clarification
The Indian Embassy in Jakarta responds to public concerns about its new 18-storey building, clarifying its exclusive use for diplomatic...
Volkswagen Plans to Produce Electric Cars in Indonesia in 2026
One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW), has revealed that it will produce battery-based electric cars, also known...
Bali Tops the Chart on Fodor’s 2025 Travel ‘No List’
Highlighting overtourism and environmental concerns, Fodor’s Travel unveils destinations that travellers should reconsider visiting in 2025. Fodor’s Travel, the US-based...
Indonesia’s Value Added Tax to Likely Become the Highest in Southeast Asia, Draws Criticism
Indonesia’s Value Added Tax (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai or PPN) will be the highest in Southeast Asia if it increases to...
Indonesia Named the World’s Most Generous Country
Indonesia has once again been recognised as the most generous nation globally, maintaining its top position for the seventh consecutive...
Drug Convict Mary Jane Veloso Awaits Transfer from Indonesia to the Philippines Amidst Diplomatic Complexities
The Indonesian government has received an official request for the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso: a Filipino woman who was...