Dozens of Pilot Whales Stranded off Rote, East Nusa Tenggara
A coordinated rescue effort returned 34 whales to the sea, while authorities conducted necropsies on the other 21 deceased whales...
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Jakarta to Host FIA Rallycross World Cup in December 2026
The world’s governing body for motorsport, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), confirmed that Jakarta will host the inaugural 2026...
Jakarta to Hold Car-Free Night on Takbiran Evening
Jakarta will introduce traffic restrictions around the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout from 10 PM on Takbiran Night, while TransJakarta services continue...
440 Flights at Ngurah Rai Airport Will Halt Operations During Nyepi, Ferry Operations Suspended
To observe Nyepi Day (Day of Silence) in Bali, which falls on the 19th of March 2026, approximately 440 aircraft...
Palestinian Citizen in Bali Possessing Drugs Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison
On Thursday, the 5th of March, the Denpasar District Court in Bali sentenced a Palestinian national, identified as MH (40),...
Bogor Immigration Detains 13 Japanese Citizens Suspected of Online Fraud
The Bogor Immigration Office arrested 13 foreign nationals from Japan suspected of involvement in online fraud. The foreigners were arrested...
Indonesia to Officially Apply Age Restrictions for Social Media Users Starting March 2026
The Indonesian government is preparing to officially implement new regulations restricting children under the age of 18 from accessing social...
Interest in Becoming Indonesian Citizens Among Foreigners and Children of Mixed Marriages Is Increasing
The Indonesian Ministry of Law has received numerous citizenship applications from foreign nationals and children of mixed marriages seeking to...
Immigration Raises Alert as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Flights
Immigration issues emergency stay permits and waives overstay fines as Middle East conflict disrupts Indonesia-bound flights. The Directorate General of...
Car Driver Crashes into Vehicles in Central Jakarta, Carrying Weapons
The driver of a car with the initials HM (25) drove against the traffic and crashed into several vehicles on...
Bali to Host Opening Event of 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
For the first time, Bali has been selected to host the opening event of the 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving...
Two Foreign Nationals Test Positive for Measles After Returning from Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Health responded to the official International Health Regulations (IHR) notification from the Australian Health Authority regarding...
Indonesia and US Agree to Develop Semiconductor Industry in Batam
Indonesia moves to position Batam as a strategic semiconductor hub through a US$4.9 billion partnership with the United States (US)....
Not Just Cholesterol: An Irregular Heartbeat Can Trigger a Stroke
Atrial fibrillation often goes unnoticed, yet it can increase stroke risk up to fivefold. Many people assume that stroke is...
New Zealander Goes on Rampage at Gili Trawangan Prayer Room
A foreign national from New Zealand with the initials ML went on a rampage because she disliked and felt disturbed...
Indonesia and the US Officially Sign ‘Historic’ Reciprocal Tariff Agreement
Indonesia and the United States (US) officially signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on Thursday, the 19th of February,...
DAMRI Launches Jakarta–Bali Route, Commencing Operations in March 2026
Djawatan Angkoetan Motor Repoeblik Indonesia (DAMRI) will soon introduce a new intercity and interprovincial (Antar Kota Antar Provinsi or AKAP)...
Convict in Bali “Bloody Suitcase” Murder Case Released from Prison Early
After more than a decade in Kerobokan Class IIA Penitentiary, a foreign national from the United States with the initials...
Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Targets Collaboration with BTS for Tourism Promotion
The government explores partnership opportunities with BTS to elevate Indonesia’s tourism appeal during the group’s 2026 Jakarta concert. The Ministry...
Bali Governor Urges Airbnb to Remove Unlicensed and Tax-Failing Accommodations
The Bali Provincial Government has urged Airbnb to comply with regulations in its role as a bridge between villa accommodations...
Russian National Arrested at Bali Airport Over Attempted Animal Smuggling
Indonesian authorities thwarted an alleged wildlife trafficking attempt involving pythons and iguanas at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali,...