Monolocale Resort: Where Art Meets Luxury in Bali’s Heart
Monolocale, meaning “studio flat” in Italian, traditionally refers to a single-room living space with a kitchen and bathroom—a simple setting...
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Immigration Announces Updated Rules for Extending Visa on Arrival and Visit Visa
Indonesia’s immigration has introduced updated rules for extending Visa on Arrival (VoA) and Visit Visa for foreign nationals. The extension...
The Westin Jakarta Announces New General Manager: Thomas Glaser
The Westin Jakarta is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Glaser as its new General Manager. In this role,...
Impact of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Eruption, Flights from Australia to Bali Cancelled
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara erupted again on Tuesday night, 12th of November, resulting in...
Indonesia to Remove Property Taxes to Boost Housing Market
Indonesia’s government announces plans to eliminate property taxes and extend mortgage tenures to stimulate the housing market and support President...
2025 National Holidays and Collective Leave
The Indonesian government has announced a total of 27 national holidays and collective leave days for 2025. This schedule, detailed...
Ukraine Issues Prabowo Subianto Stamps, Hopes for Stronger Relationship
Special-edition stamps featuring the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, have been issued by the Ukrainian...
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Entrance Fee Surges, Prompts Reactions from Tourism Operators
The new entrance fee for Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park has nearly doubled for local and foreign visitors, with sudden...
Ministry of Industry Hopes Apple Will Commit to Building Factory in Bandung
The Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia hopes that Apple will commit to realising the proposed investment to...
DKI Jakarta to Introduce New Progressive Vehicle Tax Scheme in 2025
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is set to implement a new scheme for vehicle tax in early 2025. The regulation...
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island Erupts, Death Toll Continues to Rise
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted early Monday, 4th of November. At least nine people...
Foreign Nationals Holding ITAP and ITAS Can Now Use Immigration Autogates
Indonesia grants ITAP and ITAS holders access to autogates at major airports, enhancing a more convenient and efficient travel experience....
Foreign Interest in Jakarta’s Apartments Falls Despite Eased Regulations
Simplified regulations have not spurred significant growth in foreign interest in Jakarta’s apartment market. The Head of Research at Jones...
Number of Foreign Tourist Visits in East Kalimantan Increases Rapidly
East Kalimantan’s tourism sector has shown a positive trend following the COVID-19 pandemic, with various natural, cultural, and man-made tourist...
Grand Hyatt Bali Earns Silver EarthCheck Certification
Grand Hyatt Bali celebrates its Silver EarthCheck Certification, furthering its commitment to sustainable hospitality in alignment with Hyatt’s World of...
Bali Reportedly to Build Second Airport Under President Prabowo Subianto’s Administration
The long-delayed project of building a second airport in Bali is reportedly being revived under the administration of the newly...
Can Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet Resolve the Moratorium Debate in Bali?
Newly elected President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, known as the “Red and White Cabinet”, is the largest since 1966 when Indonesia’s...
Ridwan Kamil Proposes Disneyland in the Thousand Islands, Sparking Debate
Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Ridwan Kamil recently asserted his ambitious plan to establish a Disneyland theme park in the Thousand Islands,...
Garuda Indonesia Implements ‘Seat Selection’ Starting 26th of October
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has introduced a paid seat selection option for passengers, effective Saturday, 26th of October. This...
Indonesian Passport Application Fees to Increase Starting December 2024
The Indonesian government has raised passport application fees for documents with a validity of up to 10 years, set to...
Not Yet Permitted, Minister of Industry Says iPhone 16 Still Illegal in Indonesia
Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, has yet to give the green light for the launch of the iPhone 16...