Visa Update: Immigration Released Specific Visa of Entry
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has announced new rules for visas and stay permits during the “New Habit Adaptation Period”, based on the Director-General
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BREAKING NEWS: Suspect Suicide Bombing at Makassar Cathedral
There has been an explosion, suspected to be a suicide bomb, at a cathedral in Makassar City, South Sulawesi on Sunday 28th March. Head of
Foreigner Caught Trafficking Indonesian Citizens
The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency has arrested an Iraqi national named Ismael Ibrahim Khaleel, on suspicion of human trafficking. The agency’s Crime Director Andi
Lily Wijaya Appointed as General Manager of Aloft South Jakarta
Lily Wijaya has been appointed General Manager of Aloft South Jakarta (previously Aloft Jakarta TB Simatupang). With more than 25 years of hospitality mostly spent
Governor Anies Baswedan Forbids Ondel-ondel Beggers on the Street
DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has prohibited people from using ondel-ondel for busking and begging on the streets. The giant doll is an icon of
Government Bans Eid al-Fitr 2021 Homecoming
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, has announced that Eid al-Fitr 2021 homecoming will now be banned. “It is determined that
India Delays AstraZeneca Vaccine Exports, Indonesia Potentially Affected
India has suspended all exports of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, according to a source in the foreign ministry. The Indian government has made this
Dozens of Foreigners Vaccinated in Sanur, Bali
As many as 30 foreigners received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Sanur, Bali on Thursday 25th March. “These foreigners have been vaccinated and are staying
Bali and Bintan Aim to Open to Foreign Tourists in 2021
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has suggested that there is a plan to reopen access to foreign tourists this year. So far, Bali
Easter Eggstra Brunch at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel
Anigré Restaurant welcomes guests to an Easter Eggstra Brunch. This Easter-themed brunch menu by Executive Chef, Agung Budiantoro includes roasted whole lamb and turkey, beef
Tourism Ministry Releases New ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Campaign
Indonesian communications agency M&C Saatchi has launched its first video for Indonesian Tourism. Its aim is to encourage domestic travellers to explore an Indonesia that’s
The Legendary Signatures All Day Buffet Returns
Signatures Restaurant brings you the ultimate lavish daily buffet for lunch and dinner. Conveniently located at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s lobby level, Signatures embraces an
10-Day BaliCore: Bali COVID19 Relief Expedition
The BaliCore (Bali COVID-19 Relief Expedition) team, in collaboration with Jakarta-based community trail development specialists idGuides, is set to embark on a unique fundraising journey
Czech Freelance Diving Instructor Deported from Bali
A foreign citizen from the Czech Republic, with the initials VZ, has been deported by the Team of the Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement Section of
International Travel Still Limited, New COVID-19 Variants Fears
The Indonesian government is still limiting the entry of foreigners in order to anticipate and prevent the arrival of new COVID-19 variants. “These new variants
Trigana Plane Slips at Halim, Flight Diverted across Jakarta
A Trigana Air cargo plane, set on the Jakarta-Makassar route, slipped off the runway when landing at around 11:26am at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, East Jakarta
Three Bali Hyatt Properties’ New Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing – Rene Mayer
Hyatt Hotels Indonesia is pleased to announce the appointment of Rene Mayer as the Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing all commercial aspects for
Hyatt Hotels in Indonesia Launch Another Flash Sale
After the success of Hyatt Indonesia’s first-ever flash sale late last year, 11 Hyatt hotels and resorts in four cities in Indonesia are back with
Face-to-Face School by July, Minister Says
According to the Education and Culture Minister, Nadiem Makarim, remote learning could potentially cause prolonged negative social impacts. The risk of students dropping out of
Global Air Quality 2020: Pollution in Jakarta Remained High During PSBB
IQAir Global Air Quality data has shown the level of PM 2.5 pollution in Jakarta has remained high during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in
Sell Beer Shares, Anies Urged
DKI Jakarta’s Regional House of People’s Representatives (DPRD) Chairman Prasetio Edi Marsudi has urged the DKI Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan, to sell the provincial government’s