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Police Bust Casino in Batam, 10 Foreigners Arrested

Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2026August 21, 20260

The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency raided a gambling operation—involving both arcade-style games and casino-style gambling—at Nagoya Game Zone in...

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Immigration to Raise Visa on Arrival Fee to Rp1 Million

13 Aug 2026 — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs plans to raise the Visa on Arrival (VoA) fee from the current Rp500,000 to a range of Rp750,000 to Rp1 million. The Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, stated that the tariff adjustment is being implemented...

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Immigration to Raise Visa on Arrival Fee to Rp1 Million

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Indonesia's Customs Seizes Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold in Genitals and Rectums

14 Aug 2026 — The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, through Soekarno-Hatta Customs, has apprehended several Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle gold out of the country by concealing it in their genitals and rectums. The incident came to light on Tuesday, the 11th of August. The Director...

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BMKG Warns of Maximum Tides in Bali During Mid-August

11 Aug 2026 — The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi dan Geofisika or BMKG) has issued a warning regarding the potential for maximum high tides in several coastal areas of Bali from the 11th to the 17th of August, 2026. BMKG warns that the timing of peak high tides may vary...

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BMKG Warns of Maximum Tides in Bali During Mid-August

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81st Indonesian Independence Day “Celebrate Indonesian Pride”

13 Aug 2026 — A Week of Culture, Cuisine and Meaningful Connections This August, InterContinental Bali Resort presents Celebrate Indonesian Pride, an immersive week-long programme from 14–20 August 2026 honouring Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day through thoughtfully curated culinary experiences, cultural traditions, artisan craftsmanship and authentic local encounters. Inspired by the richness and diversity of...

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81st Indonesian Independence Day “Celebrate Indonesian Pride”

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Foreign Tourists Continue Holidaying in Labuan Bajo Following East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake

20 Aug 2026 — Foreign tourists in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, have continued their holiday activities safely and normally after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Mbay-Nagekeo area of East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday, the 15th of August. Tourism activities in Labuan Bajo, particularly at Komodo National Park, have resumed. Foreign tourists were...

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Foreign Tourists Continue Holidaying in Labuan Bajo Following East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake

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