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The Harau Valley: Unveiling the Hidden ‘Yosemite of the East’ in the Heart of Sumatra

Donny SyofyanMay 21, 2026

by Donny SyofyanMay 21, 20260

Located in the Harau District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra, the Harau Valley has transformed into a world-class tourism...

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

26 Jun 2026 — Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi or KPK) is investigating alleged extortion practices related to the processing of foreign nationals’ residence permits at the Ngurah Rai and Denpasar Immigration Offices in Bali. Investigators have uncovered allegations of unofficial payments, commonly referred to as “click fees“, being demanded from visa...

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KPK Investigates Alleged Extortion Scheme at Bali Immigration Offices

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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

29 Jun 2026 — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung revealed that the hotel complex around Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout), including the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin Oriental and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, will be connected via an underground passage integrated with the mass rapid transit (MRT) system. Anung said the underground connection would eliminate the need...

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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

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Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Corruption

01 Jul 2026 — A panel of judges sentenced former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, to 10 years in prison, with the judges stating that Makarim’s actions in the alleged Chromebook procurement corruption case were premeditated. Makarim’s sentencing hearing was held at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday,...

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Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Corruption

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Gili Trawangan Ranked Among World’s Top Hidden Islands

30 Jun 2026 — One of the world’s leading travel media brands, Travel + Leisure, has released its list of the top 30 hidden islands in the world, with Gili Trawangan, located in West Nusa Tenggara, securing second place on the list. Amid growing interest among travellers seeking tranquillity and authentic holiday experiences, Indonesia’s...

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Gili Trawangan Ranked Among World’s Top Hidden Islands

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Indonesia's Iconic Padang Restaurant Franchise ‘Sederhana’ to Open Its First Branch in Australia

06 May 2026 — Sederhana Restaurant, one of Indonesia’s most iconic homegrown restaurant franchises specialising in Padang cuisine, will open its first branch in the Land of the Kangaroos, specifically in Melbourne. This announcement was made via a photo uploaded to the Instagram account @sederhana.australia on Friday, the 1st of May. The first three...

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