Indonesia Guide

Before we realised it, 2025 had drawn to a close, leaving Bali marked by a year of major events that shaped public discourse, policy, and daily life on the island. From January to December, at least 13 popular news unfolded, capturing both local and international attention and leaving lasting impressions on residents, travellers, and authorities […]

Reports describing Bali as unusually quiet during the Christmas and New Year holiday period have circulated widely on social media. In response, Bali Governor Wayan Koster and Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana have addressed the situation, citing changes in tourism patterns, weather conditions, and transportation capacity across Indonesia. Koster: Domestic Tourism Declines as Flights Are […]

On Friday, December 26, the Fire Department (Damkar) carried out an unusual rescue at a luxury restaurant after a cat became trapped inside the premises. The incident drew public interest and online attention. The fire crew received a call after staff reported a cat hiding in a difficult location within the restaurant. The animal’s agile […]

Staying informed about emergency numbers in Bali is essential for anyone travelling or living on the island. As you know with the recent Bali floods, this island is now facing extreme weather and natural disasters that can happen unexpectedly. Knowing who to call and how to reach help can make a critical difference. Not only […]

The Jombang Police Department has transformed one of its Christmas and New Year service posts into a Frozen-themed installation, drawing public attention during the 2025–2026 year-end holiday period. The post is located on the eastern side of Jombang Station, East Java, Indonesia. The themed post was introduced as part of police operations to secure Christmas […]

A traditional village game from West Java has captured online attention after a video of it circulated widely on social media. The footage shows a convoy of children riding lori-lorian, a bamboo-based slide game, in Ciherang Hamlet, Cihaurkuning Village, Malangbong District, Garut Regency. The video was uploaded to Instagram by @danangzedchanel and shows children taking […]

The Jakarta Light Festival Christmas Edition 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI) in Central Jakarta from 23 to 27 December 2025. The event will run for five consecutive evenings, from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm WIB. Information about the festival was shared through the official Instagram account of the […]

A video shared on Instagram by user @mood.jakarta shows a scene that has captured public interest. The footage shows children in Lamalera Village, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), playing and swimming with a whale. In the clip, they appear unafraid and, at times, sit on the whale’s body as it moves through the water.   Lihat […]

Basral Graito Hutomo secured a gold medal for Indonesia in men’s street skateboarding at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand after a dramatic final run. Competing at Extreme Sport Park Rajamangala in Bangkok on Sunday, 14 December 2025, the Solo-born athlete entered the final round. Basral was the last skater to perform in the single […]

As the end of the year approaches, cities across Indonesia begin to shift into celebration mode. From Jakarta’s bustling streets to Bandung’s creative quarters and Bali’s glowing coastlines, the festive atmosphere is already building. New Year’s Eve is no longer just about watching the clock strike midnight. It has become an evening filled with live […]