Navigating life abroad is infinitely more rewarding when you have a strong, vibrant community by your side. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to pitch your next big venture, a sports enthusiast eager to hit the padel court, or simply looking to expand your social circle over great food and drinks, Indonesia’s international community offers […]

International DJ and music producer Diplo has shared his appreciation for a koplo music performance by DJ Habib Gunjat, a keyboardist from Southeast Sulawesi, following their collaboration at an event in Bali on Thursday, 8 October. Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, shared videos of the performance on his social media accounts, showing […]

Residents of Banjarsari Hamlet in Bareng Village, Bareng District, Jombang Regency, East Java, have revived an ancestral ritual involving the bathing of a cat as they wait for rain following a prolonged dry season. The ritual took place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, after the hamlet’s farmland remained parched through the end of September. With […]

Jakarta is firmly securing its place as the undisputed entertainment capital of Southeast Asia. As music lovers gear up for an unforgettable concert season, the iconic Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) complex in Senayan is preparing to host a thrilling lineup of global icons, K-pop sensation groups, legendary rock acts, and nostalgic pop powerhouses. Whether you […]

A Grab driver in Bali has touched social media users after a video showed his heartfelt reaction to receiving a tip from an Irish tourist so he could finally try his favourite smash burger. The driver was given the tip by Ava, an Irish woman visiting Bali, after he mentioned that he wanted to try […]

Bali, Indonesia, is well known for its beaches, temples and creative communities, but shopping is another part of the island experience worth exploring. Beyond modern boutiques and shopping centres, visitors can find everything from handmade jewellery and woven bags to batik, beachwear, artwork and locally made souvenirs at its markets. A Bali flea market can […]

Indonesia’s rainy season is expected to arrive later than usual this year, with the majority of the country not entering the wet season until November, according to the latest forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The delay is being linked to a very strong El Niño event, combined with a positive Indian […]

A video showing an orange cat trapped in the door of a KRL Commuter Line train has circulated on social media after an incident on Friday night, September 4, 2026. The cat reportedly became trapped as the train departed from Kramat Station in Senen, Central Jakarta. Its tail was caught in a gap at the […]

More than 140 women across ten villages in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, have organised themselves into a community patrol group to prevent and combat forest and land fires, riding motorbikes to monitor hotspots, report blazes and educate residents against slash-and-burn farming. The group, known as “The Power of Mama,” was formed on 8 June 2022 in […]

Across the Indonesian archipelago, ghost stories are not confined to a single night of the year. They are woven into everyday life, passed down through families, whispered by fishermen, and retold by grandparents to keep children close to home after dark. Where a Western Halloween tale might exist purely to give a fright, an Indonesian […]