Warong Nasi Pariaman, widely recognised as the oldest Padang restaurant in Singapore, will permanently cease operations at the end of January 2026. The restaurant, which has served traditional Nasi Padang for nearly eight decades, will stop trading on 31 January 2026. The closure was announced by the management through the restaurant’s official Instagram account, @pariamanmasakanpadang, […]

A foreign national drew attention after performing an unplanned acrobatic stunt inside a busy shopping mall in Bali. The incident took place on Monday, 26 January 2026, in a central area of the mall where a decorative pool is located. Witnesses said the individual suddenly climbed onto the pool structure and performed a backflip while […]

A video showing a Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) walking with a limp in the forest area of the Sanggabuana Mountains has gone viral on social media. The footage was recorded in Tegalwaru District, Karawang Regency, West Java. The animal, which is listed as endangered, appeared to be injured and in poor physical condition. The […]

A two-year-old male orangutan named Roy was officially handed over to the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) on Tuesday, following more than a year of being raised by a resident in Palangka Raya. The handover took place at a house on Jalan Merdeka Km 10 and was marked by a quiet but emotional […]

Moving to Bali for an Indonesian expat is the stuff made of travel dreams. Stay in Paradise of  Bali can read about the idyllic location, delectable cuisine, and unique culture that are pretty well-documented about the Indonesian island. Indeed, popular culture has done a great job of showcasing the most picturesque features of the island, […]

A short video showing a foreign woman riding an online motorcycle taxi during heavy rain in Bali has gone viral on social media. The clip, uploaded by Instagram user @deniniipaninii, captured an unusual yet practical sight: the motorcycle was fitted with a roof, shielding both the rider and the driver from the rain. The woman […]

An alleged indecent act involving a foreign national has drawn widespread attention on social media after a video circulated online showing a confrontation at Martha Christina Tiahahu Literacy Park in Blok M, South Jakarta. In the video, a female visitor claims a foreign man exposed his genitals in the public space. The woman said she […]

Planning a trip to Indonesia? The country continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading global travel destination, offering experiences that extend well beyond the familiar appeal of Bali. For international travellers and expats living in Indonesia, the archipelago presents a wide range of options, from highland retreats and cultural landmarks to marine destinations recognised […]

A British tourist has shared his experience of falling seriously ill while holidaying in Bali, after swimming in the pool of a five-star resort. Joshua Chimupeni, 23, from London, said he became unwell shortly after swimming at his hotel. During the swim, he put his head underwater and unintentionally swallowed small amounts of pool water. […]

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has intervened following the circulation of a viral video depicting two children engaging in dangerous activity on a railway line in Sidoarjo, East Java. The footage, which sparked widespread public concern, shows the minors standing in close proximity to a moving train. The incident occurred at kilometre 31 ½ on […]