Brazilian Climber Who Fell on Mount Rinjani Found Dead: How Extreme Is the Hiking Trail
Juliana Marins, a Brazilian climber who went missing on Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia, was confirmed dead after her body was located by a joint search and rescue (SAR) team on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Her body was discovered at a depth of approximately 600 metres in a steep ravine near the […]
Layoffs at Finns Recreation Club Confirmed During Redevelopment into Resort
Finns Recreation Club, located on Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung, has officially begun a major transition that will see the facility shift from a recreation-based business to a resort. As part of this transformation, 157 employees have been laid off. The decision was confirmed by the Badung Industry and Manpower Office (Disperinaker) following […]
ParQ Ubud, Formerly Known as the ‘Russian Village’, Now Under New Ownership
ParQ Ubud, previously known as “Kampung Russia”(Russian Village), has officially been closed and acquired by a new investor following government action earlier this year. On 20 January 2025, Gianyar Regency’s Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) ordered the closure of the property due to multiple regulatory violations. These included breaches of Article 19 paragraph 3 […]
Brazilian Tourist Falls on Mount Rinjani, Evacuation Still in Progress
A Brazilian tourist identified by the initials JDSP (27) is currently the subject of an ongoing rescue operation after reportedly falling into a ravine in the Mount Rinjani area, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Saturday, 21 June 2025. The incident occurred in the Cemara Nunggal area, located along the climbing route to the mountain’s […]
Prabowo-Putin Meeting Opens Path for Nuclear Cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in Russia. The meeting marked a significant step forward in Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations, with both leaders agreeing to strengthen collaboration in several strategic sectors. Following the meeting, President Putin announced Russia’s openness to working with Indonesia in […]
Jakarta Offers IDR 1 Fares for MRT, LRT, and Transjakarta on Anniversary Day
In celebration of Jakarta’s 488th anniversary on 22 June 2025, the Jakarta Provincial Government will offer a special fare of just IDR 1 for public transport services, including Transjakarta, MRT Jakarta, and LRT Jakarta. The reduced fare will apply for a full 24 hours, from 00.00 to 23.59 WIB, allowing residents and visitors to travel […]
FIFA Appoints Jakarta as Regional Hub for Southeast and East Asia
Jakarta has officially been designated as FIFA’s regional activity centre for Southeast Asia and East Asia. The announcement follows the signing of the Host Country Agreement (HCA) between the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and FIFA at the newly established office in Jakarta. As a Asia Hub, the Jakarta office will serve as a strategic connector […]
Chinese Tourist Drowns While Swimming at Long Pink Beach, Komodo National Park
A Chinese tourist identified as Qiu Yan (32) drowned while swimming at Long Pink Beach, located within Komodo National Park, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. According to police and eyewitness reports, the victim did not follow the safety instructions provided by the tour guide. The West Manggarai Police Public […]
Fatal Villa Shooting in Bali: Three Australian Nationals Arrested
Two of the three Australian citizens suspected of shooting their fellow nationals in Bali have been arrested, with one captured overseas and brought to Jakarta. The third was apprehended by a joint operation involving several Indonesian law enforcement bodies and Interpol Southeast Asia. The ‘Villa shooting in Bali’ occurred on Saturday, 14 June 2025, at […]
Eruption of Mount Lewotobi Causes Flight Cancellations in Kupang and Bali
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, located in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on June 18, 2025, caused significant disruption to air travel in eastern Indonesia, particularly affecting operations at El Tari Kupang Airport and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. The volcanic eruption, which occurred on the afternoon of June […]