Prabowo Warns Indonesians to Prepare for Economic Difficulties Amid Middle East War
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged the public to prepare for potential economic difficulties stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, emphasising that global instability may affect countries far beyond the region. Prabowo delivered the statement while inaugurating the Bailey Bridge and Armco Bridge in Aceh on Monday, 9 March 2026. During his […]
Indonesian Immigration Arrests Portuguese Woman Wanted in Murder Case
Indonesian immigration authorities have arrested a Portuguese woman listed on an international wanted notice in connection with a premeditated murder case in her home country. The woman, identified as MG (30), was detained at the South Jakarta Immigration Office while processing immigration documents. Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman said the arrest was carried […]
New Bali Regulation Threatens Jail for Illegal Rice Field Conversion into Villas
The Bali Provincial Government has introduced criminal sanctions to control the conversion of productive agricultural land into villas and commercial properties. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster signed a Regional Regulation (Perda) on the Control of Productive Land Conversion and the Prohibition of Nominee Land Ownership Transfer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The regulation aims to […]
[Download Handbook] Essential Indonesia Tax Knowledge Every Foreigner Should Know
For many expatriates, adjusting to life in a new country often comes with unexpected administrative challenges. Among the most commonly overlooked is taxation. While relocating to a new country can be an exciting professional or entrepreneurial opportunity, understanding several fundamental compliances is often far from straightforward. Indonesia maintains a structured and increasingly strict regulatory framework […]
BMKG Warns of Potential Heavy Rain in Java and Bali During 2026 Eid Homecoming
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of potential heavy rainfall in several regions during the 2026 Eid homecoming period. The forecast was presented at the Eid al-Fitr Preparation Coordination Meeting held at the Mutiara Auditorium, Police Science College, South Jakarta, on Monday (2 March 2026). The briefing was delivered by BMKG Head […]
Roemah Koffie and BAIC Indonesia Introduce Ramadan Dining, Eid Hampers, and Educational Hub
Roemah Koffie and BAIC Indonesia have launched a joint Ramadan campaign and a new collection of Eid hampers for 2026. The initiative was introduced during a collaboration event held at BAIC Tower in Gading Serpong. Both brands are part of the JHL Group and used the event to present several programmes for Ramadan and Eid […]
Laufey Announces Jakarta Concert for âA Matter of Time Tourâ in May 2026
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey has announced that Jakarta will be one of the stops on her international âA Matter of Time Tour.â The concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026. The announcement was made through Laufeyâs official channels and quickly drew attention from fans across Asia and beyond. The tour will cover […]
Bali Mutilation Case Update: Bloodstains Match DNA of Missing Ukrainian Manâs Mother
Bali Police have confirmed that bloodstains found in a villa and a car in Tabanan Regency match the DNA of the mother of a missing Ukrainian citizen, Ihor Komarav, 28. The confirmation was based on forensic laboratory tests conducted on samples collected from the crime scenes. Bali Police Public Relations Chief Senior Commissioner Ariasandy said […]
Harmony in Practice: Bali Prepares for Nyepi and Takbiran on the Same Night
Nyepi Day, marking the Caka New Year 1948, will fall on 19 March 2026, coinciding with the Takbiran night welcoming Eid al-Fitr 1447 H. The overlap has prompted authorities in Bali to issue a joint appeal to ensure both religious observances proceed in an orderly manner. The appeal was issued by the Bali Provincial Government, […]
Thousands of Flights Cancelled Worldwide, Affecting Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims and Foreign Tourists in Bali
More than 58,000 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims have been delayed in returning home following flight suspensions linked to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The regional conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has led to the closure of several air routes. As a result, flight operations in parts of the Middle East […]