US CDC Issues Zika Virus Travel Warning for Bali; Indonesian Authorities Confirm No Cases Reported
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice over the risk of Zika virus in Bali, advising travellers to take precautions against mosquito bites. Indonesian authorities, meanwhile, have confirmed that no Zika cases have been reported in Bali to date. The advisory, issued on August 7, […]
Video Shows Snake Found Burned to Death While Protecting Eggs During Forest Fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia
Forest and land fires in West Kalimantan are taking a toll on wildlife, with firefighters reporting the deaths of several animals trapped in affected areas, including snakes and a pangolin. A video circulating online has also drawn attention to the impact of the fires on animals. Uploaded by TikTok account @ayaikuy on Tuesday, 18 August, […]
Lombok’s Sade Traditional Village Damaged by Fire, Hundreds of Residents Affected
Sade Traditional Village in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), was struck by a fire on Saturday night, 22 August 2026, destroying dozens of traditional buildings and affecting hundreds of residents. The village, located in Rembitan Village, Pujut District, is one of Lombok’s well-known cultural tourism destinations. It is home to the Sasak community, which […]
Teen in Superman Costume Helps Fight Forest Fires in Indonesia
A 17-year-old student from Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, has drawn international attention after helping local residents and authorities extinguish forest and land fires while wearing a Superman costume. Rudiansyah, a 10th-grade student at SMA Negeri 10 Palangka Raya, has been helping fight fires near his home in Jalan Petuk Katimpun, Petuk Katimpun sub-district, Jekan Raya, […]
Three Israeli Nationals Expelled from Bali Gym, Owner Says They Were Asked to Leave Over Staff Conduct
Three foreign nationals from Israel were expelled from a gym in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, after the owner said one of them had behaved rudely towards staff. The incident was recorded and shared on social media, where it attracted attention after the gym owner was heard questioning the men about their nationality and whether they […]
Indonesian Fisherman Rescued After 26 Days Adrift in Pacific Ocean
A 57-year-old fisherman from Ternate, North Maluku, has been rescued after drifting at sea for 26 days, following his disappearance while fishing off the coast of Pulau Batang Dua. Esau Sidemo, a resident of Bido Village, Pulau Batang Dua District, was rescued by the crew of the French-flagged LNG cargo vessel LNG Endeavour while it […]
CCTV Captures Foreign Woman Stealing IDR 2.5 Million Worth of Clothing in Ubud
A foreign woman was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing four items of clothing worth a total of IDR 2.5 million from the Yoga Shanty shop on Jalan Hanoman No. 30, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Footage of the incident was later shared on social media and went viral. The incident occurred on Monday, July 27, […]
Amid Aftershocks, Mothers Give Birth in Emergency Conditions in NTT, Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on 15 August 2026, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate after damaging homes and public facilities. Among those affected was Maria Florida Nogo Kelen, a resident of Nagekeo Regency who was forced to undergo an emergency Caesarean section while the earthquake and aftershocks continued. […]
NTT Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 68 as Thousands of Homes Are Damaged
The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday, 15 August 2026, has risen to 68, with 213 people reported injured, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as reported by ANTARA News. The earthquake struck Flores early on Saturday morning, with its epicentre near Nagekeo in […]
Viral Lovina Tourist Harassment Case Resolved with an Apology Statement
A local resident accused of sexually harassing an overseas tourist in the Lovina resort area has escaped police prosecution, with local authorities choosing instead to settle the matter by requiring him to sign a formal statement of apology. The incident occurred in Kalibukbuk Village, within the Buleleng District of Bali. The perpetrator, identified as Wayan […]