Wolf Moon to Appear on 3 January: Will It Be Visible Across Indonesia?
Just days after New Year fireworks faded from the sky, another celestial event is set to take centre stage. On 3 January 2026, people will be able to see the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year. The Wolf Moon occurs when the Moon sits opposite the Sun, allowing its full face to […]
Jakarta Collects IDR 3.6 Billion in Donations for Sumatra During New Yearā€™s Eve Events
The Jakarta Provincial Government collected IDR 3.6 billion in public donations for disaster victims in Sumatra during the New Yearā€™s Eve 2026 celebrations. The funds were raised through a series of events held across the capital. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the donations were recorded as of 1:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on Thursday, […]
Search Extended for Missing Valencia Coach and Sons in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has extended the search operation for the Spanish coach of Valencia CFā€™s womenā€™s football team, Fernando Martin Carreras, and his two sons, who remain missing after a tourist boat sank in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. The extension follows an evaluation conducted by […]
Police Investigate Fire That Destroyed 10 Villas in Bali on New Yearā€™s Day
A fire destroyed 10 villas in Bali, at the Villa Desa Harmonis complex on Jalan Tegal Sari, Labuan Sait, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, in the early hours of New Yearā€™s Day. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday (1 January 2026). The Bali Police said the fire was allegedly caused by sparks from […]
Jakarta Planetarium Returns to the Public After 13 Years, Offers Free Access for Students
The Jakarta Planetarium and Observatory has officially reopened to the public after being closed for more than a decade. Located within the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) complex in Cikini, Central Jakarta, the facility resumed operations following a comprehensive revitalisation. The planetarium ceased operations in 2012. After a 13-year hiatus, it reopened on Tuesday (December 23), […]
Bali in 2025: Recap of Popular News That Happened on The Island
Before we realised it, 2025 had drawn to a close, leaving Bali marked by a year of major events that shaped public discourse, policy, and daily life on the island. From January to December, at least 13 popular news unfolded, capturing both local and international attention and leaving lasting impressions on residents, travellers, and authorities […]
Jakarta Sets Eight Entertainment Stages for New Year as Fireworks Discouraged
The Jakarta Provincial Government will prepare eight entertainment stages for the 2026 New Yearā€™s Eve celebrations. The stages will be located across several key areas of the capital, including FX Sudirman, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK), and Kota Tua. Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno confirmed the plan on Sunday, December 28, 2025, during an event […]
Is Bali Quiet This Christmas and New Year? Officials Address Tourism and Hotel Trends
Reports describing Bali as unusually quiet during the Christmas and New Year holiday period have circulated widely on social media. In response, Bali Governor Wayan Koster and Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana have addressed the situation, citing changes in tourism patterns, weather conditions, and transportation capacity across Indonesia. Koster: Domestic Tourism Declines as Flights Are […]
Indonesia Weather Update: BMKG Predicts Continued Rainfall Until Early January
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast that rainy conditions will continue to dominate most parts of Indonesia over the next seven days, from 27 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Based on BMKGā€™s 24-hour accumulated rainfall prediction, moderate to heavy rain is still expected in many regions, particularly across Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, […]
Tourist Boat Sinks in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia: Valencia Coach Fernando Martin and Three Children Missing
A tourist boat accident in the waters off Padar Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Saturday, 27 December 2025, left several victims, including Spanish football coach Fernando Martin Carreras and three of his children, who remain missing. Martin, the coach of Valencia Femenino B, was travelling with his family aboard […]