Bali Immigration Investigates Belarusian National Over Alleged Removal of Indonesians From WhatsApp Group
A Belarusian national is being questioned by the Singaraja Class II TPI Immigration Office following allegations that he removed Indonesian citizens from a WhatsApp community group in Bali, prompting calls for an investigation into his activities on the island. The allegations gained public attention after Italian content creator Christian Giacobbe shared the incident on his […]
Indonesia Launches Indonesian International Latin Festival & Asia-Pacific Salsa Summit 2026
Indonesia has officially launched the Indonesian International Latin Festival & Asia-Pacific Salsa Summit 2026, marking the country’s first international Latin dance festival and competition to host the official Asia-Pacific Summit International Competition. Held from 30 July to 3 August 2026 at the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, the five-day event is organised by Zigzag Indonesia and […]
Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire Off East Java, Five Dead and Hundreds Evacuated
The passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II caught fire while sailing in the waters north of Sumenep, Madura, on Sunday, 2 August 2026, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple commercial vessels and search and rescue authorities. The ferry was operating its regular Surabaya–Makassar route when the blaze broke out at approximately 6:00–7:00 a.m. Western […]
Fred Cole: Building the Future of Education in Indonesia with Bridge Academy
Education has always evolved alongside society, but few moments have been as transformative as the rise of artificial intelligence. For Fred Cole, however, AI is not simply another technological trend. It is an opportunity to rethink how learning is designed, delivered, and experienced. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bridge Academy, Fred brings decades […]
Indonesia and India Accelerate Cross-Border QR Payment Talks to Boost Digital Transactions
Indonesia and India have agreed to accelerate discussions on implementing a cross-border quick response (QR) code payment system as both countries seek to strengthen financial cooperation and facilitate digital transactions. The cross-border QR payment system between Indonesia and India is set to become operational by the end of 2026. The initiative was announced during Indian […]
Indonesia Urges Eligible Taxpayers to Apply for Non-Active NPWP Status Under New Regulation
Indonesia’s tax authority is reminding taxpayers that an active NPWP still carries both rights and obligations. But for those whose circumstances have changed, whether they have stopped working, closed a business, or no longer meet the requirements to remain a taxpayer, the status should not be left active indefinitely. Under Directorate General of Taxes Regulation […]
Viral Bali Running Club Controversy: Two Dutch Men Organisers Banned from Indonesia
The Directorate General of Immigration has barred two foreign nationals from re-entering Indonesia after allegations that a running community in Canggu, Bali, discriminated against Indonesian citizens during participant registration. The controversy began after a 23-year-old Indonesian woman shared her experience on social media, claiming that her application to join the Bali Silent Disco Run, organised […]
Indonesia to Host FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, Faces Malaysia, Singapore and India in Group A
Indonesia has officially been confirmed as the host of the Premier Division of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with the national team drawn into Group A alongside Malaysia, Singapore and India. The tournament draw was announced by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) on Wednesday (29 July). The competition will feature 14 teams, divided into […]
11 Foreign Tourists Reported Missing in Indonesia’s Tomini Bay Found Safe
Eleven European tourists and one Indonesian crew member have been rescued after a speedboat sank in the waters of Tomini Bay, while search and rescue teams continue to look for the vessel’s missing captain. The speedboat departed from a diving resort in Tojo Una-Una Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Friday morning and was scheduled to arrive […]
Authorities Condemn Fatal Mob Attack on Suspected Chicken Thief in Tabanan, Bali
Presidential Chief of Staff General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman has condemned the fatal mob attack on a man accused of stealing chickens in Tabanan Regency, Bali, urging the public to reject vigilantism and allow criminal cases to be resolved through the legal process. In a statement received in Jakarta on Monday, Dudung described the death of […]