The Power of Mama, A Community of Women Who Protect Forests from Fire
In West Kalimantan, there is a community of strong women who protect the forests in their area from fires. They are The Power of Mama. The Power of Mama is an organization of strong women across generations from 4 villages in Ketapang, Pematang Gadung Village, Sungai Besar Village, Sukamaju, and Sungai Awan Kiri.Ā They performed […]
Bali is the Second Most Popular Wedding Destination in the World
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said Bali is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists from India, including those who want to hold weddings. This aligns with Bali’s title as the second most popular wedding destination in the world by 2024, according to a recent survey by Bounce.Ā Earning a high wedding score […]
Tourist Ship in Labuan Bajo Burned, All Foreign and Local Passengers Safely Evacuated
There was a tour boat accident in Labuan Bajo. The Phinisi Sea Safari VII ship caught fire due to an alleged electrical short circuit. Fortunately, 33 foreign and local tourists who were on board survived. Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno highlighted the burning of a tourist ship in Labuan Bajo. Sandiaga emphasized the […]
Foreigners in Bali Love to Wear Online Motorcycle Driver Jackets
The existence of online motorcycle driver in Bali seems to attract tourists. After previously being excited by the hug your driver trend, now some foreign tourists are very interested in the green jacket typical of online motorcycle taxi drivers. Viral social media uploads of tourists wearing motorcycle driver jackets have become the latest fashion trend […]
Viral Video of Hundred-Year-Old Trees in Bali Cut Down for Beach Club
Bali has beautifulĀ natureĀ withĀ beautiful beaches and green land with big trees.Ā However, a viral video shared by @therahayuproject recently caused a stir because it appeared that a large, hundreds of years-old tree in Bali was cut down.Ā What makes it shocking is that the felling of the tree is rumored to be to build a beach […]
BMKG: Indonesia not Affected by Southeast Asia Heatwave
You may have realized that the weather and the sun are scorching lately.Ā Countries in Southeast Asia are grappling with heatwave that are reaching record-high temperatures. The extreme weather has led to school closures and triggered urgent health warnings in various regions. For example, students in the Philippines were asked to stay at home on Monday, […]
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Agree to Add New Flight Routes, Allow Umrah to Use Tourist Visa
The governments of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are expanding cooperation in the aviation sector, a move that will significantly enhance travel convenience. This includes agreeing to add new flight routes between them and vice versa, opening up more options for travel and trade. Through the exchange of diplomatic notes, the Ministry of Transportation proposed changes […]
Bendesa Adat Berawa Village Arrested for Alleged Extortion of IDR 10 Billion
The Bali High Prosecutor’s Office (Kejati) conducted Operation Tangkap Tangan (OTT) against a customary village head/Bendesa Adat Berawa, with the initials KR. KR allegedly extorted an investor with the initials AN for IDR 10 billion in a licensing case for a land sale and purchase transaction in Berawa Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. […]
Viral Video Shows Tourists in Bali Throwing Their Motorbikes into a Pool
A video showing a group of tourists in Bali throwing a rented motorcycle into a swimming pool has gone viral on social media.Ā In the video, three topless men are seen by the pool. One of them is laughing while pushing the gas of a white motorcycle with a loud noise, while the other appears […]
Government is Considering Giving Dual Citizenship to the Indonesian Diaspora
The government plans to offer dual citizenship for Indonesian diasporas working in the digital technology sector to work in the country to increase digital talent. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan offers dual citizenship to talented Indonesian diasporas.Ā Luhut conveyed this from the pulpit of the opening speech of the Microsoft […]