Yogyakarta Replaces Bali as Top Domestic Destination for Indonesian Families
As the 2025 year-end holiday period approaches, travel preferences among Indonesian families are showing a shift, with Yogyakarta emerging as the most searched domestic destination, replacing Bali. Accommodation search data from Agoda indicates that Yogyakarta ranked first among domestic destinations for family travel. Interest in the city increased by 29% compared with the previous year. […]
Jakarta Lifts Odd-Even Traffic Rule for Christmas, 25–26 December
The Jakarta Provincial Government has confirmed that the odd-even traffic policy will be suspended during the Christmas holidays. The policy will not apply on Thursday and Friday, 25–26 December 2025, in line with Christmas Day and the national joint leave period. The announcement was made by the Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) through its official Instagram […]
Jakarta Marks Christmas with Light Festival at Bundaran HI and Other City Events
The Jakarta Light Festival Christmas Edition 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia (HI) in Central Jakarta from 23 to 27 December 2025. The event will run for five consecutive evenings, from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm WIB. Information about the festival was shared through the official Instagram account of the […]
Bonnie Blue Faces Backlash After Video with Indonesian Flag Outside Embassy
Tia Emma Billinger, known publicly as Bonnie Blue, uploaded a video filmed outside the Indonesian Embassy in London that has drawn criticism from Indonesian officials and social media users. The video, shared on Bonnie Blue’s personal Instagram account, shows her walking along the pavement in front of the Indonesian Embassy in London. In the footage, […]
My Chemical Romance Cancels Hammersonic Appearance, Confirms Jakarta Solo Concert
American rock band My Chemical Romance has confirmed that it will not perform at Hammersonic Festival 2026, scheduled for 2–3 May 2026. The band was originally listed to appear on the second day of the festival. The announcement was confirmed by Ravel Entertainment, the promoter of Hammersonic 2026, through an official statement published on its […]
Passport Validity to Be Reviewed, Minister Proposes Return to Five Years
The Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs, Agus Andrianto, has instructed his staff to prepare a policy roadmap for the introduction of a single Indonesian passport type, with a passport number that would remain valid for life. He also requested that the current 10-year passport validity period be reviewed and potentially reduced to five years. […]
Jakarta Christmas Table: Authentic Italian Christmas Set – Buon Natale at Osteria GIA
In Italy, Christmas is rarely hurried. It is a season where every moment is cherished, especially around a table, where food serves as a token of togetherness. Long appreciated for its thoughtful, contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine, Osteria GIA captures the spirit of Christmas and New Year by serving Buon Natale. This limited-time Christmas Special […]
New Year’s Eve 2026: Jakarta and Denpasar Cancel Fireworks Amid Disaster Concerns
The Jakarta Provincial Government has confirmed that they will cancel fireworks display on New Year’s Eve 2026. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced the decision on Friday while visiting North Jakarta. “I immediately decided that I don’t think there’s a need for fireworks. So, using drones will suffice,” Pramono said. Despite the cancellation, Pramono stated […]
Bali BPBD Calls for Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Cyclone 93S
The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has urged residents to prepare emergency bags containing valuables and essential items amid the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone 93S. The warning comes as extreme weather continues to affect several areas across the island. “Prepare emergency measures if needed, an emergency plan. So, if you have valuables, valuable […]
Why a Malaysian Coach Joined Indonesia’s Celebration at the 2025 SEA Games
Basral Graito Hutomo secured a gold medal for Indonesia in men’s street skateboarding at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand after a dramatic final run. Competing at Extreme Sport Park Rajamangala in Bangkok on Sunday, 14 December 2025, the Solo-born athlete entered the final round. Basral was the last skater to perform in the single […]