Understanding #IndonesiaGelap: Protest Movement and Key Demands
The hashtag #IndonesiaGelap (Dark Indonesia) has been a trending topic on social media since Monday, February 17, 2025. It quickly reached the top spot on X (formerly Twitter), accumulating over 81,900 tweets. This viral movement is a form of protest against President Prabowo Subianto’s and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s administration. The hashtag symbolizes public […]
Congestion Breaking Team: A New Strategy to Tackle Jakarta’s Traffic, Here’s How It Works
Jakarta Police Chief, Inspector General Karyoto, has established a specialized ‘Congestion Breaking Team’ to tackle the persistent traffic congestion in Jakarta. Despite a significant 50% reduction in vehicle volume on weekends, traffic jams continue to plague the city, leaving officials puzzled. Karyoto explained, “On weekends, from Sunday to Saturday, the number of vehicles in Jakarta […]
Michael Learns To Rock’s Return to Padang Padang Beach: The Iconic Location of ‘Someday’ Video
Danish pop-rock band Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR) recently took a nostalgic trip back to Padang Padang Beach in Bali, Indonesia, a place that holds a special connection to the band’s history. In a heartfelt video shared on their official account (@michaellearnstorock), the band can be seen performing an acoustic version of their famous song […]
Cristiano Ronaldo to Visit Kupang, Indonesia for Charity Event
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to as CR7, is set to visit Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, for a charity event. He is scheduled to arrive at El Tari Kupang Airport tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The visit is part of an initiative organised by the Graha Kasih Indonesia Foundation, led […]
Linkin Park’s Epic Jakarta Concert and Unique Tahu Bulat Promotion
A viral video of a tahu bulat (round tofu) vendor with a Linkin Park banner in Jakarta has taken social media by storm. The video, shared by Linkin Park’s official X/Twitter account (@linkinpark) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, captured the attention of many. While it wasn’t the band members themselves selling the popular street snack, […]
4-Meter Crocodile Appears in Residential Area During Floods in Makassar, Indonesia
In the midst of severe flooding in Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia a massive crocodile measuring around four to five meters long unexpectedly appeared in a residential area, causing panic among local residents on Wednesday night, February 12, 2025. The crocodile was first spotted by an online motorcycle taxi driver who was delivering a package […]
Jakarta to Build Giant Mangrove Wall to Combat Flooding and Coastal Erosion
Jakarta’s newly elected Governor, Pramono Anung, has announced plans to build a Giant Mangrove Wall along the city’s coastline to address issues of flooding, land subsidence, and coastal erosion. The initiative, which will follow his official swearing-in, was shared during a recent mangrove planting event in North Jakarta’s Angke Kapuk Protected Forest. Pramono emphasized the […]
Extreme Weather in Bali Disrupts Flights and Sea Crossings
Severe weather in Bali has caused major disruptions to air and sea transportation. Between February 10 and 12, 2025, heavy rains and strong winds affected travel on the Island of the Gods. A total of 15 flights were impacted at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, with delays, diversions, and cancellations. Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, the General […]
Police Hunt Foreign Tourists After Violent Attack on Security Guards at Beach Club in Bali
A violent altercation between foreign tourists and security guards at Finns Beach Club in North Kuta, Bali, has gone viral on social media. The incident left several security guards injured, and the police are now investigating the matter. On February 12, 2025, a video showing a scuffle between security guards and a group of foreign […]
British Tourists Arrested in Bali for Cocaine Smuggling Face Maximum Prison Sentence of 20 Years
There is another drug smuggling case in Bali, this time involving three British tourists. The trio was arrested at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Badung Regency for carrying cocaine. Investigations revealed that they had successfully smuggled cocaine from England to Bali twice before finally being caught. Deputy Director of Drug Detection at the […]