Bali Police Confirm US Tourist Who Raged at Clinic Tested Positive for Drugs
A foreign national from the United States, identified as MCM, went on a rampage at Nusa Medika Pratama Clinic Badung, Bali on Saturday, 12 April 2025. A video showing him destroying clinic facilities went viral on social media. As reported by Detiknews, Denpasar Police Public Relations Officer, AKP I Ketut Sukadi, confirmed that the tourist […]
Trans Metro Dewata Bus to Resume Operations on 18 April
After operations ceased on 1 January 2025, the Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) Bus, also known as the red bus, is expected to return to the roads on 18 April 2025. The Bali Province Transportation Agency (Dishub) has given the green light for the return of the TMD buses to Baliā€™s roads. A total of 75 […]
German Tourist Saves Drowning Victims at Balekambang Beach, Malang
A group of students from Amanatul Ummah Islamic Boarding School, Pacet, Mojokerto, were swept away by a wave while swimming at Balekambang Beach, Malang. Two students were rescued by a German tourist who witnessed the incident. The heroic action was carried out by a female tourist from Germany, Helena Lindner, as she attempted to save […]
Trump Postpones Tariffs for 90 Days: Indonesia and other 74 Countries to Benefit from Reduced Duties
JAKARTA, 10 April 2025 ā€“ In a surprise move this week, former United States President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on the second wave of import tariffs originally set to take effect on Wednesday, 9 April. The postponement will apply to 75 countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam, but excludes China, which now faces a […]
AirAsia Expands International Network, Opens New Bali-Adelaide Route. Hereā€™s the Schedule
Indonesia AirAsia is once again expanding its international reach by launching a new route to Australia in early 2025. After inaugurating the Bali-Darwin route on 22 March 2025, Indonesia AirAsia is now opening direct flights from Bali-Adelaide, becoming the fourth route connecting Australia and Bali. President Director of Indonesia AirAsia, Veranita Yosephine, said that the […]
Russian Tourist’s Motorcycle and Valuables Stolen in Palembang During Lake Toba Journey
A Russian tourist, Konstantin Bazrov, aged 33, was on a motorbike touring journey from Bali to Lake Toba, North Sumatra when he unfortunately became the victim of a motorcycle theft in Palembang, South Sumatra. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at a food stall located on Jalan DI Panjaitan, Tangga Takat Village, […]
Indonesia Responds to Trumpā€™s Tariffs: Prabowo Sends Key Ministers to the US
The President of the United States has announced reciprocal tariffs on goods from various countries entering the US. Trump’s tariffs cover electronic equipment, food, coffee, liquor, clothing, shoes, vehicles, and spare parts, but exempt pharmaceuticals, essential minerals, semiconductors, and others. As reported by the White House website, this import tariff adjustment will be effective from […]
Bali Governor Bans Production of Single-Use Plastic Bottled Water Under One Litre
The Bali Provincial Government has issued Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025, directing that producers of bottled drinking water are prohibited from manufacturing products in single-use plastic containers under one litre in volume. This policy, announced by Governor Wayan Koster on Sunday, 6 April 2025, aims to address the growing waste problem on the island. […]
Legendary Bars in Jakarta: Visiting the 1980s La Bodega Resto & Bar
There’s a comforting truth to the adage, “they don’t make them like they used to.” La Bodega stands strong as the witness of the vast changes of Jakartaā€™s F&B landscape, providing a home to rekindle with the old times. Trendy cafes and bars rise and fall with the fickle winds of fashion in Jakarta nowadays. […]
Indonesia U-17 Qualifies for 2025 World Cup After Beating Yemen
The Indonesian U-17 national team extended their lead over Yemen U-17 to 4-1 in the second match of the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup on Monday (7/4/2025) evening. Playing at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indonesiaā€™s U-17 national team coach, Nova Arianto, maintained the same winning lineup that had […]