Introducing Music Performer Visa, Embraced by Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and the Jonas Brothers for Concert Tour!
Various international singers, including Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, and Coldplay, have utilized the newly introduced music performer visa issued by Indonesian Immigration. This visa category is exclusively designed for foreign artists intending to conduct short-term concert activities or events in Indonesia. The implementation of the music performer visa represents a significant initiative by the Indonesian […]
Australian Tourist Found Dead After Drowning Incident at Grajagan Beach Banyuwangi
On Monday, 4th March 2024, tragedy struck at Grajagan Beach, Banyuwangi, where an Australian tourist met his demise while surfing. According to Wahyu Setia Budi, Head of the Banyuwangi Rescue Post, the victim arrived with two friends at Grajagan Beach around 5:30 AM, carrying his surfboard. Approximately 10 minutes later, he ventured into the sea. […]
Land Shift in West Bandung Damages School and Houses, Red Zone Declared by Government
A land shift struck Cigombong Village in West Bandung Regency on Thursday, 29th February 2024, destroying four houses and significant damage to a school. Responding swiftly, the National Disaster Management Agency evacuated all residents to the Rongga Islamic Center in West Bandung Regency. The threat of land shift in Bandung remains, putting an additional 20 […]
Jakarta LRT Boosts Service with 44 Additional Trips Effective 1st March 2024, with Only 6-Minute Headway
Starting from the 1st of March 2024, the Jakarta LRT will be adding 44 additional trips on weekdays, bringing the total to 308 trips per week. This enhancement marks a 16% increase in productivity compared to the previous period. Additionally, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has augmented the Jakarta LRT schedule on weekends by 20 […]
Mount Agung Bali to Close for 29 Days from March 17th for Religious Ceremonies
The closure of Mount Agung Bali for hiking is officially announced for a duration of 29 days, from March 17th to April 14th, 2024, owing to the Karya Ida Bhatara Turun Kabeh (IBTK) and Tawur Labuh Gentuh ceremonies at Besakih Great Temple. During this period, all hiking activities are suspended due to the extensive and […]
Ed Sheeran Surprises Jakarta Fans with Vinyl Album Giveaway and Spontaneous Karaoke Session!
Prior to his concert on 2nd March 2024, Ed Sheeran surprised fans by taking a stroll around various spots in Jakarta, including Santa Market (locally known as Pasar Santa) in South Jakarta. A TikTok video uploaded by @ivana_ar captured Ed Sheeran carrying a cardboard box with a vinyl album while walking around Santa Market.Ā The […]
Jakarta Jams to Ed Sheeran Concert 2024, Generates Rp 100 Billion Economic Boost
Ed Sheeran’s highly anticipated “Mathematics Tour 2024” concert in Jakarta, held on March 2nd, wasn’t just a musical success – it also delivered a significant economic boost to Indonesia. The concert, which took place at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), attracted an estimated 50,000 fans, generating an estimated Rp 100 billion (around US$6.4 million) in […]
23 International Music Concerts 2024 in Indonesia, A7X, Tame Impala, and More Set to Rock!
Music enthusiasts in Indonesia have something to look forward to from March to August 2024, as a lineup of exciting concerts awaits them. Several renowned international musicians are set to perform in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta and Bali. Fans can anticipate thrilling performances from popular artists including Avenged Sevenfold, Niall Horan, Tame Impala, and Lamb […]
Caught on Camera: Students Engage in Brawl in Bekasi, Some Armed with Melee Weapons
In a troubling occurrence, a brawl erupted among students in the Bekasi area, specifically in Bojong Koneng, West Cikarang, Bekasi, on Thursday, 29th February 2024, around 5:20 PM. According to reports, the altercation involved students believed to be from a junior high school. A video shared by the @radenmascemen account depicted the students wielding various […]
A Viral Video Shows Motorcyclist Panicking, Trapped in TransJakarta Corridor, Unable to Move onto Road Divider
An unusual event unfolded on a Transjakarta Corridor on 29th February 2024. A video shared by @fakta.jakarta showed a motorcyclist stranded on the Busway lane, trying to escape by climbing over the barrier. The video, captured by a bus driver, swiftly spread across social media, accumulating over 1.4 million views. Many netizens voiced their disapproval […]