Denpasar Government Will Implement Underground Cables System in 2024
The Denpasar government is set to implement a new policy in 2024 aimed at organizing the city’s cables by burying them underground. This decision comes in response to the disorderly appearance caused by cables cluttering the streets of Denpasar. The initiative will begin as a pilot project in Denpasar before expanding across Bali. The initial […]
Indonesians Denied Entry to Thailand, Embassy Implements 20,000 Baht Rules
Recently, numerous Indonesians have reported being denied entry to Thailand due to random checks conducted by Thai international airports. According to a video shared by @onthewaveid, this issue arose because many Indonesians were not purchasing round-trip tickets, leading to an increase in cases of tourists overstaying their visas. @onthewaveid se-fruit info & tips untuk […]
3 Killed in Bell 429 PK-WSW Helicopter Crash in Halmahera Forest, North Maluku
The helicopter crash happened on Tuesday, 20th February 2024, in the Halmahera Forest area of North Maluku at 12:41 PM local time. The helicopter involved in this incident was owned by PT Weda Bay Nickel (WBN) and was utilized for transporting logistics to their exploration site. However, it was reported that the helicopter lost contact […]
Save the Date! Avenged Sevenfold Jakarta Concert on 25th May 2024 at Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium
Great news for Indonesian fans of the American metal band A7X! Avenged Sevenfold has announced a concert in Jakarta scheduled for 25th May 2024. The event will take place at Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, as confirmed through their official announcement on Instagram @avengedsevenfold. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Viral Video of Manggarai Station Elevator Malfunction During Rush Hour, Resulting in Passenger Falls
During rush hour on Wednesday, 21st February 2024, a distressing incident unfolded at Manggarai Station when a malfunctioning elevator led to passengers falling on platforms 11-12. The incident was captured on video and shared by a TikTok user, @josafatimanuel_, around 6 PM, as commuters were disembarking from work and the platform was bustling with passengers […]
Bandung Experiences First F2 Tornado in Indonesia, Sign of Climate Change Extremes
On 21st February 2024, Bandung experienced an extraordinary natural phenomenon—a tornado classified as an F2 (Significant Tornado) on the scale, striking Indonesia around 4 PM local time. This formidable tornado swept through regions including Bandung and Sumedang Regencies, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Yuan, a resident of Rancaekek, provided a firsthand account […]
Lombok Ranks 5th of World’s Best Natural Tourism Destinations by Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor recently unveiled its 2024 ‘Travelers’ Choice Awards, featuring a lineup of the finest natural tourism spots. Lombok secured the 5th spot as one of the best natural tourist destinations to explore in 2024. “Every year, we award travellers’ favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings […]
Jakarta News Update: GOTO Group Denies Rumours of Merging with Grab
In mid-February 2024, rumours began circulating about a potential merger between the giant on-demand service company GOTO Group (Gojek Tokopedia) and Grab, a Singapore-based company. This news stirred up many questions among shareholders and the broader community. The Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) sought clarification regarding this merger rumour. I Gede Nyoman Yetna, Director of Company […]
Viral Bullying Incident Involving Binus School Serpong Student, Perpetrated by The School Gang
A bullying incident garnered widespread attention on 18th February 2024, when a user named @bospurwa, on the X platform, reported an incident at Binus International High School in BSD, Tangerang. A high school student was subjected to bullying by several older students at the school, leading to the victim’s hospitalization. In an official statement from […]
Bali Government Collects Over IDR 6.1 Billion in Tourism Levy Within a Week of Trial
The implementation of the tourism levy policy on 14th February 2024, resulted in the Bali government receiving over IDR 6.1 billion. With I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport welcoming 8,000-10,000 foreign tourists daily, each arrival is subject to this tourism tax. From February 14 to 19, 2024, a total of 40,600 tourists paid the tourism levy, […]