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 […]
President Prabowo Gives Warm Welcome to President Erdogan at the Airport
Today, February 12, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bogor Presidential Palace. The welcoming ceremony will be followed by a bilateral meeting where both leaders will discuss areas of cooperation that benefit both nations, including potential joint projects such as the development of a fifth-generation fighter jet. […]
Budget Cuts in 2025 Affect Key Institutions: Impact on BMKG and National Library
In 2025, President Prabowo Subianto issued Presidential Instruction Number 1 Year 2025, which ordered significant budget savings of up to IDR 306 trillion. This directive aimed to enhance the efficiency of expenditures in implementing the state budget (APBN) and regional budgets (APBD) for the fiscal year 2025. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced major cuts […]
Strong Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Bali, Leaving Homes Destroyed and Trees Fallen
Bali was hit by extreme weather on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as strong winds and heavy rain swept across the region, causing significant damage. Dozens of trees were knocked down, several houses were damaged, and the local electricity network was disrupted. The worst-hit areas were in Jembrana Regency, where powerful winds caused havoc, particularly in […]
Why E-Commerce Businesses in Indonesia Should Use Self Storage
In recent years, e-commerce has become the backbone of Indonesia’s digital economy. However, this rapid growth brings challenges in managing inventory efficiently. If you own an e-commerce business in Indonesia that relies on inventory, you’ll want to pay close attention to how a self storage unit can support your growth. Yes, it is important to […]
How to Declutter Your Home or Office and How Self Storage Can Help You
Somehow, stuff just seems to accumulate, despite the best efforts. Shelves, cupboards, behind doors, under the stairs… And before you know it, everything’s a mess, and you can’t find what you need. You slowly get used to it until one day you look around and you know: It’s time to declutter and breathe freely again. […]
Soekarno-Hatta and Ngurah Rai Airports Among the World’s Top 100 Best Airports
Two of Indonesia’s key international airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang (Soetta Airport) and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, have earned spots on the list of the 100 Best Airports in the World. The rankings were announced as part of the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023-2024, which evaluates the passenger experience […]
Mount Dukono’s Eruption Captured in Viral Video, Sparking Safety Conversations Among Climbers
Mount Dukono, located in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, erupted again on Monday, February 3, 2025. The eruption quickly made headlines when a viral video showed a climber capturing the dramatic moment of the volcano’s eruption. The footage has sparked discussions online, particularly around the climber’s safety and the eruption’s intensity. A Dramatic Moment Captured […]
Immigration Crackdown in Bali: British National Arrested for Running Motorcycle Rental Business
The Denpasar Immigration Office recently apprehended a British national who had been running a motorcycle rental business in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. The individual, identified by the initials KSM, was caught on January 25, 2025, during an immigration surveillance operation. Ridha Sah Putra, the head of the Denpasar Immigration Office, stated that KSM had been […]
Free Drinking Water, Including Sparkling Water, Available at Transjakarta Bus Stops
Public transportation users in Jakarta can now enjoy free drinking water, including the option of sparkling water, at several Transjakarta bus stops. This new initiative is a result of a collaboration between PT Transportasi Jakarta (TransJakarta) and Perumda Air Minum (PAM) JAYA, which is designed to offer drinking water refills to commuters. Passengers can bring […]