“Rasa Vakansi” by SEMAJA & Purana, Presenting Rich Indonesian Heritage Dining Experience
December in Jakarta comes with festivities, warmth, and togetherness. This festive season, SEMAJA by ISMAYA takes you through a flavourous journey served on an elegance and a sense of narrative that unfolds course by course. This yearā€™s holiday offering, titled Rasa Vakansi, is less a menu than a gentle journey across Eastern Indonesia, tracing places […]
BMKG Monitors Three Tropical Cyclone Systems Near Indonesia, Warns of Heavy Rain and High Waves
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is currently monitoring three tropical cyclone systems located near Indonesian territory, which may affect national weather conditions in the coming days, particularly in southern regions. The Head of BMKG, Teuku Faisal Fathani, conveyed this information to President Prabowo Subianto during a Plenary Cabinet Meeting held at the State […]
Bali Thrifting Case: Police Uncover IDR 669 Billion Illegal Used Clothing Imports
Police have arrested two used clothing importers accused of running an illegal thrifting operation in Bali for several years. The suspects, identified as Samsul Bahri (SB) and Zulkifli Tanjung (ZT), are alleged to have imported used clothing from South Korea without permits between 2021 and 2025. The Directorate of Economic and Special Crimes (Dittipideksus) of […]
That Time Taylor Swift Wore a Balinese-Made Outfit on the Red Carpet
Taylor Swiftā€™s fashion choices often draw global attention, but one appearance from 2019 has recently sparked fresh interest in Indonesia. The pop star once wore clothing produced by a Balinese micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME), highlighting the reach of local craftsmanship beyond national borders. The detail resurfaced after the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI) […]
Hope Grows in South Sumatra as a Baby Elephant Is Born at Padang Sugihan Conservation Centre
Good news has arrived from the Padang Sugihan Wildlife Conservation Centre in Banyuasin, South Sumatra. A healthy female Sumatran elephant calf was born in the early hours of Wednesday, 4 December 2025, marking another milestone for conservation efforts in the region. The South Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) shared the update through its official […]
Bali Jatiluwih Protest Continues as Farmers Place Plastic and Zinc Sheets on Rice Fields
As reported by Detik, protests by farmers and business owners in Jatiluwih, Tabanan, Bali, continued this week following the temporary closure of several businesses operating within the subak rice field area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dispute began after the Bali Regional Peopleā€™s Representative Council (DPRD) Special Committee for Spatial Planning and Land Conversion […]
Bondi Beach Shooting: Indonesia Urges Vigilance, Confirms No Citizens Affected
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has strongly condemned the mass shooting that occurred at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, 14 December 2025. The incident has left multiple people dead and dozens injured. In an official statement released on Monday (15 December 2025), the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to […]
Bonnie Blueā€™s Bali Case Ends with Deportation and IDR 200,000 Fine
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Badung Regency, Bali, has deported British adult film performer Tia Emma Billinger, also known as Bonnie Blue, for violating immigration regulations and traffic laws. The deportation took place early on Saturday (13 December 2025) through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, according to immigration authorities. The 26-year-old woman was […]
Bali Floods: Foreign National Dies After Being Swept Away in North Kuta
Floods across Bali forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents and claimed the life of one foreign national on Sunday (14 December 2025), according to local authorities. The Head of the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya, confirmed that the flooding affected multiple regencies and cities across the island. […]
New Baliā€“Melbourne Direct Flight Begins March 2026 via AirAsia Indonesia, Will Run Daily
AirAsia Indonesia will open a Baliā€“Melbourne direct flight on 20 March 2026, marking its first international route of the year and a key step in expanding its Asiaā€“Australia connectivity. The airline confirmed that the new service will run daily and link two of the regionā€™s busiest airports, Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar and […]