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The Bogor Tram Project Starting in 2024, Integration with Jakarta’s LRT

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The Bogor City Government aims to expedite the tram project, integrating it directly with the Jakarta (Jabodetabek) LRT. The central government is in the process of extending the Jabodetabek LRT route from Harjamukti Cibubur Station to the Baranangsiang Bogor area. To finance the project, the Bogor government is seeking collaboration with various investors, with PT […]

Mark Your Calendar for IU Concert in Jakarta on 27-28th April 2024!

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South Korean solo artist IU has officially revealed her upcoming concert, titled “H.E.R,” spanning three continents: Asia, Europe, and the United States. Excitingly, Indonesia is among the scheduled stops, with concerts set for 27-28th April 2024, at ICE BSD Tangerang. The announcement of IU’s tour dates took place on 17th January 2024, at 10 PM […]

7 Unique Traditional Markets in Indonesia For Your Experience

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Updated on 30 October 2025 – by Natalia Haniffa Indonesian traditional market is rich of unique tradition and experience. These markets is for you to find various goods, including fresh produce and spices, traditional crafts, textiles and electronics. The traditional pasar, or markets, are often characterized by colourful stalls and the lively chatter, creating a […]

New Indonesia Visa Updates 2024: Website, Index and More

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Effective 9th January, 2024, the Indonesian government implemented a brand new visa system that requires all Indonesia visa applications to be submitted online. This change introduces new visa codes for different visa sub-types, which will be used by immigration authorities and appear on issued visas. For example, the former B211 A/B visa is now known […]

Jakarta’s Government Set to Increase Progressive Tax on Motor Vehicles in 2025

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The DKI Jakarta government has approved an increase in progressive vehicle tax rates for the year 2025. This adjustment is outlined in Jakarta provincial regional regulation No. 1 of 2024 concerning Regional Taxes and Regional Levies, officially inaugurated on 5th January 2024. The revised progressive tax rates range from 0.5% to 1% and will come […]

Jakarta News Update: 121 TransJakarta Stations Undergo Changes in 2024

PT Transportation Jakarta has initiated name changes for numerous Transjakarta stations across 121 locations. This sudden alteration has caused some concern among the public and Transjakarta users, particularly as the company communicated the changes solely through social media. On 13th January 2024, a total of 13 corridors with 121 stops officially underwent name modifications. Stations […]

Mount Marapi Erupted Again, Locals Urged to Stay Alert

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Sunday, 14th January 2024, at approximately 9:46 AM local time. The volcanic ash spewed during the eruption is estimated to have reached 1,300 meters. Subsequently, on Tuesday, 16th January at 5:16 AM local time, Mount Marapi experienced another eruption lasting 40 seconds. According to the latest data from […]

Heartbreaking News: Sumatran Elephant Found Poisoned with Left Tusk Severed in Riau

A male Sumatran elephant named Rahman, aged 46, was discovered dead in Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN), Pelalawan Regency, Riau on 10th January 2024. The head of the national park, Heru Sutmantoro, reported that the mahout, Jumadi, initially observed Rahman’s death.Ā  When Jumadi called Rahman for fruit, there was no customary response. Upon closer inspection, […]

Pandalungan Train Derails Incident in Sidoarjo PT KAI Ensures Safety of All Passengers

On Sunday, 14th January 2024, at 07:57 local time, another train accident occurred, causing the Pandalungan train on the Jakarta Gambir – Surabaya – Jember route to derail. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from this incident. Efforts to evacuate the Pandalungan train were successfully carried out in […]