529,109 Tourists Visit Jakarta’s National Monument on New Year’s Eve 2024
529,109 domestic and foreign tourists celebrated New Year’s Eve at the National Monument in Central Jakarta, where they witnessed a vibrant fireworks display and an impressive video mapping show. The DKI Jakarta government organized the Jakarta Carnival (Jakarnaval), themed “Indonesian Legend Intellectual Property,” featuring a series of dynamic events. The Jakarta National Monument area sparkled […]
Fire Burns Down Indosat Office in Semarang, Causes Internet Signal Loss in Central Java and Yogyakarta
Breaking news opened the New Year celebration on 1st January 2024, revealing a fire that struck the transmitter building of the Indosat office in Banyumanik, Semarang. Indosat Ooredoo is one of the country’s largest internet providers and is utilized by over 90 million people in Indonesia. A video uploaded by @UR970901 via Twitter shows that […]
Whoosh Bullet Train Rockets Past 1 Million Passengers in 2 Months
Since commencing operations on 17th October 2023, the Whoosh bullet train has successfully catered to 1,028,216 passengers until 25th December 2023. Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi, the Main Director of PT KCIC (Indonesia-China Fast Train), emphasized that this remarkable achievement highlights the significant interest among Indonesians in modern, highly time-efficient public transportation. A survey conducted by KCIC […]
Jakarta to Transition to Paid COVID-19 Vaccination in 2024
Starting 1st January 2024, the DKI Jakarta Health Service will introduce a paid COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Ani Ruspitawati, Head of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, mentioned that the free vaccine deadline ends on 31st December 2023. As of 29th December 2023, no official information is available about the Ministry of Health’s pricing for the COVID-19 […]
Jakarta New Year’s Eve 2024: LRT, MRT, KRL, TransJakarta Public Transport Schedule
Jakarta’s New Year’s Eve celebrations will span various areas, accompanied by the DKI Jakarta government’s implementation of a ‘car-free night’ policy. Public transport in Jakarta during New Year’s Eve will extend its operating hours until the early morning, with a maximum of 2 AM local time. As per a press release by the DKI Jakarta […]
Bali Update: Over 50,000 Vehicles Enter Bali for Year-End Holiday 2023-2024
As the year-end holiday approaches, Bali remains a top choice for vacationers due to its numerous tourist spots. From December 19th to 25th, 2023, Gilimanuk Port recorded 52,548 vehicles carrying a total of 215,561 passengers. “The count of vehicles entering Bali via Gilimanuk Harbor from December 19th to 24th, during Christmas 2023/2024, stands at 43,934 […]
Swinger Ride Collapsed at Banyuwangi Night Amazing, 3 Visitors Injured
On 25 December 2023, during the Christmas celebrations, a sudden collapse of the Swinger ride at Banyuwangi Night Amazing injured three visitors. As Acting Genteng Police Chief IPTU Nanang Wardana reported, the incident took place at 9 pm local time while several visitors were enjoying the Swinger ride. Following the mishap, personnel from Banyuwangi Night […]
Indonesian Citizens Granted Visa Free Access to Iran for 2024
Vacationing in Iran has become notably more accessible for Indonesian citizens, as on Thursday, 14th December 2023, the Iranian government officially lifted visa requirements for 33 countries, including Indonesia. This progressive policy aims to boost tourist influx into the country formerly known as Persia. According to the Tehran Times, Iran’s Minister of Tourism, Ezzatollah Zarghami, […]
Mark Your Calendar, ICON Bali Mall Grand Opening in Sanur on 29 March 2024!
In 2024, ICON Bali Mall is set to emerge as a new shopping haven for tourists. Situated on Danau Tamblingan Street, the mall will boast direct access to the enchanting Sanur Beach. As of December 2023, the mall is undergoing its final stages of construction, with numerous major brands already confirmed as tenants. On 29 […]
Get Ready for the Jonas Brothers Concert in Jakarta on 24th February 2024!
The upcoming 2024 Jakarta concert featuring the Jonas Brothers is highly anticipated, especially by long-time fans of the American band. Since their formation in 2005, Nick, Joe, and Kevin have consistently released numerous hit songs like “What A Man Gotta Do,” “Sucker,” “S.O.S,” “Burnin’ Up,” and “Paranoid.” Named “The Tour,” the 2024 Jonas Brothers concert […]