Legal Concerns Arise After The Release of Bali’s ‘Joged Bumbung Jaruh’ Video
A video showcasing the Joged Bumbung Jaruh on 15th March 2024, a traditional Balinese dance, has sparked controversy due to movements deemed suggestive of pornography and inconsistent with the fundamental dance norms. Prof. Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha, Head of the Bali Culture Department, acknowledged the issue, stating that concerns regarding the dance have persisted […]
Viral Video of Xpander Car Crashing Into Porsche 911 GT3 in a Luxury Showroom in PIK
A video capturing a Mitsubishi Xpander car colliding with a Porsche 911 GT3 at a luxury showroom in the PIK area has sparked viral attention. This incident took place on Wednesday, 13th March 2024, at 11 AM, resulting in the shattering of the metal glass panel in the showroom and damage to the parked Porsche […]
5-Year-Old Child Fatally Hit by Bus at Merak Harbour While Chasing After ‘Telolet’ Horn
A 5-year-old child tragically lost his life at Merak Harbour, Banten, on Sunday, 17th March 2024, after being struck by a Sinar Dempo bus. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM local time when the child approached the bus driver, requesting to hear the ‘Telolet’ horn. As the bus was entering the executive pier at Merak […]
News Update: Bali Landslide Killed Two Foreign Tourists in Tabanan
Two foreign tourists tragically lost their lives in a Bali landslide on Thursday, 14th March 2024, at 7 AM local time in Tabanan. According to I Nyoman Srinadha Giri from the Bali Disaster Mitigation Agency, heavy rainfall throughout the day caused a landslide behind the wooden villa where the tourists were staying. Upon receiving the […]
Jakarta’s Car Free Day to Continue Every Sunday During Ramadan 2024
During Ramadan 2024, the Transportation Department of Jakarta Provinces continues to organize Jakarta’s Car Free Day (CFD) activities on various roads. This weekly event spans from MH Thamrin to Jenderal Sudirman Street. Unlike the typical Jakarta’s Car Free Day, the CFD activities during Ramadan 2024 will not feature stages, music, or parades. Instead, it will […]
Heavy Flooding Strikes 9 Districts in Central Java and 11 Districts in East Java
In mid-March 2024, several areas in Java faced heavy flooding due to the onset of the extreme rainy season. Reports from Kompas.com indicated that nine districts and cities in Central Java and thirteen districts and cities in East Java were affected by the floods. Yoga Sambodo, the Head of the Ahmad Yani Semarang Meteorological Station, […]
Jakarta Government’s Allowed Iftar on Public Transport During Ramadan 2024
During Ramadan 2024, the Jakarta Government introduced a new policy allowing iftar on public transport. This applies to services like KRL, LRT, MRT, and TransJakarta, but passengers must adhere to specific conditions. Typically, eating and drinking are not allowed on Jakarta’s public transportation. However, recognizing the high mobility of commuters, especially during rush hour after […]
Viral Video of An Unidentified Foreign Tourist Spotted Roaming Around Jimbaran on Nyepi Day
During Nyepi Day on Monday, 11th March 2024, an unidentified foreign tourist was apprehended by Pecalang (local guards) while roaming around Jimbaran Traditional Village in South Kuta. The tourist, with long hair, was spotted wearing only shorts and a Balinese Poleng cloth while riding a motorbike and shouting. He was promptly escorted to Prof Ngoerah […]
Jakarta News: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Restricts Entry of Imported Goods
Starting from 10th March 2024, the Customs and Excise Office at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has imposed restrictions on certain goods entering Indonesia from abroad. According to Regulation No. 36 of 2023 issued by the Minister of Trade regarding Import Policies and Regulations, individuals are prohibited from bringing in goods without an import permit from the […]
Foreign Tourists Encounter Hiker’s Body on Mount Agung Post-Nyepi Day
On Tuesday, 12th March 2024, a foreign tourist stumbled upon a hiker’s body on Mount Agung in Karangasem. The climber, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered at coordinates 8°20’31.12″S – 115°29’35.81″E, at an altitude of 2,833 meters above sea level. According to I Nyoman Sidakarya, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Office (Basarnas), […]