Brazil Considers Legal Action Over Death of Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani
The death of Brazilian national Juliana Marins during a hike on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia, has prompted international concern, with the Brazilian government considering legal action against Indonesian authorities. Through the Federal Public Defenderā€™s Office (DPU), Brazil has opened the possibility of bringing the case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), should there […]
Ferry Sinks in Bali Strait, Dozens Missing in Ongoing Search
The Tunu Pratama Jaya, a passenger motorboat operating the Ketapangā€“Gilimanuk route, sank in the Bali Strait late on Wednesday night, 2 July 2025. The vessel was en route from Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, to Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana Regency, Bali. According to preliminary data from the shipā€™s manifest, there were 53 passengers, […]
Bali’s Broken Sidewalk Injures Tourist, Triggers Public Concern Over Safety and Infrastructure
A foreign tourist sustained injuries to his right leg after falling into a damaged section of sidewalk in Kedewatan, Ubud, on Sunday, 29 June 2025. The incident occurred on Jalan Kedewatan and was widely circulated on social media after a local resident uploaded a video documenting the aftermath. In the footage, the tourist is seen […]
2NE1 Confirmed to Perform at Waterbomb Bali 2025: Full Ticket Details Announced
The internationally renowned K-pop group 2NE1 has been officially announced as the headline act for the upcoming Waterbomb Bali 2025 festival. The event, which blends live music performances with a water-themed atmosphere, will be held on 6ā€“7 September 2025 at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park in Bali. This marks 2NE1’s return to Indonesia […]
Durian Related Fatalities in Indonesia and Others Southeast Asia Region
Despite the popular idiom “durian runtuh” often used to describe unexpected good fortune the reality for some has been quite the opposite. As reported by SeaAsia.news account and platform Year of the Durian tracked six durian related fatalities in 2012 alone across Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia. The Australian Institute of Marine Science adds context by […]
Government Pushes North Bali Airport Plan, Governor Koster Questions Funding
The proposed North Bali International Airport project, long discussed as a solution to the island’s regional development imbalance, is reportedly set to move forward following statements by high-ranking government officials. As reported by Antara, Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, commonly known as Cak Imin, confirmed on Thursday, 26 June 2025, that President […]
Indonesiaā€™s 2025 Dry Season Experiences Delays, Bali Among Affected Areas
Foreign tourists visiting Bali during June may expect dry, sunny days. However, rainfall has still been observed, and this aligns with the latest forecast from Indonesiaā€™s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), which states that the dry seasonā€™s onset has shifted. According to the Head of the Bali Climatology Station, Aminudin Al Roniri, the peak […]
Jakarta to Launch Car Free Night on Saturday Evenings Starting Late June 2025
The Jakarta Provincial Government is set to introduce a Car Free Night (CFN) every Saturday, beginning with a trial phase scheduled after the peak of Jakarta’s 488th-anniversary celebrations in late June 2025. This initiative is intended to encourage environmentally friendly activities and accommodate residentsā€™ increasing preference for night-time exercise. Unlike the existing Car Free Day […]
Jetstar to Launch Direct Flights from Newcastle to Bali in October 2025
Jetstar has announced the launch of a new direct international route between Newcastle Airport and Bali (Denpasar), with services scheduled to commence on 21 October 2025. This marks Newcastleā€™s return to regular international flights for the first time in over five years. The new service will operate three times per week using Jetstarā€™s modern A321LR […]
Indonesiaā€™s International Flights Affected by Iran-Israel Conflict
The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has caused significant disruptions in international flights to and from Indonesia. As tensions continue to rise, several countries in the Middle East have imposed airspace closures, which have affected civil aviation in the region. Indonesiaā€™s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that the conflict has led […]