BTS Jakarta 2026 Concert Ticket Prices and Sales Schedule Announced
South Korean group BTS is set to return to Indonesia for the BTS World Tour: ARIRANG concert in Jakarta on 26 and 27 December 2026. The concert will take place at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. The Jakarta concert marks BTS’s first group performance in Indonesia in nine years. Several members have previously visited the […]
Nine Indonesians Detained During Global Sumud Flotilla Mission Return Home After Release
Nine Indonesian citizens who were detained following the interception of humanitarian aid vessels linked to the Global Sumud Flotilla mission have returned to Indonesia after being released. The incident began after Israeli forces intercepted several humanitarian vessels participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla mission on 18 May 2026. The operation led to the detention of […]
Bali Hydroponic Marijuana Case: Dutch Citizen Faces 9 Years in Prison for Growing Marijuana in a Denpasar Rental House
A Dutch citizen, Nirul Rashim Abdoelrazak, faces a proposed prison sentence of nine years after prosecutors concluded that he had illegally cultivated and possessed Class I narcotics in the form of marijuana at a rented house in Denpasar, Bali. The sentencing demand was presented during a hearing at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday, 19 […]
Osteria GIA’s New Chapter: Chef Tommaso Reimagines Italian Comfort Classics
There is a particular kind of confidence required to revisit a menu people already love. For Osteria GIA, a restaurant that has built its reputation on approachable Italian classics and a sense of effortless familiarity, change does not arrive through reinvention. Instead, it comes through refinement, small but meaningful evolutions that deepen flavours, sharpen techniques, […]
BTS’s V and Jungkook Bring Indonesia’s Viral ‘Aura Farming’ Trend to the Stage in Mexico
When BTS members V and Jungkook recreated Indonesia’s viral “aura farming” move during their performance in Mexico, fans immediately noticed. The moment happened during Not Today at the group’s concert on 11 May 2026 and quickly spread online, with many Indonesian fans celebrating the unexpected cultural crossover. It was not the first time the two […]
Jakarta Governor Plans LRT Extension to PIK 2 and Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Jakarta LRT Extension – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced plans to extend the Jakarta Light Rail Transit system to Pantai Indah Kapuk 2 and continue the route to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as part of efforts to strengthen public transport integration across the capital. The proposed development forms part of the Jakarta Provincial Government’s long-term […]
The People’s Cafe and Sambal Bu Rudy Join Forces in a New Culinary Collaboration
Not everything new has to feel unfamiliar. Sometimes, what resonates most is something people already know and love, presented in a different way. This idea lies at the heart of the latest collaboration between The People’s Cafe and Bu Rudy, introducing three special menu items available at all The People’s Cafe outlets from 5 May […]
Westlife Jakarta 2027 Tickets Go on Sale Today, Prices Start from IDR 850,000
Tickets for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour in Jakarta officially went on sale today, 21 May 2026, offering several ticket categories for fans planning to attend the group’s return to Indonesia. The concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23 January 2027, at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta. Organised by […]
Indonesia Approves Visa-Free Entry for Kazakhstan and Macau
The Indonesian government has agreed to grant Visa-Free Visit (Bebas Visa Kunjungan) facilities to citizens of Kazakhstan and Macau following a coordination meeting held in Jakarta on Monday, 11 May 2026. The decision was discussed during a meeting involving the Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, along with representatives from the Ministry […]
Domestic Flight Ticket Prices May Rise Following Government Revises Fuel Surcharge Policy
The Ministry of Transportation has adjusted the air transportation fuel surcharge for domestic scheduled commercial flights following an increase in aviation fuel prices in Indonesia. The policy is stipulated in Minister of Transportation Decree Number KM 1041 of 2026 concerning Additional Costs as a Result of Fuel Fluctuations for Economy Class Passenger Fares for Domestic […]