Elon Musk Provides Free Starlink Internet for Sumatra Flood Victims
SpaceX and Starlink owner Elon Musk has announced free Starlink services for communities affected by severe floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disasters occurred on Saturday (29 November 2025) and caused major disruptions to electricity and telecommunications networks in several districts. In a statement posted on his personal X account, […]
Global Citizenship Indonesia (GCI): What We Know So Far About Indonesia’s New Permanent Residency Framework
Indonesia has introduced a major shift in its immigration landscape with the launch of the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI), which acts as a permanent residency pathway aimed at reconnecting the country with its global diaspora. The policy was officially announced on 19 November 2025 by the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services (Imipas), marking […]
Saudi Arabia’s Mukhtara Air Sets January 2026 Target to Begin Operations in Indonesia
Indonesia is set to welcome a new Saudi Arabian airline, Mukhtara Air, which plans to begin operating in January 2026. The airline is part of Manazil Al Mukhtara Company Holding, a Medina-based company known for its hotel, Hajj, and Umrah services. Mukhtara Air has submitted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) application and is preparing for […]
Sumatran Elephant Found Dead in Flood-Hit Area of Aceh; Casualties in Sumatra Reach 442
A Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) was found dead after flash floods struck Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh. The carcass was discovered in Meunasah Lhok Village, Meureudu District, on Saturday (29 November). The location was isolated by the overflowing Meureudu River, leaving residents to reach the area only on foot after a two-hour walk. The elephant […]
Dreamgirls The Musical Jakarta: A Powerful Story of Ambition, Sisterhood, and Music
Glitz Production is set to present the hit Broadway show Dreamgirls The Musical at Glitz Inclusive, Kuningan City, from 27 November to 7 December. The show celebrates the voices and stories of women in the performing arts. SocialExpat is among the lucky ones to attend the premiere on 27 November 2025. A Modern and Inclusive […]
Jakarta Named World’s Most Populous City in UN’s 2025 Report, Surpassing New Delhi and Tokyo
Jakarta has been named the world’s most populous city, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in its latest report released on 23 November 2025. The report, World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, states that the Indonesian capital now has 41.9 million residents. The UN notes that rapid urbanisation has […]
Indonesia and South Africa Implement Visa-Free Travel to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Indonesia and South Africa have formally agreed to implement a reciprocal visa-free policy for their citizens. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka confirmed the announcement during the Indonesia–Africa CEO Forum at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 November 2025. Gibran was in South Africa to attend the G20 Summit on behalf of President Prabowo […]
Deadly Floods in North Sumatra: Casualties Rise as Landslides Spread Across the Province
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reports that the extreme weather affecting several regions of North Sumatra over the past week is linked to Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Head of BMKG Region I, Hendro Nugroho, stated that Senyar originated from tropical cyclone seed 95B which developed in the Malacca Strait on 21 November 2025. “Over […]
Queen Máxima Begins Working Visit to Indonesia as UN Envoy for Financial Health
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has begun a four-day working visit to Indonesia, taking place from 24 to 27 November 2025. She arrived at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten, on Monday evening (24 November) on commercial flight KLM 809. At the VVIP area, she was received by the Chief Executive of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority […]
Cliff-Top Property Sale Near Kelingking Beach Goes Viral Amid Bali Glass Lift Demolition Order
Land plots on the cliff above Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida have begun appearing in property advertisements, even as the controversy surrounding the Bali glass elevator project remains unresolved. Listings on several online marketplaces promote parcels of land overlooking the beach, marketed as suitable for villas, resorts, or restaurants with ocean and sunset views. Some […]