Viral Video Shows Foreigner Surprising Gojek & Grab Drivers by Paying for Their Fuel in Bali
An act of generosity by a foreign national in Bali has attracted widespread praise across social media after he paid for the fuel of online motorcycle taxi drivers queuing at a local petrol station. The initiative was captured in a video uploaded to Instagram by an expat identified as Jonny Mitchell. The footage depicts the […]
Indonesia Could Bid for the 2042 FIFA World Cup Alongside Australia and New Zealand
Indonesia is considering a joint bid to host the 2042 FIFA World Cup, with Australia, New Zealand and potentially other Southeast Asian nations emerging as prospective partners, according to Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Chairman Erick Thohir. The proposal comes after Indonesia’s previous attempt to secure the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup […]
Jakarta to Get a ‘Love Padlock’ Bridge? Governor Pramono Plans ‘Love Padlock’ Bridge in Rasuna Said
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced plans to build two pedestrian bridges featuring a “love padlock” concept in the HR Rasuna Said area of South Jakarta as part of the continued redevelopment of the former monorail project site. The proposal was revealed while Pramono attended the inauguration of the new North Jakarta District Attorney’s Office […]
Viral Video Shows Alleged Pickpocket Gang Targeting Foreigners in Setiabudi, Police Step Up Investigation
South Jakarta Police are investigating a suspected pickpocketing incident involving a foreign national near the Setiabudi LRT Station and the Setiabudi One complex after footage of the alleged theft circulated widely on social media. The incident, which reportedly took place on a pedestrian walkway in the Setiabudi area, was captured by an eyewitness and later […]
Indonesia Launches B50 Biodiesel on 1 July with Three-Month Transition
Indonesia has officially begun implementing its B50 biodiesel programme from 1 July 2026, marking another step in the government’s effort to increase the use of renewable fuels. While the mandate has taken effect, businesses have been given a three-month transition period to complete the shift from B40 biodiesel, with full nationwide implementation expected by 1 […]
Australian Tourist Assaulted by High School Student at Beach in East Nusa Tenggara
A high school student has been arrested and detained by police in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) following the alleged physical and sexual assault of an Australian citizen at a remote beach resort. The suspect, identified by his initials AH, was apprehended by authorities shortly after the victim reported the incident to the Southwest Sumba Police […]
Indonesia May Grant Visa-Free Entry to Australians, Chinese and South Koreans Under New Proposal
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has proposed expanding the country’s Visa-Free Visit (Bebas Visa Kunjungan/BVK) scheme to include travellers from Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, along with permanent residents (PRs) of Singapore, as part of efforts to strengthen international tourism. The proposal, which is still under discussion with relevant ministries and government […]
WHO: Over 1,300 People Have Died as a Result of the Extreme Heatwave in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that over 1,300 people have died as a result of the extreme heatwave that has been affecting Europe since 21 June 2026. This extreme weather has been recorded as one of the worst heatwaves in the region’s history. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the additional death toll […]
Guns N’ Roses Jakarta Concert 2026: Date, Ticket Prices and Sales Schedule
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses are set to return to Indonesia after an eight-year absence, with a concert scheduled at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Madya Stadium in Jakarta on 21 November 2026 as part of their latest world tour. The show marks the band’s first performance in Indonesia since their concert at the GBK Main […]
Garmin Run Marathon Series 2026 Expands in Indonesia, Registration Now Open
Garmin Indonesia has officially announced the return of its annual running event, the 2026 Garmin Run Marathon Series – Indonesia, which will take place on 20 September 2026 at ICE BSD, Tangerang. Now entering its fifth year in Indonesia, the event has been upgraded from the Garmin Run Asia Series to the Garmin Run Marathon […]