Jakarta Tops List for Most Expensive Cost of Living City in Indonesia by National Statistics Agency
In 2022, the National Statistic Agency (BPS) surveyed every city’s cost of living in Indonesia and Jakarta was ranked 1st as the most expensive living city. Apart from Jakarta, nine other cities currently maintain a high cost of living. “Ten cities boast the highest average consumption value per household,” stated Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution […]
Mount Merapi Erupts with 17 Lava Flows in A Day, Alert Raised for 20 Other Indonesian Volcanoes
On 13 December 2023, Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta experienced an eruption, releasing lava 17 times towards the Bebeng River. Yulianto, an officer at the Mount Merapi Observation Post, reported that the lava flowed up to 1,700 meters from the crater’s top. Mount Merapi spans several areas across Yogyakarta and Central Java, including Mageang, Klaten, Boyolali, […]
Pegipegi Officially Ends 12-Year Journey as Online Travel App in Indonesia
Pegipegi, an Indonesian online travel app (OTA) that commenced operations in 2012, has announced its closure on 11 December 2023. After nearly 12 years of service, Pegipegi bid farewell, attributing its decision to the competitive landscape within the OTA industry. “A nearly 12-year journey as your travel solution is an invaluable experience for Pegipegi. However, […]
Indonesian Government Plan to Broaden Visa Free Access to 20 Additional Countries
In 2024, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno is proposing expanded visa-free access to 20 countries and is still under review by President Joko Widodo. The Minister aims to welcome 9.5 to 14.3 million foreign tourists, as discussed during the 2023 National Coordination Meeting for Tourism and the Creative Economy held in […]
Starting in 2024, Indonesian Citizens Obliged to Shift from e-KTP to Digital ID Card ‘IKD’
The Indonesian government introduced an innovation called IKD (Digital Population Identity), a digital ID card for Indonesian citizens. News about this innovation surfaced in early December 2023 and is expected to gain more attention among the public in 2024. The process of transitioning from the physical e-KTP to IKD is outlined in Minister of Home […]
David Guetta Makes Spectacular Comeback After 10 Years, Mesmerizes at DWP XV 2023 in Bali
David Guetta made a triumphant return to electrify the DWP XV stage at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Bali on Sunday, 10 December 2023. His highly anticipated performance on the event’s final day drew in thousands of enthusiastic audiences, filling the Garuda Land area. DWP XV stands as Southeast Asia’s biggest electronic dance music (EDM) festival. David […]
Jakarta Residents Required to Reprint ID Cards Amid Capital Status Change Starting 2024
Starting in 2024, Jakarta residents are required to update their ID cards (E-KTP) to reflect the change from the Special Capital Region (DKI) to the Special Jakarta Region (DKJ). Budi Awaluddin, the Head of Jakarta’s Civil Registry Service Office, mentioned, “In 2024, Jakarta’s status will transition from Special Capital Region (DKI) to Jakarta Special Region […]
TikTok Shop X Tokopedia Set to Reopen on 12 December 2023, Following $1,5 Billion Investment
The anticipated collaboration between TikTok Shop X Tokopedia is set to launch on 12 December 2023. Following ByteDance’s investment infusion of $1.5 billion at the end of November 2023, the merger between these e-commerce giants has been officially confirmed. The partnership, known as TikTok Shop X Tokopedia, will be an active participant in the 12.12 […]
Ngurah Rai International Airport Launches Bali-New Delhi Flight Routes in December 2023
Ngurah Rai International Airport officially commenced operating a new direct flight route from Bali-New Delhi, and vice versa, starting on 1 December 2023. Vistara, an Indian airline, exclusively will manage flights along this route. The direct flight lasts approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes, accommodating a total of 185 passengers. The launch of the Bali-New […]
MRT Jakarta Halts Multi-Trip Cards Sales, Transitions to Exclusive Online Payments Starting 1 January 2024
Starting 1 January 2024, MRT Jakarta will discontinue the sale of multi-trip cards, as announced directly through the @mrtjkt Instagram account on 5 December 2023. Existing customers with a multi-trip card can continue using and topping it until 31 October 2024. PT MRT Jakarta plans to transition to a sole online payment system effective 1 […]