Indonesian Traditional Herbal Drinks ‘Jamu’ Named as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023
UNESCO officially recognized Jamu Wellness Culture as the 13th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia, endorsing its inclusion in the UNESCO Education, Science, and Culture organization on 6 December 2023. The designation of herbal medicine into UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage occurred during the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage in […]
Indonesia-Singapore Collaboration in Bid for Host FIFA World Cup U-17 and U-20 in 2025
Indonesia and Singapore are teaming up to bid for hosting the FIFA World Cup U-17 and U-20 in 2025. The Singapore Football Federation formalised this collaboration by signing a letter of intent with PSSI (Indonesian Football Federation) on 4 December 2023. In the past, Indonesia successfully hosted the 2023 U-17 FIFA World Cup, held from […]
Indonesia Witnesses Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Surge of 30-40 New Cases Within the Week
The Indonesian Ministry of Health observed a surge in COVID-19 cases during the early week of December 2023. Starting from 28 November to 2 December 2023, weekly cases rose from 30-40 to a current tally of 267 recorded patients. This rise in COVID-19 cases is not exclusive to Indonesia but is also evident in various […]
Indonesian Government Officially Launch The Electronic Land Certificate
President Joko Widodo officially launched the electronic land certificate at the State Palace in Jakarta on 4 December 2023. During the inauguration, there was a symbolic handover ceremony presenting certificates to 10 representatives from State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). The initiative to introduce electronic land certificates was announced by Hadi Tjahjanto, Minister of the Indonesian Ministry of […]
100 Abandoned Motorbikes at Ngurah Rai Airport, Generating IDR 74 Million in Bills Over Years
A video shared by the @lombokpirates account on TikTok (3/12/2023) displayed numerous abandoned motorbikes deserted by their owners at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport parking area. These abandoned motorbikes appear visibly dirty, still arranged neatly within the airport premises. Many of them have suffered damage due to prolonged neglect, and the identity of their owners remains […]
A Passenger Arrested for Making Bomb Threat Jokes on Pelita Airlines Surabaya-Jakarta Flights
On 6 December 2023, Pelita Airlines faced flight cancellation due to a breach of flight protocols by passengers onboard. The cancellation stemmed from a bomb threat joke made by a passenger identified as SHW seated in 14A aboard aircraft IP 205 on the Surabaya – Jakarta route at 1.20 pm local time. Agdya Yogandari, Corporate […]
Confirmed, Cases of Mysterious Pneumonia Linked to China Outbreak Detected in Jakarta
The Head of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Immunization Section of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, Ngabila Salama (5/12/2023), directly confirmed several cases of mysterious Mycoplasma Pneumonia affecting children in Jakarta. According to the DKI health service data, three children have contracted the infection, all experiencing mild symptoms. These three, all girls aged between 3 and […]
Bromo Tengger Semeru Ranked 3rd Place as The World’s Most Beautiful National Park 2023 by Bounce
In 2023, Bromo Tengger Semeru secured the 3rd position in Bounce’s list of The World’s Most Beautiful National Parks. With a score of 7.89 out of 10, this national park ranked among the top three globally throughout the year. Bounce evaluates 100 national parks worldwide, considering factors like Google searches (October 2022-September 2023), social media […]
Indonesia Government Plan for Single Identity Number Data Integration for Taxpayers Starting in 2024
From 1 January 2024, the Indonesian government will mandate every taxpayer to integrate a Single Identity Number (SIN) by synchronizing the taxpayer identification number (NPWP) with the identity number (NIK). This integration will facilitate tax reporting and validating payments in 2024. The deadline for aligning NIK and NPWP is 31 December 2023. As per the […]
Thick Fog in Jakarta is Signals of High Air Pollution Warning
The air quality situation in Jakarta continues to deteriorate. As of 6 am on 5 December 2023, Jakarta appears enveloped in thick fog due to a combination of morning mist and escalating air pollution. According to IQ Air’s latest report (5/12/2023), Jakarta’s air quality index has soared to 159, indicating highly poor air quality, posing […]