American Citizen Involved in Altercation with Construction Workers in Bali
A 29-year-old American man, identified by police as MD, was involved in a physical altercation with several construction workers on Jalan Pantai Suluban, Badung Regency, Bali, on Sunday (23 November) at around 9:30 a.m. WITA. The police are conducting further examination to determine the motive behind the incident. According to the Denpasar Police, both MD […]
Vietnam Airlines Opens Direct Jakarta–Hanoi Route Starting 23 November 2025
Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct Jakarta–Hanoi service on 23 November 2025, operating five times a week. The move arrives at a moment of rising curiosity among Indonesian travellers, with tiket.com recording more than a 200 per cent increase in Jakarta–Hanoi bookings in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year. […]
Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) to Address Dual Citizenship Issues
The Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services (Imipas), through the Directorate General of Immigration, has launched the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI), a residency scheme aimed at resolving long-standing dual citizenship issues. Imipas Minister Agus Andrianto said the GCI provides an indefinite permanent residence permit for foreign nationals who have blood, kinship, historical, or other […]
Bali Governor Orders Dismantling of Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator After Regulatory Violations
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has ordered the complete halt and dismantling of the glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, following findings of five major regulatory violations. The company, PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development Group, has been given six months to dismantle the structure independently. If the company fails to comply, […]
Oxford Scientists Locate Rafflesia hasseltii in West Sumatra After Long Research
Researchers from Oxford University and Indonesian conservation groups have documented a rare bloom of Rafflesia hasseltii during an expedition in Sumpur Kudus District, Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra, on Monday (17 November 2025). The team consisted of Dr Chris Thorogood from the Oxford University Botanic Garden and Arboretum, Joko Witono from Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation […]
Sanly Liu Showcases Balinese Heritage in Miss Universe 2025 National Costume
Miss Universe Indonesia 2025, Sanly Liu, brought the spirit of Balinese tradition to the National Costume segment of Miss Universe 2025 with a design inspired by sacred offerings. The costume, titled “Bali Yadnya – The Eternal Offering of Devotion,” was created by Balinese designer I Nyoman Inggi Kendran from Mengwi, Badung Regency. The piece appeared […]
Two Fishermen Swept Away by Waves in Sukabumi, Later Found Dead
Two fishermen fishing off the coral reef area of Cikeueus Loji Beach, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, were swept into the sea after being struck by waves on Sunday morning (16 November 2025). The victims, identified as Ujang Agus (40) and Deni Setiawan (35), were standing on the reef at around 8:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time […]
A Complete Guide to Work in Indonesia as A Foreigner
This article is written under the supervision of LMI Consultancy, a professional Business & Immigration Consultant in Indonesia. Indonesia has rapidly transformed into one of Southeast Asia’s most promising destinations for global talent. Supported by a growing middle class, fast-modernising industries, and regional investment strategies shifting under the “China-plus-one” trend, the country now hosts an […]
Video Shows Semeru’s Eruption Clouds Sweeping Past Bridge in Indonesia
A viral video shows a hot cloud avalanche from Mount Semeru passing the Gladak Perak Bridge in Sumberwuluh Village, Candipuro District, Lumajang Regency, East Java. According to the Semeru Volcano Observation Post (PPGA), the hot clouds had been moving from the crater since 2:30 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) and have now reached a distance […]
Djakarta Warehouse Project 2025 Set for GWK Bali with Global Headliners
Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) is officially returning to GWK Cultural Park, Bali, from 12 to 14 December 2025. Organisers have confirmed a diverse line-up of international and Indonesian acts, marking another major edition of one of Asia’s biggest electronic music festivals. Calvin Harris leads this year’s global headliners. His last appearance at DWP was six […]