Carmen from Bali Makes History as SM Entertainment’s First Indonesian K-Pop Idol
Nyoman Ayu Carmenita, better known by her nickname Carmen, has officially made her debut as a K-Pop idol under the renowned South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment. This groundbreaking achievement marks the first time that SM Entertainment, one of the most prominent K-Pop agencies, has introduced an idol from Indonesia. Carmen is now a member […]
Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS: Potential Benefits and Challenges
Indonesia has officially joined BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as of Monday, 6 January 2025. The announcement came from the Brazilian government, which confirmed Indonesia’s acceptance as a full member. Brazil stated that all BRICS member countries had agreed to Indonesia’s inclusion since 2023, solidifying the nation’s position […]
Video Shows Tourists Spotting Deer Swimming in the Bali Strait – Here’s Why
When tourists travel to the sea, they typically expect to encounter a variety of fish and other marine creatures. However, a group of tourists in the Bali Strait were in for a surprising and entirely unexpected experience. From a distance, the tourists initially mistook the sight of a flickering tail for that of a dolphin, […]
Body of Allegedly Foreigner Woman in Black Bikini Discovered on Uluwatu Cliff, Identity Unknown
The body of a woman was recovered by a joint search and rescue (SAR) team from beneath the cliffs of Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, 9 January 2025. The victim, suspected to be a foreign national, was transported to Prof. Ngoerah Hospital (Sanglah) for further identification. An eyewitness reported seeing the […]
Viral Video Shows Crocodiles in Indonesia Pretend to Drown to Lure Humans
A viral video circulating on social media shows a startling sight: a hand appears to reach out from the middle of the sea. The video, with a voice-over, suggests that this is a saltwater crocodile pretending to drown in order to lure humans to help, before attacking them. At first glance, you might think the […]
Two Ukrainians Facing Life Sentences for Drug Manufacturing in Bali
Two Ukrainians, Ivan and Mykyta Volovod, have been charged with life imprisonment in Bali after being found guilty of running a drug manufacturing operation. The twin brothers, who initially claimed to be tourists, were involved in the illegal production of marijuana and mephedrone at a clandestine laboratory in the Sunny Villages area of Tibubeneng Village, […]
Ministry of Transportation Mulls Water Taxi Procurement at Ngurah Rai Aiport
Foreign and domestic tourist visits to the Island of the Gods as a world destination continue to increase. The continued increase in visitors to Bali also contributes to the density of traffic flow at several points, resulting in congestion. Congestion in Bali is already a crisis, so in the high season, it can have a […]
South Korean Tourist Found Dead While Climbing Mount Agung in Bali, Had Contacted Friends Before Disappearing
A South Korean tourist was found dead while climbing Mount Agung, Bali. The Joint SAR team found the body of the victim Kyung Dam Oh (31) lifeless at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. “SRU 1, which moved from Pasar Agung Temple at around 07.00 […]
Landslides at Tanah Barak Cliff, Bali, Force Temporary Closure
A landslide occurred at the Tanah Barak cliff in Kutuh Village, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, on Monday, 6 January 2025, at 8:40 am. South Kuta Police Chief, Kompol I Gusti Ngurah Yudistira, stated that the 20-metre-high cliff collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the area. Fortunately, there were no casualties. However, the landslide debris […]
Minister of Health Announces HMPV Has Entered Indonesia: Recognize Its Characteristics
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus that recently broke out in China has reportedly been found in Indonesia. All cases found involved children. “Does this HMPV exist in Indonesia? This HMPV has been in Indonesia for a long time. If you check, does it exist now? Yes. Maybe […]