15 Witnesses Questioned Over Mysterious Deaths of 2 Chinese Tourists in Bali
The Bali Police are still investigating the causes of the tragic deaths of two Chinese tourists, Cheng Jianan and Li Chiming, at the Intercontinental Jimbaran Hotel, South Kuta, on Monday, 1st of May 2023. So far, 15 witnesses have been questioned regarding the deaths of the two Chinese tourists. The Head of Bali Police Public […]
The 42nd ASEAN Summit 2023 in Indonesia is Officially Starting
The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on the 8th of May, 2023, marked the official start of the 42nd ASEAN Summit. The Golo Mori Convention Center in the Golo Mori MICE area, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is where the meeting was held. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah in Labuan […]
Golden Triangle Drug Cartel Dominating Bali
According to a report issued by Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), drugs from multinational Golden Triangle drug cartels make up most of the illegal drug traffic in Bali, a popular vacation spot in Asia. The head of BNN, Commissioner General Petrus Reinhard Golose, stated that the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent drug trafficking cartel predominated […]
Indonesian Government Opens Carbon Trade to Foreign Businesses
The government has decided to open the Indonesian carbon trade market to international enterprises and organizations, enabling them to take advantage of Indonesia’s huge carbon trading potential. The move was praised by companies who participated in carbon-trading programs, who also noted that it was in line with the climate change agreement made in Paris in […]
Bali Mulls Implementing Quota System for Foreign Tourists
Bali’s Provincial Government intends to adopt a quota system for foreign tourists visiting the Island of the Gods soon. This quota system regulation will be implemented to avoid misbehaving foreigners who may harm Bali’s native culture. Addressing a conference on planning Bali’s future growth in 2025-2125 on Thursday, the 4th of May 2023, in Badung, […]
After Nearly 3.5 Years, WHO Ends Emergency Status of COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday, 5th of May 2023 announced that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic was declared a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020 or nearly 3.5 years ago. The decision was announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus based on the recommendation […]
Mystery Shrouds Deaths of 2 Chinese Nationals in Bali
On the 1st of May, a hotel in Bali, Indonesia, discovered the bodies of two Chinese tourists—a man and a woman—completely naked when they were found dead. Local officials are presently looking into the situation, but they have not yet been able to determine if the two died by suicide or were killed. The unfortunate […]
Tiktoker Lina Mukherjee Named as a Suspect Over Alleged Blasphemy Act
The blasphemy lawsuit allegedly involves a TikToker under the name of Lina Mukherjee. Lina Mukherjee had previously been reported to the South Sumatra Regional Police for her content, which included eating fried pork while chanting “bismillah” on purpose. According to Dirkrimsus Polda Sumsel Kombes Pol Agung Marlianto, the suspect’s identity was ascertained on the 27th […]
South Korea and Indonesia Agree to Promote Local Currency in Bilateral Transactions
On Tuesday, 2nd of May 2023, the central banks of South Korea and Indonesia agreed to work together to promote the use of their respective currencies in bilateral operations such as current account transactions and direct investment. The central banks stated in a joint statement that the collaboration would assist companies in lowering their transaction […]
Indonesia Mulls Tourist Tax to Curb Undesirable Tourists Out
The Indonesian government is considering on imposing a tourist tax for foreigners in Bali, ranging from $30 to $100 and serving as a deterrent to unwanted tourists. Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Tourism, stated during a Tuesday, 2nd of May online media conference that President Joko Widodo is considering imposing a tourist tax. However, the […]