The Better Way To Bank in Indonesia: Introducing Bellion Wallet
Bellion Wallet, the financial services company with more than 80,000 customers globally, soft-launched its bank account products in Indonesia a few months ago. The app is built on ease of use and delivers a superior experience to customers. No fees banking With just a passport, driver’s license or government-issued ID customers can create an account […]
Bali’s Penglipuran Village Wins the UNWTO 2023 Best Tourism Village Award
Several tourist villages in Indonesia have been awarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and among them is Penglipuran Tourist Village in Bali, which has been selected as one of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages for 2023. This recognition was presented to Penglipuran Tourist Village during the third edition of the “Best Tourism […]
Indonesia’s Efforts Towards Cleaner Air Quality: Nuclear Power Plant (PLTN) Sets to Operate in 2030
Indonesia is gearing up for its first operational nuclear power plant (NPP) by 2030, set to be constructed on Gelasa Island in the Bangka Belitung archipelago. The project is spearheaded by PT ThorCon Power Indonesia, with Bob S Effendi, the Chief Operating Officer of ThorCon Power Indonesia, announcing that the initial steel cutting for the […]
Improvements to Pantai Jerman in Bali: New Facilities for Tourists
In an effort to enhance the tourist experience, the addition of facilities is often a necessity. One such area that has seen improvements is Pantai Jerman (Jerman Beach), located on Wana Segara Street in Tuban Village, Kuta District, Badung, Bali. The newly introduced facilities include sunbeds or long chairs and a row of beach umbrellas […]
Bali Governor Announces 14 Days Island-Wide Emergency Following the Spreading Wildfire
In the aftermath of a fire at the Mandung Landfill, Tabanan Regency declared a local state of emergency this week. On Thursday, 19 October 2023 Acting Bali Governor Sang Made Mahendra Jaya declared a 14-day state of emergency across the entire island of Bali. The state of emergency was announced in response to ongoing fires […]
Rejuvenation of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park’s Savanna Post Wildfire
Viral videos show the savanna at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) East Java is gradually returning to its lush, green state following a recent wildfire. New shoots are sprouting from areas that were previously scorched due to the inadvertent ignition of flares by visitors during pre-wedding photoshoots. Septi Eka Wardhani, Head of the Administrative […]
Explosion Near KPK Building Claims One Life
A loud explosion was reported near the headquarters of the Indonesia Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Setiabudi, Jakarta. The blast was quite substantial and emanated from the rear of the anti-corruption stronghold. Media personnel stationed at the KPK building immediately rushed to the explosion site. South Jakarta Fire Department official Bagus Febrianto indicated that the […]
BMKG Reports Heatwave Persists Throughout October, South Tangerang to Reach 39° Celcius
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency of Indonesia (BMKG) has issued a report indicating that an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 37 degrees Celsius, is currently affecting most parts of the country. The latest BMKG findings reveal an alarming development as daily temperature records in Tangerang Selatan, taken from 07:00 on the 16th […]
Indonesia’s ‘Whoosh’ Bullet Train Officially Launched, Ticket Starts From IDR 150,000
Starting today, 10th October 2023, the paid journey on the “Whoosh” Bullet Train has been officially inaugurated, with a total of 14 daily trips offered. PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) will be providing free “Whoosh” Bullet Train tickets for passengers who’ve already purchased tickets before the promotional period ends on the 17th of […]
Indonesian Immigration Corner: Bali Tourism Statistic, Italian Tourists Surge in August 2023
Bali welcomed a notable surge in international tourists from Italy in August 2023, recording a total of 20,871 arrivals. This figure represents a sharp increase of 156.75% compared to July 2023. “Citing the actual influx of Italian tourists to Bali, which, although not breaking into the top five in terms of nationalities visiting Bali, has […]