Police Extortion of Foreign Tourists Attending DWP Music Concert in Indonesia
The case of police extortion against Malaysian citizens attending the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2024 has garnered significant public attention on social media. The DWP 2024 concert was held over three days, from 13 to 15 December 2024, at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Several Malaysian spectators have alleged extortion by Indonesian police, claiming losses amounting to […]
Spanish Foreigner Works and Overstays in Bali for 3 Years, Faces Deportation
The issue of foreign tourists overstaying their visas in Bali has surfaced again, with the recent deportation of a 55-year-old Spanish national identified by the initials FBC. Claiming to be a journalist and intending to establish a business, the Spanish foreigner overstayed in Indonesia for more than three years before being deported to Spain. The […]
Celebrate New Year 2025: MRT, LRT, and Transjakarta Fares Only IDR 1
The Jakarta Provincial Government is providing a special discount for people who will celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025. The IDR 1 tariff applies to people who take public transportation: Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta on New Year’s Eve. Jakarta Transportation Agency revealed this through its Instagram account @dishubdkijakarta. “Two full days to welcome the turn […]
Jeju Air Crash Claims Hundreds of Lives: No Indonesian Casualties
Tragic news has emerged from South Korea on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, after a Jeju Air plane crashed at Muan Airport. A video circulating on social media shows a plume of smoke billowing from the aircraft’s engine before the entire fuselage erupted into flames. According to multiple sources, the plane, which had originally flown […]
Indonesia Hotel Review 2024: The All-Inclusive Package at Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua BaliÂ
Social Expat was delighted to be allowed to visit the incredible Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Bali, and sample its incredible all-inclusive experience! All-inclusive stays are few and far between across Indonesia, so the Hyatt is one of the pioneers of this experience, meaning we were very excited to give this a try! This is the […]
Ran Out of Money: American Tourist Sleeps for Four Days at Starbucks Petitenget, Bali
An American tourist named James Christopher was left homeless in the Petitenget area of Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, Bali. The man, reportedly out of provisions, resorted to begging and stayed for four days at a Starbucks in the area. James even used the cafĂ© as a temporary place to sleep during this time. His […]
Sumba Named Asia’s Best Destination for 2025 by Time Out
Indonesia always offers amazing places to visit, and now Sumba has been named one of the best destinations in Asia for 2025 by Time Out. This year, Time Out focused on destinations in Asia that are not yet overcrowded. The list highlights eight countries and includes places that were previously difficult to access or overlooked, […]
Authorities Investigate Bali New Year’s Party of Drugs and Debauchery
The Bali National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) dismantled a sex and drug party held by dozens of foreign tourist. The Bali New Year party was originally under the guise of Christmas and New Year celebrations. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, members of the Bali Provincial BNNP (BNNP) raided dozens of foreigners in a Canggu villa in […]
Bali’s Trash Problem: Jimbaran Beach Buried in Waste
Bali’s Trash-At the end of each year, the sad reality of Bali’s beaches becomes increasingly apparent. The once-pristine shores of the Island of the Gods, including those in Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban, Kedonganan, and Jimbaran, are transformed into regular gathering places for marine debris. Gary Bencheghib, the Co-founder of Sungai Watch, an environmental organisation dedicated […]
Mount Rinjani Climbing to Be Temporarily Closed: 1 January – 2 April 2025
Mount Rinjani National Park officially announced the temporary closure of all climbing tourist destinations in the Mount Rinjani area. This closure will last for three months, starting from January 1 to April 2, 2025. “Officially closed to the public starting from January 1, 2025, to April 2, 2025,” explained the Head of the Gunung Rinjani […]