Rare Sighting: Oceanic Manta Ray Caught on Camera at Menjangan Island, Bali
A rare oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) was recently caught on camera in the waters off Menjangan Island, part of the West Bali National Park. The short clip, shared by the park’s official Instagram account @btn.balibarat, quickly went viral, drawing tens of thousands of views and enthusiastic reactions from ocean lovers. The caption read, “Rare […]
Wisma 46: Standing Tall, Thinking Green, A Future-Ready Landmark for Business and the PlanetÂ
Jakarta, Indonesia — 2025 Standing tall in Jakarta’s skyline since 1996, Wisma 46 Kota BNI has long been an architectural icon. Today, it’s also a symbol of sustainability, officially recognized with the GreenShip Existing Building Gold Certification from the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBC Indonesia).This recognition affirms Wisma 46’s success in applying sustainable “green building” […]
Kuta Beach, Bali, Faces Severe Erosion After High Waves Hit Pedestrian Zone
High tidal waves struck Bali’s Kuta Beach on Thursday evening (6 November 2025), damaging several sections of the pedestrian path along the popular tourist area. The incident has raised concerns among local tourism operators and vendors, who depend heavily on the area’s accessibility and visitor comfort. The waves, which reached the coastal pedestrian zones, displaced […]
Indonesia to Redenominate Rupiah: Rp1,000 to Become Rp1
The Indonesian government is preparing to redenominate the rupiah by simplifying its nominal value, with Rp1,000 to become Rp1. The plan is detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, under Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 70 of 2025, issued on 10 October 2025. The regulation, signed by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, […]
Jakarta School Explosion: Police Confirm 54 Casualties at SMAN 72
An explosion occurred at SMA Negeri 72 Jakarta in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Friday afternoon (7 November 2025). Police and emergency teams attended the scene shortly after receiving reports of the incident. Initial information stated that two students had been taken to hospital, but updated data later confirmed a larger number of victims. Head […]
Father in Clown Costume Attends Daughter’s Graduation, Touching Video Goes Viral
A graduation ceremony is usually filled with parents in smart shirts, dresses, and formal suits. But a video shared by TikTok user @alda.kapia shows a scene that stood out for a very personal reason. In the clip, a father arrives at his daughter’s graduation wearing his full clown costume, complete with bright makeup. Instead of […]
Giant Crocodile Captured and Relocated in Riau, Indonesia
A giant crocodile measuring around six metres and weighing an estimated one tonne was captured by residents of Sungai Undan Village, Reteh District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau. The animal was first observed by residents on Friday, 31 October 2025, swimming in a river close to a community organisation before entering a nearby ditch. Its presence […]
German Tourist’s Fuel Mix-Up at Bone Gas Station Goes Viral
A brief misunderstanding between a German tourist and a fuel attendant in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi, went viral on social media in early November 2025. The incident took place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, around 10:00 a.m. WITA, at a petrol station in Labuaja Village, Kahu District. The foreigner, identified as Seifert Rudolf, arrived in […]
IWCS 2025: Indonesia Watercolour Summit Brings Global Artists to Jakarta and Bali
The Indonesia Watercolor Summit (IWCS) is staging an international exhibition in two Indonesian cities: Jakarta and Bali. The event opens at Museum Art:1, Jl Rajawali Selatan Raya No. 3, Jakarta, from 31 October to 10 November 2025. Founded in 2020 by Silvia Zulaika, IWCS is more than a community, it functions as a creative hub […]
Indonesia Braces for Peak Rainy Season, BMKG Warns of Extreme Weather
Rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds has continued to hit several regions across Indonesia. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned the public to prepare for the approaching peak of the rainy season, which is forecast to occur from November 2025 to February 2026. According to data released on the BMKG website, […]