Australian Tourist Questioned His Curiousity on Social Media Over Canang Sari
An Australian tourist who is fascinated and confused has posted a question on social media asking why he continues seeing so many little baskets left on the ground in Bali. Frequent travellers gave him a stern warning not to step on them. The baskets, or Canang Sari as they are known locally, are offered alongside […]
The Air Quality in Ubud is Said to Match the Level of Air Pollution in Jakarta
Ubud, Gianyar, and Bali recently occupied the fifth position with the worst air condition, according to the IQAir.com website, recorded on Wednesday, the 16th of August, 2023. Ubud’s air quality was at 155 US air quality index (AQI) at 9:00 a.m. WITA. Meanwhile, Denpasar is still in the green zone, with air quality in the […]
Get Your Dream Property: Expats Guide to Obtain Loan Mortgages in Indonesia
Indonesia’s beautiful landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and low cost of living make it an appealing destination for expats looking to relocate. With the availability of mortgages for foreigners, purchasing your dream home in Indonesia is no longer a pipe dream. An expat guide to living in Indonesia, especially in obtaining mortgages in Indonesia, is needed […]
Governor Koster Confirms Plans to Build a New Tourism Cultural Centre In East Bali
Last Monday, 14th of August 2023, Bali’s Governor I Wayan Koster announced that Klungkung Regency will get a brand-new cultural centre. The Bali Cultural Centre facility will be constructed at a location of the former Gunaksa Quarry and financed by a federal government loan granted as part of the National Economic Recovery Programme. Bali is […]
The World’s Renowned DJ Martin Garrix Will Be Performing at Atlas Beach Club New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve may still be far ahead of us, but for Atlas Beach Club, New Year is just around the corner since they announced their exceptional performer for this year’s party. Martin Garrix will come to Atlas Beach Club for their biggest New Year’s Eve party. Located in Canggu, Bali’s largest entertainment establishment, containing […]
Acting Governor Sets a 75% WFH Policy to Jakarta’s ASN Starting Today
During the 2023 ASEAN Summit, Jakarta Acting Governor Heru Budi Hartono stated that the portion of the work-from-home (WFH) policy for the Jakarta state civil apparatus (ASN) would be increased to 75 per cent. The WFH policy and distance learning (PJJ) will be enforced in South Jakarta areas, Gambir, and Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), particularly […]
Djakarta Warehouse Project Returns to Bali for Its 15th Anniversary
Djakarta Warehouse Project, Indonesia’s largest dance music festival, has just announced that this year will mark its 15th anniversary, and the celebration, dubbed DWP XV, will take place in Bali. Ismaya Live, the event’s promoter, claimed that the 15th anniversary will be “an eXtraordinary and exclusiVe DWP experience,” as they promised a larger venue as […]
Jakarta Government Prepares 100 Electric Buses to Reduce the Air Pollution
A hundred of electric buses will soon be operated by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta’s Department of Transportation to combat the capital’s deteriorating air quality owing to pollution. Using electric buses is an endeavour to promote the usage of electric vehicles, according to the DKI Jakarta’s Department of Transportation. It follows that Jakarta’s air […]
Indonesian Ministry Denies Report About Jakarta Being The World Most Polluted City
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) refuted that Jakarta has the worst air pollution in the world. Sigit Reliantoro, the Ministry’s Director General for Pollution Control and Environmental Damage, said data comparisons were required to evaluate the capital’s air quality index, and the title as world most polluted city is not necessarily true. […]
Foreign Tourists Join a Cracker-Eating Contest to Commemorate Indonesia Independence Day in Yogyakarta
On Sunday, the 6th of August 2023, a traditional competition was held to commemorate Indonesia’s independence day in Kapanewon Sewon, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The matches include several staple conventional games, such as a cracker-eating contest: a marbles contest, and many more. The video of the cracker-eating competition in Sewon, Bantul, went […]