Indonesia Implements New Regulation Scheme for Visa Onshore Application and Visa Exemptions
Overview of the visa application process in Indonesia The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in various aspects of life, including travel and immigration procedures. Since 2021, Indonesian Immigration has issued several additional regulations regarding visas and residence permits for foreigners willing to enter the country. An online visa application scheme was released to […]
Connecting Professionals in Paradise: How to Do Professional Networking in Bali
Bali is more than a beautiful island paradise. It’s quickly becoming a destination for professionals looking to advance their careers and expand their business networks. Business networking and expat networking events in Bali are becoming more common, providing exciting opportunities for those looking to connect and create new opportunities. If you’re a business owner or […]
A Korean Food Vlogger Confuses ‘Kobokan’ Water as A Soup During Nasi Uduk Review
Anybody with even a passing familiarity with Indonesian cuisine should be aware that kobokan water is meant for dipping your hands into and not for slurping it like a soup. Hoontamin, a Korean food vlogger, undoubtedly did not know any better, which resulted in a hilarious culinary accident when he recently visited Jakarta. He slurped […]
Pakistani Arrested Over Hypnosis Scam in Jakarta
Moslem bin Mohram Husein, a foreigner from Pakistan, was detained by the Central Jakarta Metro Police for carrying out a hypnosis scheme. The 35-year-old Pakistani is suspected of hypnotising the owner of a tiny store in Central Jakarta’s Sawah Besar neighbourhood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Merekam Jakarta Lewat […]
American Man Angkot Stunt in Bali Ended Being Fined by The Police
Jared Brendan Mell (35), an American man, was given a traffic ticket in a bizarre situation on Monday, the 12th of June 2023, in Denpasar after being seen driving a public minivan (known locally as an angkot) which was posted on social media. Jared broke traffic laws, notably by not having the Class A driver’s […]
Indonesia Revokes Mask Mandatory on Public Transportation
As Indonesia draws closer to treating COVID-19 as an endemic, the Jakarta Transportation Agency Chief on Friday, the 9th of June, abolished the mask mandatory on public transportation, with city-owned public transit companies adopting the relaxation of restrictions immediately. In a memorandum dated the 9th of June, Agency Chief Syafrin Liputo stated, “[Commuters] are permitted […]
Singaporean Student Suffers Fracture Memory Loss After ATV Incident in Bali
A Singaporean student who travelled to Bali suffered memory loss, and a shattered left cheekbone after riding the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collided with a coconut tree in Ubud. The 23-year-old Cheng Yu Heng cannot recall the events that led up to the crash on the 3rd of June, 2023, last Saturday. On Sunday, the 4th […]
Argentinian Media Reveals Reasons for Messi’s Alleged Cancellation to Indonesia
According to Argentina’s local media, Lionel Messi is rumoured to have skipped Indonesia on Argentina’s friendly match tour since he wanted time off before joining Inter Miami. Argentina will take on a friendly match against Indonesia without Messi, who needs a break before joining Inter Miami, according to a local Argentine media site Vermouth Deportivo. […]
Newlywed Couple from India Drowned During Honeymoon in Bali
A Newlywed couple from Chennai, India, drowned on Friday, the 9th of June 2023, while on their honeymoon in Bali, only one week after their wedding. The Indian couple reportedly drowned while undertaking a photo session on a speedboat, according to the initial reports. To return the remains, the families of the deceased have rushed […]
Australian Tourist Denied to Enter Bali Over Tiny Passport Tear
A small tear in a tourist’s passport from Australia has prevented him from entering Bali. Matt Vandenberg (29), claimed he boarded at 6 a.m. Jetstar aircraft from Sydney on Tuesday to attend a friend’s wedding in Bali on Friday, the 2nd of June, 2023. However, the Australian tourist trip abruptly ended when he has turned […]