Soekarno-Hatta and Ngurah Rai Airports Among the World’s Top 100 Best Airports
Two of Indonesia’s key international airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang (Soetta Airport) and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, have earned spots on the list of the 100 Best Airports in the World. The rankings were announced as part of the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023-2024, which evaluates the passenger experience […]
Mount Dukono’s Eruption Captured in Viral Video, Sparking Safety Conversations Among Climbers
Mount Dukono, located in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, erupted again on Monday, February 3, 2025. The eruption quickly made headlines when a viral video showed a climber capturing the dramatic moment of the volcano’s eruption. The footage has sparked discussions online, particularly around the climber’s safety and the eruption’s intensity. A Dramatic Moment Captured […]
Immigration Crackdown in Bali: British National Arrested for Running Motorcycle Rental Business
The Denpasar Immigration Office recently apprehended a British national who had been running a motorcycle rental business in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. The individual, identified by the initials KSM, was caught on January 25, 2025, during an immigration surveillance operation. Ridha Sah Putra, the head of the Denpasar Immigration Office, stated that KSM had been […]
Free Drinking Water, Including Sparkling Water, Available at Transjakarta Bus Stops
Public transportation users in Jakarta can now enjoy free drinking water, including the option of sparkling water, at several Transjakarta bus stops. This new initiative is a result of a collaboration between PT Transportasi Jakarta (TransJakarta) and Perumda Air Minum (PAM) JAYA, which is designed to offer drinking water refills to commuters. Passengers can bring […]
Deadly Accident at Ciawi Toll Gate: Eight Killed in Chain Collision
A tragic accident occurred at the Ciawi Toll Gate in Bogor, West Java, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The incident, which involved a series of collisions between six vehicles, was captured in a viral video on social media. According to a man who filmed the incident, the accident […]
Foreign Visitors to Indonesia Spent IDR 22.86 Million on Average in 2024, with Swiss Tourists Spending the Most
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has revealed that foreign tourists spent an average of IDR 22.86 million during their visits to Indonesia in 2024. Acting Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, shared this data during a press conference held at the BPS Office in Jakarta on Monday, February 3, 2025. “On average, throughout 2024, foreign […]
Nightclub in Bali Apologizes for Using Lord Shiva as Backdrop During DJ Performance
A nightclub in Bali recently faced backlash after using an image of Lord Shiva as the background during a DJ performance. This incident sparked outrage among the Hindu community, leading to discussions of filing a subpoena against the venue. The video, which quickly went viral on social media, showed a bustling nightclub filled with visitors […]
Usher Enjoys a Family Vacation in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara
R&B singer Usher recently enjoyed a relaxing family getaway to Bali and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) with his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea. The couple shared several moments from their trip on social media, giving fans a glimpse into their adventure. Usher expressed his amazement at the stunning views in Bali, calling himself the “luckiest man in […]
Karet Station to End Passenger Services in April 2025: KRL Trains Will Pass Through
In an update for Jabodetabek KRL users, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KAI Commuter) has announced significant changes to Karet Station. Starting in April 2025, KRL trains will no longer stop at Karet Station to pick up or drop off passengers. Instead, the station will undergo a transformation to become part of an integrated modern transportation […]
Bali Police Capture Russian at Ngurah Rai Airport in Theft Case Involving Ukrainian Tourist
A Russian national, identified as KA (30), has been apprehended by Bali police in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of Ukrainian tourist Igor Iermakov. KA was detained at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on Thursday (January 30) while attempting to flee to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The crime, which took place on December 15, […]