Indonesia Raises Prices of Non-Subsidised Fuels, Including Pertamax Turbo and Dexlite
PT Pertamina (Persero) has increased the prices of several non-subsidised fuels, including Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite, and Pertamina Dex, effective Saturday, 18 April 2026. The adjustment applies across multiple regions, including Jakarta. According to Pertamina’s official website, the price of Pertamax Turbo in Jakarta has risen to Rp19,400 per litre, up from Rp13,100 per litre recorded […]
Kartini & Leadership: The Quiet Rise of ISMAYA Women Shaping Modern Organizations
The Shift in Modern Leadership Across industries today, leadership is evolving in ways that feel both visible and quietly transformative. More women are stepping into leadership roles—not as a passing trend, but as part of a broader structural shift in how organisations grow and operate. According to global studies such as McKinsey’s Women in the […]
Video Shows Bee Swarm Crosses Bali Mandara Toll Road, Authorities Cite Seasonal Migration
A swarm of bees crossed the Bali Mandara Toll Road on Sunday afternoon, prompting concern among motorists after a video of the incident circulated on social media. The footage showed motorcyclists slowing down and stopping as thousands of bees moved across the road. The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency confirmed the incident and provided a […]
Investors Sue Bali Government Over Bali Glass Elevator Project
The suspension of a glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, remains unresolved as investors have filed a new lawsuit against the Bali Provincial Government. The project developer, PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development Group, has refiled its legal claim after withdrawing an earlier case. The dispute centres on the […]
Indonesia to Loan Komodo to Japan as Part of Bilateral Breeding Programme
Indonesia will loan a pair of Komodo dragons to Japan as part of a conservation-focused breeding programme, in exchange for several animals, including giraffes and red pandas. The Ministry of Forestry confirmed that a male and a female Komodo dragon will be sent to a zoo in Shizuoka Prefecture. The arrangement forms part of a […]
Viral Sexual Harassment Chat Case Involving Indonesian University Students
A sexual harassment case involving students from the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia (UI) has drawn public attention after screenshots of a group chat circulated widely on social media. The case emerged after an individual uploaded evidence of conversations allegedly containing sexually explicit and harassing remarks. The messages were said to have […]
Pakistani National Detained in Tangerang After Public Disturbance Report
A Pakistani national identified by the initials MUR (40) has been detained by officers from the Tangerang Immigration Office after allegedly causing a public disturbance in the Ciledug area, Tangerang City. The arrest followed reports from local residents who claimed that the individual had created unrest and disrupted public order in the neighbourhood. Authorities responded […]
Starlux Airlines to Launch Direct Taipei–Bali Flights Starting October 2026
Starlux Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Taipei and Bali, scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026. The announcement was made on Wednesday (8 April 2026), with tickets already available for purchase. According to a report by the Central News Agency (CNA), the airline confirmed that the route will initially […]
Video Shows Indonesian Fishermen Rescue Whale Shark After Accidental Catch
Indonesian fishermen at Sendang Biru Beach in Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency, took swift action after a whale shark was accidentally caught in their fishing net. The incident happened on Friday, 10 April 2026, during a routine fishing trip. The moment gained attention after a video shared by the crew of KM Mutiara went viral […]
Indonesia Targets 2026 Start for Bali Water Taxi Project Worth IDR 1.2 Trillion
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Transportation, is preparing a water taxi project in Bali to ease congestion in key tourism areas, particularly in Badung Regency. The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2026, with an initial investment estimated at IDR 1.21 trillion. Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi said the programme forms part […]