Indonesian Government Opens Carbon Trade to Foreign Businesses
The government has decided to open the Indonesian carbon trade market to international enterprises and organizations, enabling them to take advantage of Indonesia’s huge carbon trading potential. The move was praised by companies who participated in carbon-trading programs, who also noted that it was in line with the climate change agreement made in Paris in […]
Bali Mulls Implementing Quota System for Foreign Tourists
Bali’s Provincial Government intends to adopt a quota system for foreign tourists visiting the Island of the Gods soon. This quota system regulation will be implemented to avoid misbehaving foreigners who may harm Bali’s native culture. Addressing a conference on planning Bali’s future growth in 2025-2125 on Thursday, the 4th of May 2023, in Badung, […]
After Nearly 3.5 Years, WHO Ends Emergency Status of COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday, 5th of May 2023 announced that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic was declared a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020 or nearly 3.5 years ago. The decision was announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus based on the recommendation […]
Mystery Shrouds Deaths of 2 Chinese Nationals in Bali
On the 1st of May, a hotel in Bali, Indonesia, discovered the bodies of two Chinese tourists—a man and a woman—completely naked when they were found dead. Local officials are presently looking into the situation, but they have not yet been able to determine if the two died by suicide or were killed. The unfortunate […]
Tiktoker Lina Mukherjee Named as a Suspect Over Alleged Blasphemy Act
The blasphemy lawsuit allegedly involves a TikToker under the name of Lina Mukherjee. Lina Mukherjee had previously been reported to the South Sumatra Regional Police for her content, which included eating fried pork while chanting “bismillah” on purpose. According to Dirkrimsus Polda Sumsel Kombes Pol Agung Marlianto, the suspect’s identity was ascertained on the 27th […]
South Korea and Indonesia Agree to Promote Local Currency in Bilateral Transactions
On Tuesday, 2nd of May 2023, the central banks of South Korea and Indonesia agreed to work together to promote the use of their respective currencies in bilateral operations such as current account transactions and direct investment. The central banks stated in a joint statement that the collaboration would assist companies in lowering their transaction […]
Indonesia Mulls Tourist Tax to Curb Undesirable Tourists Out
The Indonesian government is considering on imposing a tourist tax for foreigners in Bali, ranging from $30 to $100 and serving as a deterrent to unwanted tourists. Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Tourism, stated during a Tuesday, 2nd of May online media conference that President Joko Widodo is considering imposing a tourist tax. However, the […]
Four European Tourists Explored Borneo Forest for 7 Days by Foot
Four tourists from the Czech Republic spent seven days straight on foot, these European tourists travelling from Tanjung Lokang Village in the Kapuas Hulu District of West Kalimantan to the Tiong Ohan District of East Kalimantan. The adventure of these European visitors begins in Putussibau, the seat of the Kapuas Hulu Regency, a tiny town […]
3 Russian Arrested for Inappropriate Behaviour at Besakih Temple
Immigration officers detained three Russian tourists in Bali for allegedly breaking ethical conduct by dancing and posing inappropriately at the Pengubengan Temple in the Besakih Temple area, Karangasem Regency, Bali. “The foreigners were seen this morning at about 11:00 WITA, dancing inappropriately in Pengubengan Besakih Temple.” Hendra Setiawan, the director of the immigration office in […]
Australian Tourists Warn of Fake Website Offering Bali Visa on Arrival
Following numerous online frauds from fake websites, thousands of Australians preparing to travel to Bali using Visa on Arrival this year are being cautioned about visa scams that prey on tourists. Upon arrival, an AUD 50 Visa on Arrival must be purchased to depart the airport in Indonesia. However, some tourists purchase their visas online […]