MTI Suggests Weekly Public Transit Use for State Officials
In Jakarta, itās common to see official cars cutting through traffic jams with the help of escorts and patrols. However, this practice has sparked criticism, leading to suggestions that state officials should ride public transportation at least once a week. The Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) has proposed limiting the use of police escorts and patrols […]
BPBD Intensifies Efforts to Address Jakarta Flood and Surrounding Areas
Jakarta flood-Heavy rainfall since Tuesday night, January 28, 2025, has caused flooding in several areas of Jakarta, Tangerang, and the surrounding regions. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD Jakarta) reported that 35 neighbourhoods (RT) and four roads in Jakarta were submerged as of Thursday morning, January 30, 2025. This data was based on BPBD […]
Coelacanth Sighting in Gorontalo: An Ancient Fish Predating the Age of Dinosaurs
A rare coelacanth fish has been discovered in the waters of North Gorontalo, sparking widespread fascination and going viral on social media after being posted by the X account @Coelacanthuss. The post featured an image of the deceased fish placed on a banana leaf, surrounded by curious residents. The discovery shocked local fishermen, including Oscar […]
Chinese Tourist Who Slipped Money in Passport Detained by Immigration
The alleged bribery case involving immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has sparked widespread discussion on social media in recent weeks. The issue gained attention when the TikTok account @stellaroptics888 uploaded a video on Friday, January 17, 2025, showing a Chinese tourist slipping IDR 500,000 into a passport while passing through the […]
Indonesia and the United States Agree on Debt Swap for Coral Reef Conservation
Indonesia and the United States have reached an agreement on a Debt Swap for Marine Conservation, worth 35 million USD (IDR 565 billion), primarily aimed at coral reef conservation. This agreement was finalized on January 15, 2025, after a lengthy process that began several years ago. M. Firdaus Agung Kunto Kurniawan, the Director of Ecosystem […]
Bali Named World’s Best Cultural Destination 2025 by TripAdvisor
The island of Bali has once again brought pride to Indonesia by being named one of the world’s best destinations. This time, Bali achieved a special milestone by being selected as one of TripAdvisor‘s 2025 Best Cultural Destination. In this prestigious category, Bali competed with other iconic destinations worldwide, including Hanoi in Vietnam, London in […]
Two Rare Raden Saleh Paintings Fetch Record Prices at Sotheby’s Singapore Auction
Paintings by Raden Saleh, the maestro of Indonesian art, have once again made a splash in the Asian art world. Recently, two rare paintings by the famous artist, which had never been exhibited to the public, were sold for fantastic prices at Sothebyās Singapore auction house. In the auction, which took place in conjunction with […]
Bali to Ban Plastic Bottled Water in Government Agencies and Schools Starting February 3, 2025
In a bold move to combat plastic pollution, the Bali Provincial Government has announced a ban on the use of plastic bottled water, effective February 3, 2025. This policy is part of the province’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste, which has been a growing environmental concern in recent years. The new rule, outlined in […]
Jakarta Lifts Odd-Even Rule for Isra Mikraj and Chinese New Year, 27ā29 January 2025
The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) will temporarily suspend the odd-even traffic system in Jakarta from 27 to 29 January 2025. This decision was made to commemorate two significant holidays, Isra Mikraj Prophet Muhammad SAW and Chinese New Year, which will take place next week. Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, stated […]
Indonesia Imposes $12.4 Million Fine on Google: Here’s Why
The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has decided to impose a substantial fine of IDR 202.5 billion ($12.4 million)Ā on Google LLC after determining that the tech giant violated several key regulations under Indonesia’s Law Number 5 of 1999, which governs the prohibition of monopolistic practices and unfair business competition. The ruling follows an in-depth investigation […]