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 […]
The Defendants in the Human Trafficking Case from Bali to Turkey are being Prosecuted
Two Balinese residents were found guilty of human trafficking by a local court in a controversy involving 13 migrant labourers sent to Turkey. The Singaraja District Court sentenced Komang Puja Rasmiasa, 33, and Anak Agung Kade Ratna Sawitri (39) to five years in prison. The sentence was less severe than the seven years the indictment’s […]
LRT Jabodebek is Launching in July 2023: Free Ride for One Month
After getting postponed twice during independence day last year, and last December of 2022, LRT Jabodebek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi) is finally ready to launch in July 2023. This time State-owned Enterprises (BUMN) Deputy Minister, Kartika Wirjoatmodjo ensured the exciting launch would be on time. LRT Jabodebek, which connects Jakarta with its satellite cities; Bogor, […]
First of May: A Global Celebration of Workers’ Rights on International Workers Day
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is an annual global holiday observed on the first of May. The holiday has its origins in the labour movement and is celebrated in many countries to honour the contributions and struggles of workers. It is time for labour unions, activist groups, and communities to unite in […]
Australian Found Dead on the Street After Clubbing in Bali
It has been revealed that an Australian real estate agent was discovered dead on the street in Bali. There was a sound of screaming and hitting the ground just before he died. On Sunday, the 16th of April 2023, Charlie John Bradley (28) was found dead outside a medical facility in North Kuta a few […]
Meningitis Outbreak In Bali: 38 New Cases Recorded
The Bali Provincial Health Service has discovered at least 38 cases of meningitis. The Head of the Bali Health Service, I Nyoman Gede Anom, said on Thursday, the 27th of April 2023, that a strain of Streptococcus Suis Meningitis (SSM) has been clinically detected in Bali. A gram-positive bacterial strain called Streptococcus suis is regarded […]
Jokowi Wants Indonesia to Ditch Visa and Mastercard
Through lessons learned from US sanctions on Russia, Indonesia seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign financial systems such as Visa and Mastercard. The Bank of Indonesia is preparing to move away from Visa and Mastercard while building its in-house payment infrastructure. Since last March, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has urged local agencies and authorities […]
Chinese Tourist Died After Being Swept by Strong Waves at Melasti Beach
On the 25th of April 2023, a Chinese tourist in his late 50s drowned after getting swept away by the waves at Melasti Beach. According to reports, Lyu Dayu, 59, was last seen in Ungasan, wandering close to TT Beach Club. Before being engulfed by powerful waves, it’s estimated that he went into the sea […]
Indonesia Drowning Land: The Sinking City Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, has a population of 10 million people yet is one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities. Experts predict that if this continues, certain megacity areas may be completely flooded by 2050. Jakarta has 13 rivers running through it, the Java Sea lapping against it, and it is situated on marshy soil. Therefore, it […]