The People’s Cafe and Sambal Bu Rudy Join Forces in a New Culinary Collaboration
Not everything new has to feel unfamiliar. Sometimes, what resonates most is something people already know and love, presented in a different way. This idea lies at the heart of the latest collaboration between The People’s Cafe and Bu Rudy, introducing three special menu items available at all The People’s Cafe outlets from 5 May […]
Westlife Jakarta 2027 Tickets Go on Sale Today, Prices Start from IDR 850,000
Tickets for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour in Jakarta officially went on sale today, 21 May 2026, offering several ticket categories for fans planning to attend the group’s return to Indonesia. The concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23 January 2027, at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta. Organised by […]
Indonesia Approves Visa-Free Entry for Kazakhstan and Macau
The Indonesian government has agreed to grant Visa-Free Visit (Bebas Visa Kunjungan) facilities to citizens of Kazakhstan and Macau following a coordination meeting held in Jakarta on Monday, 11 May 2026. The decision was discussed during a meeting involving the Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, along with representatives from the Ministry […]
Domestic Flight Ticket Prices May Rise Following Government Revises Fuel Surcharge Policy
The Ministry of Transportation has adjusted the air transportation fuel surcharge for domestic scheduled commercial flights following an increase in aviation fuel prices in Indonesia. The policy is stipulated in Minister of Transportation Decree Number KM 1041 of 2026 concerning Additional Costs as a Result of Fuel Fluctuations for Economy Class Passenger Fares for Domestic […]
Why Proper Market Research Matters Before Entering Indonesia
Indonesia’s digital economy has become one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, attracting not only international businesses but also creators, startups, and global brands seeking new audiences. Take Bali for example. An island that has evolved far beyond tourism into one of the region’s most visible creator and lifestyle ecosystems. What was once known mainly […]
Viral Video: Four-Metre King Cobra Being Evacuated from Office Building Toilet in Indonesia
A four-metre-long king cobra entered an office building belonging to Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency, or National Research and Innovation Agency, in South Tangerang, Banten, prompting an evacuation by a reptile handler. The incident took place on Monday evening, 11 May 2026, at the BRIN office complex in South Tangerang. The evacuation was carried […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Bag Snatching Case Involving Polish Tourist in Menteng
Police in Central Jakarta have arrested a suspect linked to a bag snatching case involving a Polish national in the Kebon Sirih area, Menteng. Menteng Metro Police Chief Braiel Arnold Rondonuwu said the case was separate from another recent snatching incident involving an Italian citizen near the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia. “This is another bag snatching […]
Hundreds of Foreign Nationals Detained After Hayam Wuruk Gambling Raid in Jakarta
The Directorate General of Immigration at Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services is investigating alleged immigration violations involving 320 foreign nationals arrested in connection with an international online gambling syndicate in Hayam Wuruk, Taman Sari, West Jakarta. The investigation follows a raid conducted by the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency, or Bareskrim Polri, at […]
Video Shows Indonesian Throw Snakes During Protest in Indramayu Over Local Government Policies
A demonstration in Indramayu drew public attention after protesters threw snakes outside the Indramayu Pendopo during a rally criticising local government policies. Members of the Straw Hat Alliance staged the protest on Thursday, 7 May 2026. The group gathered in front of the regency office to raise concerns over environmental management, education, and economic conditions […]
The Weeknd Confirmed for Two Jakarta Concerts in September 2026
The Weeknd has confirmed that he will perform in Jakarta as part of the final leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour in Asia. The announcement was made through the singer’s official Instagram account on Monday, 11 May 2026. The performer, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, shared a tour poster featuring several […]