Entrance Ticket to Komodo Island IDR 3.75 Million Has Been Canceled
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno stated that the plan to charge an entrance ticket to Komodo Island with IDR 3.75 million and the surrounding waters had been canceled. When the tourism business operators in Labuan Bajo heard about the plan, they immediately reacted by holding a strike as a form […]
Indonesia Could Potentially Experience Birth Recession
The term birth recession (sex recession) has been the talk of the town for the past week. A number of countries are even said to be facing this phenomenon. Birth rates are declining in Asia, Japan, and South Korea as more people choose not to have sex, get married, or have children. In 2021, only […]
Villages in Badung are Encouraged to Implement Digital Services
The Regent of Badung Bali, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, has encouraged villages in the Badung Regency region to implement digital-based village management services, as has been implemented in Punggul Village, Badung. “We hope that other villages in Badung can conduct research on digital-based services of the Punggul village government so that others can advance and […]
Earthquake in Karangasem Bali Shook The Whole Island
An earthquake with a magnitude (M) of 5.0 rocked the Karangasem area of Bali. The earthquake was at a depth of 10 km. The cause of the earthquake in Bali on Tuesday (13/12/2022) evening was said to be due to the activity of the Flores Rising Fault, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency […]
Quality Tourism in Bali at Natadesa Jimbaran
The Main Director of Jimbaran Hijau in Bali, Putu Agung Prianta, built a Natadesa resort complex in the Jimbaran area, South Kuta, Badung which was intended to help the government create quality tourism. “We often hear that local governments want to create quality tourism in Bali, and this is our contribution, and it is also […]
Free Horse Ride for City Tours in Bali
The Denpasar City Government has a unique way of inviting people to enjoy the charms of Bali’s capital city, by going on a horse ride or known as “Dokar” on a sightseeing city tour. “This city horse ride from 10th to 17th December 2022 is free of charge and without any special conditions. The city […]
Anticipating Terror, Entrance to Bali is Being Tightened
Police in Bali, as well as border control officers and security forces, stepped up surveillance operations due to Indonesia`s terror alert increasing. Following the bombing of the Astanaanyar Police Headquarters in Bandung City, West Java, on Wednesday, December 7, the police in Bali are not taking any risks to secure the island and tighten the […]
Indonesian New Law for Unmarried Couples
On the 6th of December 2022, the parliament in Indonesia signed off on significant revisions to The latest draft Criminal Code (RKUHP) contains criminal penalties for couples living together outside of marriage. The RKUHP is contained in Article 416 concerning adultery and cohabitation. According to an article written in RKUHP, “Anyone who lives together as […]
Earthquake Strikes in Sukabumi with M 5.8
An earthquake strikes in Indonesia with a magnitude (M) of 5.8 occurred in the City of Sukabumi, West Java, Thursday (8/12/2022). The shaking occurred at around 07.50 AM with the epicentre located 22 km southeast of Sukabumi City. Based on a statement released by the BMKG, the location of the earthquake was at 7.11 south […]
15th Bali Democracy Forum Focused on Leadership and Solidarity
The 15th Bali Democracy Forum was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and titled “Democracy in a Changing World: Leadership and solidarity on Thursday, December 8, 2022 “BDF is one of the major programs of Indonesian diplomacy, promoting the growth of democracy from within,” said the foreign ministry spokesman […]