K-Pop Group NCT 127 Lands in Bali Amid Reports of New Filming Project
South Korean boy group NCT 127 arrived in Bali on Thursday night, May 7, 2026, through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The group landed at around 11:58 PM WITA after departing from South Korea on Korean Air flight KE433. According to reports, the members travelled to Bali for an overseas filming schedule, although the […]
Should Indonesia Worry About Hantavirus? What You Need to Know and Its Risks
Hantavirus Indonesia: Ministry of Health Confirms Two Suspected Cases Tested Negative The Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed that two recently detected suspected cases of hantavirus in Indonesia tested negative and have recovered. The statement was delivered by Aji Muhawarman, Head of the Communications and Public Information Bureau at the Ministry of Health, following growing […]
50 Monks Begin Peace Walk from Bali to Borobudur Ahead of Vesak 2026
Fifty monks from Southeast Asia have begun a spiritual journey on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java, ahead of the Vesak Day celebration on May 31, 2026. The journey started from Brahmavihara Arama in Banjar Tegeha Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency, Bali, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The activity is […]
Jakarta to Expand Car Free Day Programme Beyond Sudirman-Thamrin
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung plans to expand the capital’s Car Free Day programme by adding Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, as a new location. The Jakarta Provincial Government is also reviewing the possibility of changing the operating hours of Car Free Day activities in the city. Pramono announced the plan during a […]
Mount Dukono Eruption Leaves Three Dead, Including Foreigners, and Several Climbers Missing
Three climbers, including two foreign nationals, were killed after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning (8 May), according to authorities in North Maluku. The volcano, located on Halmahera Island in eastern Indonesia, erupted at 7.41 a.m. local time and sent a column of ash around 10 kilometres into the air. North Halmahera Police Chief Erlichson […]
Malaysia Tops Indonesia’s Tourist Arrivals in Early 2026 as Indian Visits Continue to Grow
Indonesia recorded 1.09 million foreign tourist visits in March 2026, according to data from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BSPS). The figure marked a 10.50% increase compared to March 2025. Malaysian tourists accounted for the largest share of arrivals during the month. “Based on nationality, Malaysian foreign tourists still ranked first in visiting Indonesia in March […]
Bali Stabbing Case: British Man Arrested Following Knife Attack on Resort Staff in Buleleng
A British national identified by the initials AM, 29, was arrested by police after allegedly stabbing a hotel employee in Jarakkan Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency, Bali. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, 5 May 2026, at around 8.05 pm Central Indonesia Time. Police said the victim suffered serious injuries to the face following […]
15-Metre Sperm Whale Found Dead, Washed Ashore in Bali
A whale was found dead after being washed ashore on the coast of Anyar Sari Beach, Nusa Sari Village, Melaya Sub-district, Jembrana Regency, Bali, on Tuesday afternoon (5 May 2026). The incident was first noticed by local residents at around 2.00 pm local time. According to a witness, I Putu Pulasari, the local village head, […]
Cardi B Listens to Indonesian Children’s Songs During Live Stream, Clips Go Viral
American rapper Cardi B has drawn attention online after playing Indonesian children’s songs during a recent live broadcast. Clips from the session quickly circulated across social media, showing the artist listening to “Pok Ame Ame” and “Cit Cit Cuit”. In the video, the 33-year-old appears relaxed as she eats and sways to the rhythm of […]
Australian Man Found Living in Abandoned Building in Bali Receives Medical Treatment
An Australian national was found living in an abandoned building in Bali with an injured leg, prompting intervention from local authorities and the Australian Consulate. The man was discovered at a vacant property on Sunset Road in Legian, Kuta, Badung. Local officials said he appeared to be in poor health and had difficulty walking due […]