Russian Man Assaulted by Foreigners in a Viral Video
21st September 2022 – A video of a couple of foreign men assaulting another foreigner man in the streets of Kuta, Badung, Bali, went viral on Instagram. In the video, a man wearing a black shirt can be seen being punched and kicked by a few men that looked like foreigners. It’s also seen that […]
Labourers Protests, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan Closed
21st September 2022 – Labour workers, who are members of the Labour Party, Federation of Indonesian Metal Workers Union (FSPMI), and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPO) rallied in front of DKI Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (21/09). Due to this, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan is closed off as masses of labourers occupy the […]
Batik Lasem Prepared as Souvenirs for TWG G20
21st September 2022 – Hand-drawn Batik Lasem is prepared as a souvenir for the participants of the G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG). Batik Lasem originates from Rembang, Central Java, which uses natural materials during its making process. According to the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, this is aligned with one of the […]
Here’s Why Visa Process Is Slow as Jokowi Implied
20th September 2022 – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has requested Immigration to ease the making of visas for the investment program. As it turns out, the issue lies not on Immigration but rather, on the regulations that give documents required for visas to agencies outside of it. Visa service to foreigners is ruled in PP […]
The First Panoramic Train in Indonesia, What to Expect?
20th September 2022 – The first panoramic train in Indonesia will soon be in service as the test run videos have been publicly shared on social media a couple of weeks ago. Commerce Director of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Persero, Hadis Surya Palapa, said that he does not want to rush the process as […]
Bali for Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2022
20th September 2022 – Bali has become the location for the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2022. This event is an annual international B2B congress revolving around the wedding industry held from 27th to 29th September 2022. According to the Head of Operations QNA International, Tanvir Ahmed, at the Weekly Press Briefing of the Ministry […]
French Designer Studied Bali’s Craft for Paris Design Week
19th September 2022 – Marta Bakowski, a 35-year-old independent French designer, studied traditional Balinese crafts for a month. The research she has done will showcase Bali‘s very own art and craft which will be exhibited at Paris Design Week 2023. Thanks to the collaboration among Cush Cush Gallery, the Embassy of France and IFI (Institut […]
Denpasar Car Free Day is Back, Get Ready!
19th September 2022 – The City Government of Denpasar, Bali, carried out a trial Denpasar City Car Free Day (CFD) in the Renon and Lumintang last week. The areas have officially reopened after two years of being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The opening marked the release of the dove by the mayor and […]
Labuan Bajo’s Goa Batu Cermin Plan to Open for Tourists
19th September 2022 – Goa Batu Cermin, or Stone Mirror Cave, in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is planned to open for tourists. The West Manggarai Regent, Edistasius Endi, told the media crew on Wednesday (14/9) that he has confirmed with the minister of Tourism and Creative Economy regarding it. He […]
Update on Petition of Canggu’s Noise: New Regulation
19th September 2022 – A new update regarding the petition on the noise in Canggu area was announced. Canggu’s beach clubs and nightclubs were reported to cause noise pollution which was not quite regulated. This new regulation announced by the minister of tourism and creative economy, Sandiaga Uno, is set to limit the noise to […]