German Tourist Rescued After Being Trapped on Ngarai Sianok in West Sumatra, Indonesia
A German tourist was successfully evacuated by a joint search and rescue (SAR) team after being trapped on steep cliff in Ngarai Sianok or Sianok Canyon, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, on Wednesday evening, 8 October 2025. The tourist, identified as Jörg Ulrich Wilhelm, 67, from Munich, Germany, was climbing the canyon wall in Kayu Gadih […]
Baduy Woman Politely Declines Indian Man’s Viral Marriage Proposal
A video of an Indian vlogger proposing to a woman from the Baduy Tribe in Banten has gone viral across social media. The clip, which spread widely on X (formerly Twitter) on 29 September 2025, shows the man travelling thousands of kilometres from India to meet a Baduy woman he had spoken to online. The […]
Video Shows Rare Appearance of Orcas in Lombok–Bali Waters
A rare sighting of orcas has been captured off the waters between Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. The video, uploaded by Instagram user @delluuyee on 1 October 2025, shows three large orcas gracefully surfacing near a tour boat in the Lombok Strait. The appearance of orcas, or Orcinus orca, in these waters is considered unusual. While […]
What to Know About the Supermoon on 7 October 2025 and Where to See It
The night of Tuesday, 7 October 2025, will offer a rare spectacle as the first supermoon of 2025 coincides with the so-called Supermoon or Harvest Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Visible from Europe, North America, and parts of Asia and Africa, the event will see the Moon appear noticeably larger and brighter than usual. […]
Wild Leopard Enters a Hotel in Indonesia, Evacuated After Three Hours
A leopard entered the Anugerah Hotel on Jalan Padasaluyu, Sukasari District, Bandung City, on Monday morning. The evacuation process lasted three hours as officers worked carefully to capture the animal without harm. Sukasari Police Chief Commissioner Ni Wayan Mirasni said the leopard was first reported at around 7:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). “The leopard […]
Police Uncover Hydroponic Marijuana Operation Run by Foreigners in Bali
Two foreign nationals have been arrested by the Bali Police Narcotics Directorate after being found cultivating marijuana using a hydroponic system inside their rented house in Denpasar, Bali. The suspects, identified as NR, a 31-year-old Dutch man, and KV, a 33-year-old Russian woman, were detained during a police raid on a house located on Jalan […]
Recap Mandalika MotoGP 2025: Aldeguer Wins, Marquez Falls, and Aura Farming
Aldeguer Dominates as Marquez Crashes Early Rookie Spanish rider Fermin Aldeguer claimed victory at the Mandalika MotoGP 2025, delivering a composed performance at the Mandalika International Street Circuit on Sunday (5 October 2025). The race, held under hot and humid Lombok skies, began dramatically as reigning world champion Marc Marquez crashed on the opening lap […]
Must-See Exhibitions at Art Jakarta 2025: Where Culture Meets Contemporary Creativity
Art Jakarta 2025 officially opened on Friday at JIExpo Kemayoran, turning the spotlight on Indonesia’s growing art scene and its expanding influence across Southeast Asia. The three-day event features 75 galleries, including 35 international participants from 16 countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Minister of Culture Fadli Zon highlighted the event’s […]
Jakarta’s Ciliwung Festival Showcases Boat Parade Made from Plastic Bottles
The Ciliwung River became the backdrop for an unusual boat parade during the 2025 Ciliwung Festival, held on Sunday, September 28, in South Jakarta. Organised by the Jakarta Provincial Government, the festival coincided with World Rivers Day and aimed to highlight the importance of maintaining river cleanliness. The festival, known locally as Cilung (Love the […]
Mariah Carey Arrives in Jakarta with Ondel-Ondel Welcome
Singer Mariah Carey has arrived in Jakarta ahead of her highly anticipated concert. The pop diva touched down on Thursday (2 October 2025) and was greeted in a uniquely local way through a performance of Betawi Ondel-Ondel complete with traditional dance movements. The warm cultural welcome was arranged by the promoter, Color Asia Live. Managing […]