Government Plans Restrictions on Bali Scooter Rentals for Foreign Tourists
The Bali Provincial Government is drafting a regulation that would prohibit foreign tourists from renting motorcycles. Officials are encouraging visitors to use four-wheeled vehicles provided by authorised travel agencies. The policy forms part of a broader effort to improve tourism standards and address safety concerns. Bali Governor Wayan Koster, through Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri […]
Rainbow-Coloured Clouds Seen in Parts of West Java, Indonesia, BMKG Explains
Social media users shared videos and images of rainbow-coloured clouds appearing over parts of Bekasi and Bogor Regencies, West Java, on Friday, 1 May 2026. The phenomenon drew public attention after several posts circulated widely, including a video uploaded on TikTok. One widely shared video showed the sky above Jonggol, Bogor Regency, displaying clouds with […]
From Jakarta to Europe: Celebrating Modern Indonesian Cuisine in Amsterdam and Brussels
There is something quietly powerful about a cuisine that travels, not just across borders, but across interpretations, generations, and identities. Indonesian flavours, deeply rooted in heritage, are ready to be reinterpreted, refined, and reintroduced to the world. This May, that journey unfolds through an intimate and highly anticipated collaboration between SEMAJA and Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, […]
Indonesia Daycare Abuse: Authorities Investigate Shocking Case in Yogyakarta
Police in Yogyakarta have uncovered an alleged case of child abuse at a daycare facility in the Sorosutan area of Umbulharjo. The case emerged after officers raided the Little Aresha daycare following a report from a former employee. Yogyakarta City Police Chief Senior Commissioner Eva Guna Pandia said the report prompted immediate action. “Initially, the […]
Sumatran Orangutan Uses Suspension Bridge for the First Time in Conservation Milestone
A Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) has been recorded crossing a man-made canopy bridge in North Sumatra for the first time, marking a development in wildlife conservation efforts. The crossing took place in Pakpak Bharat Regency, where a rope bridge was installed above the Lagan-Pagindar road. The structure was designed to reconnect forest areas divided by […]
Mark Your Calendar: 5SOS Set Jakarta Show for November 2026
Fans of 5 Seconds of Summer or 5SOS can now mark their calendars. The Australian pop-rock band has confirmed a Jakarta stop on their “EVERYONE’S A STAR! WORLD TOUR 2026”. The show will take place on 14 November 2026 at Indonesia Arena in Senayan. It marks the band’s return to Indonesia after their last performance […]
All Victims Were Women: Police Identify 15 Killed in Indonesia Train Accident
A collision between a long-distance train and a commuter line train at East Bekasi Station in West Java left 15 people dead, authorities confirmed. The incident involved the Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train and a Cikarang-bound Commuter Line service. It occurred at around 9:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time on Monday, April 27, 2026. Head of […]
Video Shows a Foreigner in Bali Stealing Donation Money at Goa Gajah Temple
Police in Gianyar, Bali, are investigating a suspected theft involving a foreign tourist at Goa Gajah Temple in Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh District. The incident, which has circulated widely on social media, was captured on closed-circuit television. According to police, the alleged theft involved sesari money, or temple offerings, taken from a cash box within the […]
Viral Video Shows Foreign Woman Bathing in Bikini with Pigs in Bali
A video showing a foreign woman bathing in mud with pigs in Bali has gone viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions from viewers. The footage, which surfaced on Instagram on Wednesday (22 April), shows the woman wearing a bikini while playing in a muddy puddle. She smears mud across her body and appears relaxed […]
Indonesia Train Collision Update: 7 Dead, 81 Injured After Crash Involving Commuter Line and Argo Bromo Anggrek
The death toll from the train collision at East Bekasi Station has risen to seven, according to PT Kereta Api Indonesia. The accident involved a Commuter Line train and the long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek service. PT KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin confirmed the update during a press conference on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026. “I […]