Police Continue Investigation into Bali Mutilated Case After Discovery of Body Parts in Gianyar
Police in Bali are conducting DNA tests and tattoo identification to confirm the identity of human remains found at the estuary of the Wos River near Ketewel Beach, Gianyar Regency. The remains are suspected to be linked to the kidnapping of a Ukrainian citizen identified by the initials IK. Bali Police Public Relations Chief Senior […]
South Korea Announces Visa-Free Entry Plan for Indonesian Tourist
South Korea plans to grant visa-free entry to Indonesian tourists travelling in organised groups, as part of efforts to increase international visitor numbers. The measure was announced during the 11th National Tourism Strategy Meeting held on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. The meeting was chaired by President Lee Jae Myung and attended by Prime Minister Kim […]
Bali Chosen to Host Opening Round of 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
Indonesia will host the opening round of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2026 for the first time, with Bali selected as the official venue. The competition will take place from 20 to 23 May 2026 and mark the start of the new season, where athletes begin their campaign for the prestigious King Kahekili […]
Variety of Togetherness: Ramadan Feast at Mövenpick Jakarta
Just minutes before sunset, the dining room at Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre settles into a gentle hush. Glasses are filled. Dates are arranged neatly on small jars. The anticipation is collective and almost ceremonial. When the Adzan finally echoes through the space, the first sip of water feels less like routine and more like […]
Crocodile Attack Kills Woman in Indonesia, Body Parts Found After Animal Captured
A woman from Simeulue Regency, Indonesia, died after a crocodile attack while collecting shellfish in a river, local authorities said. The victim, identified as Jusmitawati, 36, was a resident of Bulu Hadek Village in the Teluk Dalam District of Aceh. She was attacked while searching for shellfish in the Luan Boya River with two friends. […]
Police Investigate Viral Video of Ukrainian National Allegedly Kidnapped in Bali
Allegations of the kidnapping of a Ukrainian national in Bali have circulated widely on social media after a video showing the man asking for help appeared online. The video features a man identified by the initials IK, later confirmed as Ihor Komarav (28), a Ukrainian national. In the footage, he speaks in Russian and asks […]
Floods Strike Denpasar and Badung as Heavy Rain Continues Across Bali
Heavy rain that has continued since Sunday, 22 February 2026, has caused flooding in several parts of Bali, particularly in Denpasar and Badung. The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that dozens of locations were inundated after persistent rainfall and strong winds affected the island. According to the Bali BPBD, 26 locations in Denpasar […]
Visit Ancol for Free This Ramadan 2026, Check the Schedule and Terms
Visitors can enjoy free entry to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol during Ramadan 2026, offering a chance to experience one of Jakarta’s favourite seaside destinations without paying the regular entrance fee. The promotion runs from 18 February to 18 March 2026, allowing visitors to enter Ancol free of charge between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM WIB. […]
Australian Tourist Apologises After Admitting Bikini Theft in Bali Boutique
An Australian tourist has apologised after admitting to stealing a bikini from a clothing boutique in Uluwatu, Bali, while on holiday with a friend. The incident gained public attention after CCTV footage showing the theft was shared on social media. Gemma Doyle, who has around 4,500 Instagram followers, later posted a video confession on her […]
Jakarta Traffic Incident: 24 Injured After TransJakarta Buses Collide Head-On
Two TransJakarta buses collided head-on on Corridor 13 in the Cipulir area of Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Monday morning, injuring 24 passengers. The incident occurred at approximately 07.15 WIB on the elevated busway connecting Ciledug and Tendean. Kasubdit Gakkum Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Ojo Ruslani said the crash took place on a two-way […]