Cabinet Reshuffle: President Prabowo Replaces Five Ministers, Inaugurates New Ministry
President Prabowo Subianto has announced significant changes to the composition of his Red and White Cabinet, replacing five ministers and introducing a new ministry. The announcement was delivered by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi at the Presidential Office, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, on Monday (8 September 2025). āBased on various considerations, input, and […]
Tourist Injured on Damaged Jogging Path at Kuta Beach
A foreign tourist was injured while jogging on the pedestrian path at Kuta Beach, Badung, Bali, on Wednesday (3 September). The man reportedly fell after tripping on a damaged section of the path and sustained a serious injury to his leg. Witnesses suspect the tourist may have suffered a fracture. In a video uploaded to […]
US Senatorās āAlienā Remark Fuels Controversy Over Indonesian Shrimp Imports
US Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has sparked controversy after linking Indonesian shrimp imports to images of the fictional monster from the science-fiction horror film Alien. Speaking in the Senate chamber on Wednesday (3 September), Kennedy used a still from the 1979 film to illustrate his concerns about contaminated seafood. āMr President, this is […]
Jakarta Hotels and Restaurants to Receive Tax Discounts Until End of 2025
The Jakarta Provincial Government has introduced a series of tax discounts for hotels and restaurants in the capital, aimed at strengthening economic growth and ensuring business sustainability. The policy is formalised in Governorās Decree No. 722 of 2025, signed by Governor Pramono Anung on Monday, 25 August 2025. The decree provides a reduction of between […]
Eclipses Indonesia: Lunar Eclipse to be Visible Across Indonesia in September 2025
Eclipses Indonesia: Total Lunar Eclipse to be Visible Across Indonesia in September 2025 Indonesia will witness a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, on the night of 7ā8 September 2025. According to the Bosscha Observatory, the phenomenon will be visible across the country and can be enjoyed without special equipment. āOn 7ā8 […]
Ministry of Tourism Confirms Indonesian Destinations Remain Safe for Foreign Visitors
The Indonesian government has moved to reassure both domestic and international tourists that travel across the country remains safe, despite recent demonstrations in several regions. The Ministry of Tourism emphasised that all tourist destinations continue to operate as normal and that foreign visitors are welcome without restriction. Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated in […]
Behind Brave Pink and Hero Green: How Two Colours Became Symbols of Protest in Indonesia
Over the past week, social media in Indonesia has been awash with two unexpected colours: bright pink and bold green. Profile pictures combining these tones, labelled āBrave Pinkā and āHero Greenā, have spread widely as part of the ā17+8 Peopleās Demandsā movement. What may look like a colour trend at first glance is actually a […]
UN Calls on Indonesia to Investigate Human Rights Violations in August Demonstrations
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called on the Indonesian government to launch a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into alleged human rights violations during a wave of violent demonstrations in August 2025. OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed concern about the escalating violence in protests across multiple cities. […]
Viral Solidarity Movement Sees Foreigners Support Indonesiaās Ojol Drivers
The series of demonstrations against the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, which began on Monday (25 August 2025) and escalated on Thursday (28 August), has not only drawn concern domestically but also captured international attention. With protesters injured, arrested, and even losing their lives, the unrest has sparked a wave of […]
Muslim Tourist in Bali Encounters a Light-Hearted Moment Over Halal Food
A visiting Muslim tourist in Bali recently drew attention online after sharing his search for halal food on social media. In a video uploaded by @cyclenolimit, the traveller is seen approaching a traditional food stall selling Balinese specialities. āI want to eat halal food in Bali,ā he wrote in the video caption, before pointing at […]