Indonesian Immigration Detains 12 Foreigners for Prostitution in Karaoke Bars
The Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections detained 12 female foreign nationals from Vietnam who were suspected of being commercial sex workers (involving in prostitution) in the Muara Karang area, North Jakarta. āThe actions of the 12 Vietnamese nationals violate Article 122 of Law Number 6 of 2011 on Immigration,ā […]
Five Bali Nine Convicts Repatriated to Australia Ahead of Christmas
Australia received five convicted members of the Bali Nine from Bali on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024. This move follows a request from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for the convicts to be repatriated before Christmas. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra previously stated that President Prabowo Subianto had requested […]
Whatās Trending on Google Indonesia in 2024: From Labubu to Bobby Kertanegara
Google Indonesia has once again released their annual report on whatās trending and catching the attention of Indonesians during 2024. Through the āYear in Search 2024ā and āA Year on YouTubeā reports, the search engine giant provides an interesting overview of what interests the public. According to Google Indonesia, search trends for movies, television shows, […]
Indonesia Introduces World’s First 7-Layer Deck Beach Club in Bali: Klive Beach Club Bali
The harmonious blend of breathtaking design, culinary excellence, and unmissable adventure, set a new benchmark for luxury and leisure on the Island of God. Klive Beach Club Bali stands out amongst other Beach Clubs in Bali by introducing The worldās first 7-layer beach club.Ā The Unique Beach Clubs in Bali Bali has become synonymous with […]
December Deals at Klive Beach Club in Bali You Don’t Wanna Miss in 2024
As the year ends, Bali becomes the perfect holiday destination, with sun, luxury, and festive celebrations. Bali offers an enchanting year-end experience, whether you relax in the golden sunsets or sip cocktails under the stars. Amongst others, Klive Beach Club’s seven-deck design and elegant atmosphere make it a top choice for year-end celebrations compared to […]
Ngurah Rai Immigration Introduces Cyber Unit to Monitor Foreign Nationals in Bali
Bali’s Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has created a specialised cyber unit to better oversee foreign nationals and detect any immigration rule violations. In a recent announcement in Badung, Bali, as mentioned by Antara News, Ngurah Rai Immigration head Suhendra emphasised the importance of proactive supervision of foreign nationals. Harnessing Technology for Immigration Oversight The newly […]
Surfing Is Now an Extracurricular Activity for Students in West Sumbawa
Surfing is now part of the new school extracurricular programme in West Sumbawa Regency. āThis programme is designed to support the development of wave surfing, or surfing sports, in West Sumbawa,ā said Julmansyah, the Acting Regent of West Sumbawa, during the launch of the surfing programme at Jelengah Beach, West Sumbawa, on Saturday, as reported […]
Giant Coral Colony Discovered by Ocean Gardener Researchers in Nusa Penida
A team of young Indonesian marine biology researchers from Ocean Gardener have discovered a coral colony claimed to be the largest in the world. The north coast of Nusa Penida, Bali, yielded the Galaxea astreata colony. The discovery came after the research team took part in a Map the Giants training program organised by the […]
Indonesia Officially Bids to Host the AFC Asian Cup 2031
Indonesia has officially submitted its bid to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup as the sole host nation. The chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, confirmed that the submission had entered the official bidding phase, with relevant documents sent to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. āIndonesia has […]
BMKG Explains Viral Emergence of Impromptu Waterfalls on Mount Agung, Bali
A striking image of what appeared to be a waterfall on Mount Agung in Bali has recently gone viral on social media. However, experts have clarified that this is not a natural waterfall. Made Dwi Wiratmaja, Coordinator of Analysis and Forecast at Baliās Climatology Station, BBMKG Region III, explained that intense water runoff on the […]