Viral Video Shows Foreigner Protesting Prayer Room Loudspeaker, Immigration Confirms Visa Overstay
A foreign woman was taken to immigration authorities after disrupting a Quran recitation at a prayer room in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The incident occurred on the first night of Ramadan in Gili Trawangan Hamlet, Gili Indah Village, Pemenang District. The disturbance was recorded and later circulated on social media. Head of […]
Lisa Blackpink in Indonesia: Singer Spotted in Jakarta Public Places During Film Production
The presence of Lalisa Manobal, widely known as Lisa of BLACKPINK, in Indonesia has drawn significant public attention, particularly after she was spotted at several locations in Jakarta. Videos circulating on TikTok and Instagram show the K-pop star visiting malls and cafés, prompting widespread discussion among fans and social media users. Lisa Blackpink in Indonesia: […]
Jakarta Government Sets Restrictions on Nightclubs and Bars During Ramadan
The Jakarta Provincial Government has issued a circular regulating the operating hours of nightlife and tourism-related businesses during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The circular, registered under Number: e-0001 of 2026 concerning the Implementation of Tourism Businesses During the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026 AD, was signed on […]
Convicted in the Bali Suitcase Killer Case, Tommy Schaefer Released After 12 Years Behind Bars
Tommy Schaefer, a United States national convicted in the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack in Bali, was released from Kerobokan Class IIA Penitentiary on Tuesday (17 February) at 12 noon local time. Officials confirmed that Schaefer was handed over to immigration authorities immediately after his release. Head of the Education and Training Section at […]
15-Metre Whale Seen in Indonesian River, Residents Try to Guide It Back to the Sea
A whale measuring approximately 15 metres was seen in the Somor River in Cengal District, Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, South Sumatra, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, 15 February 2026, and was later confirmed by district officials. “Yes, that’s right, yesterday afternoon a whale entered the Somor River in Cengal […]
300-Year-Old Banyan Tree Falls in Ubud, Damages Buildings and Causes Major Material Losses
According to Kompas, a banyan tree estimated to be 300 years old fell inside the courtyard of Ubud Office Temple (Puri Ubud) in Gianyar Regency, Bali, on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM. The tree collapsed onto several buildings and vehicles located within and around the palace complex on Jalan Suweta, Ubud District. […]
Heartwarming Video Shows Indonesian Woman Moved to Tears by Japanese Neighbours at Farewell
An Indonesian woman never expected her final day in Japan to end in tears. After three years of working there, she decided it was time to return home. She had no plans to come back anytime soon. In the clip shared on TikTok and Instagram @vanesiajinni, she appears surprised and overwhelmed as neighbors express sadness […]
Indonesia Prepares 5,000–8,000 TNI Troops for Gaza Peacekeeping Mission
Indonesia is preparing to deploy between 5,000 and 8,000 Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel to Gaza as part of a proposed peacekeeping mission. The deployment would place Indonesia among the first contributors to the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), reportedly linked to a peace initiative proposed by United States President Donald Trump. Israeli media reports […]
Viral Video: Monitor Lizard Gets Stuck in Motorbike Wheel in Sumatra, Indonesia
A woman in Binjai, North Sumatra, was left stunned after discovering a monitor lizard trapped in the front wheel of her motorcycle. The incident took place on a city road. The rider had no idea that what she had run over was a large reptile. She only realised something was wrong when the bike felt […]
Viral Video Shows Collision on the Roadside Between an Ojol Driver and a Foreigner in Bali Street
An online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver recorded himself riding with a passenger in Bali. He’s taking the left side of the street and took a stop because the motorcycle in front of him stopped. Moments later, his motorcycle was struck from behind by a foreign tourist riding another bike. In the video, the ojol driver […]