Demonstration at the Indonesian House of Representatives: 1,250 Security Personnel Deployed
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Monday, 25 August 2025, as part of a civil society action calling itself the “Indonesian People’s Revolution”. The protest was staged in opposition to the increase in allowances for DPR members at a time when the public […]
American Rapper Melly Mike Joins Pacu Jalur Festival in Riau
A lively atmosphere filled Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau, as Pacu Jalur 2025 entered its final stage on Sunday, 24 August. The Pacu Jalur, recognised as the largest cultural festival in Riau Province, attracted thousands of spectators from across Indonesia and abroad. Since its official opening by the Minister of Tourism on 20 August, the festival […]
Bali’s Largest Women’s Prison to Open in 2026 to Tackle Overcrowding
The largest women’s correctional facility in Bali is scheduled to begin operations in 2026 in Antap Village, Tabanan Regency. The new prison is being built to address the persistent overcrowding problem at existing facilities, particularly at the Class II-A Women’s Prison in Kerobokan. “The facility can accommodate up to 1,200 inmates,” said Decky Nurmansyah, Head […]
Indonesia Prepares Special Train Service for Farmers and Traders to Support Distribution
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is developing a special train service for farmers and traders to improve agricultural distribution, support trade mobility, and strengthen regional economies. “KAI continues to introduce transportation innovations that align with the real needs of the community. One of the latest breakthroughs is the development of a special Economy Class Passenger […]
After 12 Days Adrift in Philippine Waters, Indonesian Fisherman Reunites With Family in Manado
After drifting at sea for 12 days and entering Philippine waters, Jufri Mokodompis, a 53-year-old resident of Girian Indah, Bitung City, North Sulawesi, was repatriated to Indonesia on Wednesday, August 14, 2025. He returned to Manado via Garuda Airlines and was welcomed at Sam Ratulangi Airport. Colonel Tio Togap Pasaribu, Head of Operations for the […]
Bekasi Earthquake: BMKG Records 13 Aftershocks, Mosque Damaged and Train Services Disrupted
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9, later updated to 4.7, struck Karawang Regency, West Java, and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening (20 August 2025). The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that 13 aftershocks had occurred by Thursday morning. “The number of aftershocks is 13,” said Daryono, Director of Earthquakes and Tsunamis at […]
Peruvian National Arrested in Bali for Smuggling 1.4kg of Cocaine Hidden in Sex Toy
The Bali Regional Police have revealed details of the arrest of a 42-year-old Peruvian national, identified as NSBC, who attempted to smuggle 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and 85 ecstasy pills into Bali. The arrest took place on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, at 23:30 WITA, when the suspect landed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport […]
Suwung Landfill, Bali’s Biggest Dumping Site, to Shut Down Permanently
The Suwung Regional Landfill in Bali will no longer accept organic waste starting 1 August 2025, as the provincial government prepares to permanently close the site by the end of December. The 32.4-hectare facility, located in South Denpasar, has served as the island’s largest dumping ground for more than four decades. The Regional Secretary of […]
Former Bingin Beach Hotel Fire Forces Temporary Suspension of Demolition
A fire broke out on Monday (18 August 2025) at the site of the former Blue Ocean Hotel on Bingin Beach, Pecatu Village, South Kuta, Bali, disrupting ongoing demolition work on illegal buildings in the area. According to South Kuta Police Chief Kompol I Komang Agus Dharmayana, smoke was first noticed around 11:00 AM. “The […]
Bali Governor Rejects Casino Plan, Cites Culture-Based Tourism
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ruled out the development of a casino on the island, saying the proposal is incompatible with Bali’s culture-based tourism model. Speaking at the launch of a cooperation agreement on tourist fees in Denpasar, as quoted by Antara on Saturday, 16 August 2025, he said: “I was promised that if there […]