Indonesia’s Top 10 Highest Grossing Films: Jumbo Makes History
The list of Indonesia’s highest grossing films has been in the public spotlight following the remarkable success of Jumbo, Indonesia’s first animated film to achieve significant commercial success. As of April 23, 2025, Jumbo reached an impressive 6,322,482 viewers, become the highest-grossing animated film in the history of Indonesian cinema. Top 10 Highest Grossing Indonesian […]
Indonesian Music Festival Pestapora to Visit Malaysia, Featuring Top Indonesian Singers
Indonesia’s annual music concert, Pestapora, will visit Malaysia on 26 July 2025. The event, which is part of the series leading up to Pestapora 2025, will be held at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon, Selangor. Titled Exercise Pestapora Malaysia, this will be the first time Pestapora is held overseas. For the event, promoter Boss Creator is […]
Foreigner Smears Oil to Evade Capture During Rampage at Kalibata City Mall
A foreign national was filmed rampaging at Kalibata City Mall in South Jakarta on 21 April 2025, triggering widespread outrage on social media. The video shows the man causing chaos inside the supermarket, where he allegedly damaged property and made disturbing threats towards his children. Lihat postingan ini di Instagram Sebuah kiriman dibagikan […]
British Child in Bali Allegedly Kidnapped by Biological Father
A British boy, identified as Georgie, also known by the initials SEB (8), was reported missing outside his residence on Jalan Tukad Punggawa I, Serangan Village, South Denpasar District, Bali. The incident quickly went viral, with initial fears of a kidnapping. However, police investigations have revealed that Georgie was not taken by a stranger. The […]
Art Jakarta Gardens Officially Opens, Celebrating Indonesia’s Contemporary Art Scene
Art Jakarta Gardens officially opened this afternoon at Hutan Kota by Plataran. This unique art fair, which focuses on outdoor artworks, features contributions from 25 local art galleries and showcases over 28 sculptures throughout the park’s scenic grounds. First launched in 2022 in response to the pandemic, Art Jakarta Gardens is now in its fourth […]
Indonesian Driving Licences to Be Valid Across ASEAN Starting June 2025
Beginning 1 June 2025, Indonesian driving licences will be recognised and valid across all ASEAN countries. This significant development means that holders of Indonesian driving licences will no longer need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in several Southeast Asian nations. “Starting 1 June 2025, Indonesian driver’s licences will be valid in […]
Pope Francis Passes Away at 88, a Day After Easter Appearance
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday, April 21, 2025. His death occurred just one day after his public appearance at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, April 20, 2025, during Easter celebrations. “This morning at 7:35 (0535 GMT) the […]
Jakarta Provides Free Public Transport for Women on Kartini Day
The Jakarta Provincial Government is making TransJakarta, MRT and LRT public transportation free for women today to commemorate Kartini Day. The provincial government states that this is a gift for women. Jakarta Transportation Agency Head, Syafrin Liputo, said there will be a special gate to accommodate female passengers who take advantage of this free service. […]
Hotels and Tourist Boats in Labuan Bajo Will Soon Be Prohibited from Using Plastic Bottled Drinking Water
Plastic waste is a significant challenge for tourism in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). In response, the Regent of West Manggarai, Edistasius Endi, has banned tour boats, hotels, restaurants, food stalls, and offices in Labuan Bajo from using plastic bottled or glass drinking water for guests. This measure is part of […]
Indonesian Content Creator Bitten by a Snake on a Sensitive Area: How Did It End?
The story of Si Aden, an Indonesian content creator known for his global exploration of reptiles, has once again captured the attention of netizens. This time, it is not only due to his bravery but also because of an unexpected incident he shared in a viral Instagram video. The video, which has garnered 28.5 million […]