Floods Strike Denpasar and Badung as Heavy Rain Continues Across Bali
Heavy rain that has continued since Sunday, 22 February 2026, has caused flooding in several parts of Bali, particularly in Denpasar and Badung. The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that dozens of locations were inundated after persistent rainfall and strong winds affected the island. According to the Bali BPBD, 26 locations in Denpasar […]
Visit Ancol for Free This Ramadan 2026, Check the Schedule and Terms
Visitors can enjoy free entry to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol during Ramadan 2026, offering a chance to experience one of Jakarta’s favourite seaside destinations without paying the regular entrance fee. The promotion runs from 18 February to 18 March 2026, allowing visitors to enter Ancol free of charge between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM WIB. […]
Australian Tourist Apologises After Admitting Bikini Theft in Bali Boutique
An Australian tourist has apologised after admitting to stealing a bikini from a clothing boutique in Uluwatu, Bali, while on holiday with a friend. The incident gained public attention after CCTV footage showing the theft was shared on social media. Gemma Doyle, who has around 4,500 Instagram followers, later posted a video confession on her […]
Jakarta Traffic Incident: 24 Injured After TransJakarta Buses Collide Head-On
Two TransJakarta buses collided head-on on Corridor 13 in the Cipulir area of Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Monday morning, injuring 24 passengers. The incident occurred at approximately 07.15 WIB on the elevated busway connecting Ciledug and Tendean. Kasubdit Gakkum Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Ojo Ruslani said the crash took place on a two-way […]
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. […]