A Taste of Indonesian Food: British Royal Navy Tries Nasi Kapau in Jakarta
A group of British Royal Navy soldiers recently found themselves in a new kind of challenge, taking on the bold flavours of nasi kapau, a traditional West Sumatran dish, during a visit to a Padang restaurant in Jakarta. The moment, shared by content creator Laurence Benson, captured the soldiers’ enthusiastic (and occasionally fiery) reactions to […]
Indonesia Delays Rollout of New Passport Amid Budget Review
The Directorate General of Immigration has officially postponed the introduction of the new red and white Indonesian passport design, originally scheduled for release on August 17, 2025, to coincide with the country’s 80th Independence Day. The decision was made following a policy evaluation influenced by Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2025 concerning budget efficiency […]
Ship Sinking Indonesia: Ferry Tragedies from Java, Bali to Eastern Indonesia
Ship Sinking Indonesia: A History of Maritime Disasters from Java to Eastern Indonesia Ship sinking incidents in Indonesia have long raised alarms about maritime safety, particularly involving ferries navigating the Java Sea, the Bali Strait, and beyond. With its thousands of islands, Indonesia depends heavily on marine transportation, yet safety oversight remains inconsistent. Recent tragedies […]
Bingin Beach Demolition: Government Clears Coastal Area of Violating Structures
The Bali Provincial Government has commenced the demolition of 48 structures built illegally on state-owned coastal land in the Bingin Beach area, Pecatu Village, South Kuta District. The process began on Monday, 21 July 2025, following months of tension between authorities, business owners, and local communities. The buildings, comprising villas, homestays, restaurants, and tourist facilities, […]
Two South Korean Tourists Die in Paragliding Incident at Tanah Barak Beach
Two South Korean tourists, Jinah Hwang (41) and Han Soejin (43), lost their lives following a paragliding accident off the coast of Tanah Barak Beach, Kutuh Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. The incident occurred on Thursday, 17 July 2025, during a recreational paragliding session. According to Denpasar Police, two, along with seven other […]
Fire Aboard KM Barcelona in North Minahasa, Indonesia, Claims Five Lives; Over 280 Evacuated
A passenger ship, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire on Sunday afternoon, 20 July 2025, while sailing in North Minahasa waters near Talise Island, North Sulawesi. The vessel was travelling from Lirung to Manado, carrying hundreds of passengers, when it encountered a serious onboard fire around 14:00 WITA. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST) of […]
Bali Airport Undergoes Long-Term Runway Maintenance
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is undergoing a major runway resurfacing project that is scheduled to last for 10 months, from July 2025 until May 2026. The work involves a complete asphalt overlay of the runwayā€™s surface, covering a length of 3,000 metres and a width of 45 metres. The General Manager […]
Indonesiaā€™s Most Frequent International Visitors: Januaryā€“May 2025
Indonesia continues to be a top travel destination for international visitors, particularly from neighbouring countries and regional partners. Based on recent data from the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS), Malaysia has emerged as the leading country of origin for international tourists visiting Indonesia during the first five months of 2025. List of Top 10 […]
Mount Rinjani Incident: Swiss Tourist Suffers Injuries, Evacuated by Helicopter
A 46 year old Swiss tourist, Benedikt Emmenegger, sustained serious injuries while descending Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. The incident occurred shortly after he reached the summit of the mountain and was making his way down towards Segara Anak Lake via the Pelawangan Sembalun trail. Chairman of the […]
US and Indonesia Reach Agreement on 19% Tariff and Trade Commitments
On Monday, 7 July 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of import tariffs on 14 countries, including Indonesia, declaring that Indonesian products would face a tariff rate of 32%. According to Mr Trump, these tariffs were scheduled to come into effect on 1 August 2025. “The tariff imposed for Indonesia is 32%, which […]