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 […]
Fish Found Dead as Chemical Runoff Enters Cisadane River Following Warehouse Blaze
A fire destroyed a pesticide storage warehouse in Taman Tekno, Block K3, Number 37, Setu District, South Tangerang City, on Monday, 9 February. Authorities say the incident has affected the surrounding environment, including a nearby waterway connected to the Cisadane River. Residents reported changes in the river’s condition shortly after the blaze. The water reportedly […]
Thirty-Two Dugongs Found in Maluku, Indonesia; Largest Population Ever Found in Southeast Asia
A group of 32 dugongs has been recorded in the waters surrounding Romang Island, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku Province. The finding marks the largest dugong population ever documented in Indonesia and is believed to be the biggest recorded aggregation in Southeast Asia to date. The discovery was made by a research team from the World […]
Chinatown Crash Update: Driver Detained as Indonesian Mother Remains in ICU
Singapore police have detained a female driver in connection with a traffic accident in Chinatown that killed a six-year-old Indonesian child, the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore confirmed on Tuesday. Rizki Kusumastuti, a representative of the Indonesian Embassy responsible for information, social affairs, and culture, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) is still investigating the incident […]
Bag Snatching Crime in Bali: Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash During Chase
A woman died after losing control of her motorcycle while being chased by suspected pickpockets in North Kuta, Bali. The incident occurred on Jalan Pengubengan Kauh, Kerobokan Kelod Village, Badung Regency, on Saturday night, February 7, 2026. The victim was identified as Juhaeryah Velina, 46, a resident of Saga, Balaraja District, Tangerang Regency, Banten. She […]
Batam–Singapore Route May See New AirFish Transport
Travel between Singapore and Batam, traditionally served by conventional ferries, could see a new transportation option in the coming years with the proposed introduction of AirFish, a sea-gliding vehicle designed to operate above the water surface. The plan was announced by ST Engineering AirX, a joint venture between Singapore-based technology firm ST Engineering and startup […]
Turkish DJ Arrested at Bali Airport with Over 1 Kg of Cocaine, Faces Life Sentence
A Turkish national identified as Halil Sener, also known as H.S. (26), was arrested at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali after authorities discovered more than one kilogram of cocaine in his possession. The arrest was carried out by officers from the Bali Regional Police Narcotics Investigation Directorate in coordination with Ngurah Rai […]