Cipularang Toll Road Accident: A Chronology of Indonesia’s Massive 17-Vehicle Pileup
A chain reaction accident involving 16 vehicles, including a truck loaded with cardboard boxes, a minibus, and several private vehicles, occurred on the Cipularang KM 92 toll road towards Jakarta on Monday, November 11, 2024, at around 3 p.m. The West Java Regional Police revealed that the successive collisions on the Cipularang Kilometer 92 Toll […]
Foreigners Baffled by Loud Music on Indonesia’s Night Buses: A Hidden Message?
Riding a bus is one of Indonesia’s most reliable modes of long-distance transportation for long-distance travel. Many people choose buses as their means of transportation across regions, provinces, and even islands. Apart from being more affordable than other long-distance transportation, some buses in Indonesia also provide comfort. Even buses of certain types present luxury with […]
Dua Lipa’s Jakarta Concert Cancelled: Here’s Why and How to Get a Refund
The decision to cancel international singer Dua Lipa’s concert in Jakarta on Saturday, November 9, 2024, left her fans deeply disappointed. The promoters, PK Entertainment and TEM Presents, finally spoke up to explain the reasons behind the cancellation of the Radical Optimism Tour concert. In a statement released through their social media accounts, they emphasized […]
Judicial Commission Report: Bali Courts Rank Among Top 10 for Legal Mafia Practices
The Indonesian Judicial Commission said that Bali is one of the areas of concern in the legal mafia practice. Bali ranks 10th in the Judicial Commission’s ranking of areas where legal mafia practices are indicated. Head of Inter-Agency Relations and Information Services of the Judicial Commission, Mukti Fajar Nur Dewata, revealed that Bali is among […]
Tebet Eco Park Wins Seoul Design Award 2024 as Futuristic Urban Green Space
Tebet Eco Park in South Jakarta won the Seoul Design Award 2024, which was held on Friday, October 25, 2024. The victory is known through the official Instagram social media account @seouldesignaward, where Tebet Eco Park is written as one of the Main Prizes Winners of the Seoul Design Award 2024. In their upload, a […]
Viral Video Shows Chicken Cart Swept Away in Bandung’s Floods
Heavy rains that poured down on Bandung Regency from afternoon to evening on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, caused severe flooding in several areas, including Cikupa Village, Bojongmanggu Village, and Pameungpeuk Subdistrict. The flood that hit turned out to bring its own story. A video showing a fried chicken cart being dramatically swept away by the […]
Raja Ampat Makes National Geographic’s List of the 25 Best Destinations to Visit in 2025
Raja Ampat, located on the western tip of Papua, not only captivates tourists with its extraordinary marine beauty but also offers a variety of stunning natural tourist destinations. According to National Geographic, this beauty also makes Raja Ampat in Indonesia one of the best destinations in the world in 2025. Who doesn’t know National Geographic […]
Indonesian President Prabowo Congratulates Donald Trump on U.S. Election Win
President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States, replacing Joe Biden. Prabowo conveyed this congratulation through his X account, @prabowo, which tagged Donald Trump’s account. “My sincere congratulations to Mr. @realDonaldTrump for being elected as the 47th President of the United States,” Prabowo said, quoted from […]
Government Cancels Soekarno-Hatta Terminal 4 Construction and Shifts Focus to Repairing Terminals 1-3
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir said that the Ministry of SOEs has improved efficiency by cancelling the construction project of terminal 4 of Soekarno Hatta Airport, Cengkareng, Tangerang, and replacing it with improvements to terminals 1, 2, and 3. According to Erick, the plan to add terminal 4 requires a large fund of […]
Easier Entry for Foreigners: Autogate Access Now Available to ITAP and ITAS Holders
Foreign nationals holding Permanent Residence Permits (ITAP) and Limited Stay Permits (ITAS) can now cross the immigration autogate access at Soekarno-Hatta and Ngurah Rai airports. “The integration of the visa and residence permit issuance system with the autogate system escalates the performance of immigration services at crossings. Previously, foreigners holding ITAP/ITAS conducted immigration checks at […]