Czech Tourist Injured at Kelingking Beach, Bali; Evacuated by SAR Team
A Czech tourist was evacuated from Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, on Friday evening, January 9, 2026, after suffering an injury while at the beach. The tourist was identified as Martelo Romano, 50. He was evacuated by a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team after sustaining an injury while descending the steep […]
Bali Temple Fire: Two Shrines Burn After Lightning Strikes, Losses Estimated at IDR 3.6 Billion
Two temples in Karangasem Regency, Bali, were damaged by fires on Sunday, January 11, 2026, following lightning strikes during heavy rainfall in the area. The incidents occurred within hours of each other and affected key temple structures. The first incident took place at Pedharman Arya Gajah Para Temple, located in Banjar Dinas Batumadeg, Besakih Village, […]
Jakarta Flood Recap: Flooding Disrupts Airport Toll Roads, Motorcyclists Allowed on Toll Roads
Persistent rain has affected Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek: Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) since Sunday morning and continued through Monday morning, January 11–12, 2026. Rainfall resumed on Monday morning and lasted until just before midday. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded very heavy rainfall in several parts of Greater Jakarta during this period. Flooding […]
Planning a Trip to Raja Ampat in 2026? Here’s What the Entrance Fee Looks Like
Raja Ampat, located in West Papua, remains one of Indonesia’s most sought-after travel destinations. The region is known for its clear waters, limestone islands, and rich marine life. It also offers quiet landscapes and limited-access experiences, making it popular with both domestic and international travellers. To manage tourism and support conservation, the Raja Ampat Regency […]
Indonesia Threatens to Block Grok AI and X Due to Obscene Deepfake Content
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has come under scrutiny on the social media platform X following concerns over its alleged misuse to generate pornographic content. Several users are reported to have exploited Grok’s features to manipulate images without consent. Sexually explicit images have circulated online, with claims that they were created using personal photos […]
Garmin Venu 4: The Watch for a New Era of Adaptive & Personalised Wellness
Understanding the body through deeper data intelligence, with up to 12 days of battery life under the promise of “Health That Fits You.” Jakarta, 8 October 2025 – Garmin has officially unveiled the Garmin Venu 4, the latest evolution in its Venu smartwatch line, designed to move beyond fitness tracking into a more intuitive, adaptive […]
Viral Video Shows Children Blocking Train in Indonesia, KAI Conducts Home Visit
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has intervened following the circulation of a viral video depicting two children engaging in dangerous activity on a railway line in Sidoarjo, East Java. The footage, which sparked widespread public concern, shows the minors standing in close proximity to a moving train. The incident occurred at kilometre 31 ½ on […]
AirAsia Opens Direct Flight Bali – Da Nang (Vietnam) in March 2026, with Four Flights a Week
Indonesia Airasia has announced the opening of a new international route connecting Bali and Da Nang (Vietnam). The services set to begin on March 20, 2026. The airline will operate the Bali – Da Nang route for times a week. The flights scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This will become Indonesia AirAsia’s Seventh […]
Bali Airport Reintroduces Temperature Checks to Detect Superflu in Travellers
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has reactivated its network of thermal scanners to screen arriving and departing passengers for “superflu,” technically identified as influenza A (H3N2) subclade K. The airport management confirmed that the deployment of these devices is a preemptive measure intended to identify individuals displaying elevated body temperatures, a primary […]
Indonesia to Begin National Spaceport Construction in Papua in 2026
Indonesia is accelerating the development of a national spaceport on Biak Island, Papua, as part of efforts to strengthen space technology independence, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). BRIN Head Arif Satria said Indonesia could achieve space technology independence earlier than the current 2040 target if all stakeholders remain focused and productive. […]