Indonesian Ministry of Health Issues Guidance as Covid-19 Rises in Asia
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has issued a circular to enhance national vigilance following a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across parts of Southeast Asia. Circular Letter Number SR.03.01/C/1422/2025, titled Vigilance Against Increased COVID-19 Cases, outlines the current situation and provides a set of directives to health authorities and related stakeholders. Entering the 12th week […]
Immigration Detains Three Foreigners for Currency Counterfeiting and Visa Violations
The West Jakarta Immigration Office Class I Special Non-TPI has arrested three foreign nationals, two from Cameroon and one from Canada, for allegedly possessing and storing counterfeit United States currency. The arrests occurred in May 2025 following routine surveillance of foreigners residing in lodging facilities across the West Jakarta area. The two Cameroonian nationals, identified […]
Recap Java Jazz 2025: Raye Shines on Final Day of Java Jazz Festival
The Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday, 1 June, marking two decades of the iconic music celebration. As part of its 20th anniversary, a special tribute concert titled “20 Years of Java Jazz Festival” was held on the Java Jazz Stage at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. The two-hour performance, running from 10:30 […]
Jellyfish Management at Paiton PLTU: Officers Carry Out Suction Measures
The Steam Power Plants (PLTU) Paiton 1 and 2 in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, are once again experiencing a jellyfish influx, marking the second significant event of this kind after a similar occurrence in 2016. Thousands of jellyfish were first detected last Saturday, 25 April 2020, and the phenomenon has reappeared as of 23 May […]
Discover the New Blok M Hub: Revitalised as a New Centre of Urban Life in Jakarta
Blok M Hub, located in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, is drawing renewed attention following the revitalisation of the Blok M terminal and mall area. Once quiet due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the area is now coming back to life with a vibrant mix of public activities and improved infrastructure. The Jakarta Provincial […]
Godzilla Appears in Bali Landmark in 70th Anniversary Video
As part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Godzilla franchise, Japanese entertainment company Toho Co. has released a promotional video featuring the iconic monster appearing across Southeast Asia, including Bali, and Indonesia. In a 55-second video titled “70 Years of Godzilla: A New Roar in Southeast Asia”, Godzilla is seen looming near […]
Ticket Sales and Comeback Details: BLACKPINK to Visit Jakarta in November
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will return to Jakarta for their Deadline world tour, scheduled for two days on 1 and 2 November 2025. The concert, titled BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR DEADLINE IN JAKARTA, will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, the same venue as their previous performances in the Indonesian capital. Promoted by […]
Australian Tourist Arrested in Bali for Cocaine Trafficking Worth IDR 12 Billion
Bali Police and Customs authorities have arrested an Australian citizen in connection with an international cocaine smuggling operation. The suspect, identified by the initials LLA (43), was detained at a villa in Tibubeneng Village, Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, 22 May 2025. Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya, Chief of Bali Police, confirmed the arrest at a […]
Lonely Planet Founder Tony Wheeler Lists Bali Among Destinations He Prefers to Avoid
The founder of the renowned travel guide Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler, has shared a list of destinations he would prefer not to revisit, and Bali is among them. In a personal blog post entitled “I’m Not Going There Anymore”, published on Thursday, 24 April 2025, the 78-year-old travel writer explained his reasons for avoiding certain […]
Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers, Indonesian Team Trains in Bali
The Indonesian national football team has arrived in Bali to begin its training camp in preparation for the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Training is taking place at the Bali United Training Center, Purnama Beach, Gianyar, from Monday, 26 May to Saturday, 31 May 2025. The training sessions are being led by […]