Jakarta Christmas Table: Authentic Italian Christmas Set – Buon Natale at Osteria GIA
In Italy, Christmas is rarely hurried. It is a season where every moment is cherished, especially around a table, where food serves as a token of togetherness. Long appreciated for its thoughtful, contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine, Osteria GIA captures the spirit of Christmas and New Year by serving Buon Natale. This limited-time Christmas Special […]
New Year’s Eve 2026: Jakarta and Denpasar Cancel Fireworks Amid Disaster Concerns
The Jakarta Provincial Government has confirmed that they will cancel fireworks display on New Year’s Eve 2026. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced the decision on Friday while visiting North Jakarta. “I immediately decided that I don’t think there’s a need for fireworks. So, using drones will suffice,” Pramono said. Despite the cancellation, Pramono stated […]
Bali BPBD Calls for Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Cyclone 93S
The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has urged residents to prepare emergency bags containing valuables and essential items amid the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone 93S. The warning comes as extreme weather continues to affect several areas across the island. “Prepare emergency measures if needed, an emergency plan. So, if you have valuables, valuable […]
Why a Malaysian Coach Joined Indonesia’s Celebration at the 2025 SEA Games
Basral Graito Hutomo secured a gold medal for Indonesia in men’s street skateboarding at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand after a dramatic final run. Competing at Extreme Sport Park Rajamangala in Bangkok on Sunday, 14 December 2025, the Solo-born athlete entered the final round. Basral was the last skater to perform in the single […]
“Rasa Vakansi” by SEMAJA & Purana, Presenting Rich Indonesian Heritage Dining Experience
December in Jakarta comes with festivities, warmth, and togetherness. This festive season, SEMAJA by ISMAYA takes you through a flavourous journey served on an elegance and a sense of narrative that unfolds course by course. This year’s holiday offering, titled Rasa Vakansi, is less a menu than a gentle journey across Eastern Indonesia, tracing places […]
BMKG Monitors Three Tropical Cyclone Systems Near Indonesia, Warns of Heavy Rain and High Waves
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is currently monitoring three tropical cyclone systems located near Indonesian territory, which may affect national weather conditions in the coming days, particularly in southern regions. The Head of BMKG, Teuku Faisal Fathani, conveyed this information to President Prabowo Subianto during a Plenary Cabinet Meeting held at the State […]
Bali Thrifting Case: Police Uncover IDR 669 Billion Illegal Used Clothing Imports
Police have arrested two used clothing importers accused of running an illegal thrifting operation in Bali for several years. The suspects, identified as Samsul Bahri (SB) and Zulkifli Tanjung (ZT), are alleged to have imported used clothing from South Korea without permits between 2021 and 2025. The Directorate of Economic and Special Crimes (Dittipideksus) of […]
That Time Taylor Swift Wore a Balinese-Made Outfit on the Red Carpet
Taylor Swift’s fashion choices often draw global attention, but one appearance from 2019 has recently sparked fresh interest in Indonesia. The pop star once wore clothing produced by a Balinese micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME), highlighting the reach of local craftsmanship beyond national borders. The detail resurfaced after the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI) […]
Hope Grows in South Sumatra as a Baby Elephant Is Born at Padang Sugihan Conservation Centre
Good news has arrived from the Padang Sugihan Wildlife Conservation Centre in Banyuasin, South Sumatra. A healthy female Sumatran elephant calf was born in the early hours of Wednesday, 4 December 2025, marking another milestone for conservation efforts in the region. The South Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) shared the update through its official […]
Bali Jatiluwih Protest Continues as Farmers Place Plastic and Zinc Sheets on Rice Fields
As reported by Detik, protests by farmers and business owners in Jatiluwih, Tabanan, Bali, continued this week following the temporary closure of several businesses operating within the subak rice field area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dispute began after the Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) Special Committee for Spatial Planning and Land Conversion […]