German Tourist Saves Drowning Victims at Balekambang Beach, Malang
A group of students from Amanatul Ummah Islamic Boarding School, Pacet, Mojokerto, were swept away by a wave while swimming at Balekambang Beach, Malang. Two students were rescued by a German tourist who witnessed the incident. The heroic action was carried out by a female tourist from Germany, Helena Lindner, as she attempted to save […]
Trump Postpones Tariffs for 90 Days: Indonesia and other 74 Countries to Benefit from Reduced Duties
JAKARTA, 10 April 2025 – In a surprise move this week, former United States President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on the second wave of import tariffs originally set to take effect on Wednesday, 9 April. The postponement will apply to 75 countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam, but excludes China, which now faces a […]
AirAsia Expands International Network, Opens New Bali-Adelaide Route. Here’s the Schedule
Indonesia AirAsia is once again expanding its international reach by launching a new route to Australia in early 2025. After inaugurating the Bali-Darwin route on 22 March 2025, Indonesia AirAsia is now opening direct flights from Bali-Adelaide, becoming the fourth route connecting Australia and Bali. President Director of Indonesia AirAsia, Veranita Yosephine, said that the […]
Video Shows Foreign Tourists Trying Indonesian Food and Experiencing Indonesian Hospitality
Indonesian food is diverse, and the best place to enjoy it is at a local eatery or from street food vendors. Not only do you get to taste the authentic flavours, but as an expat or foreigner, you also get to experience the typical hospitality of Indonesians. As shown in @zingwibrothers‘ video on TikTok, which […]
Russian Tourist’s Motorcycle and Valuables Stolen in Palembang During Lake Toba Journey
A Russian tourist, Konstantin Bazrov, aged 33, was on a motorbike touring journey from Bali to Lake Toba, North Sumatra when he unfortunately became the victim of a motorcycle theft in Palembang, South Sumatra. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at a food stall located on Jalan DI Panjaitan, Tangga Takat Village, […]
Indonesia Responds to Trump’s Tariffs: Prabowo Sends Key Ministers to the US
The President of the United States has announced reciprocal tariffs on goods from various countries entering the US. Trump’s tariffs cover electronic equipment, food, coffee, liquor, clothing, shoes, vehicles, and spare parts, but exempt pharmaceuticals, essential minerals, semiconductors, and others. As reported by the White House website, this import tariff adjustment will be effective from […]
Bali Governor Bans Production of Single-Use Plastic Bottled Water Under One Litre
The Bali Provincial Government has issued Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025, directing that producers of bottled drinking water are prohibited from manufacturing products in single-use plastic containers under one litre in volume. This policy, announced by Governor Wayan Koster on Sunday, 6 April 2025, aims to address the growing waste problem on the island. […]
Legendary Bars in Jakarta: Visiting the 1980s La Bodega Resto & Bar
There’s a comforting truth to the adage, “they don’t make them like they used to.” La Bodega stands strong as the witness of the vast changes of Jakarta’s F&B landscape, providing a home to rekindle with the old times. Trendy cafes and bars rise and fall with the fickle winds of fashion in Jakarta nowadays. […]
Indonesia U-17 Qualifies for 2025 World Cup After Beating Yemen
The Indonesian U-17 national team extended their lead over Yemen U-17 to 4-1 in the second match of the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup on Monday (7/4/2025) evening. Playing at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia’s U-17 national team coach, Nova Arianto, maintained the same winning lineup that had […]
Tourists Surprised by Rare Moment of Whale Appearing in Lovina, Bali
Lovina Beach is located on the north coast of Bali, Indonesia. This beach is famous for its dolphin-watching tours. Tourists can watch dolphins jumping in the middle of the sea from a rented boat. However, it wasn’t just dolphins that were seen – a tour guide and a group of tourists were surprised by a […]