Mariah Carey Arrives in Jakarta with Ondel-Ondel Welcome
Singer Mariah Carey has arrived in Jakarta ahead of her highly anticipated concert. The pop diva touched down on Thursday (2 October 2025) and was greeted in a uniquely local way through a performance of Betawi Ondel-Ondel complete with traditional dance movements. The warm cultural welcome was arranged by the promoter, Color Asia Live. Managing […]
MotoGP Riders Arrive in Lombok and Enjoy Downtime Ahead of Mandalika Circuit Race
MotoGP riders and teams have arrived in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, ahead of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia scheduled for 3–5 October 2025 at the Mandalika International Circuit. Their arrival at Lombok International Airport on Tuesday afternoon (30 September) was marked by a warm local reception. MotoGP Riders Welcomed in Lombok Ahead of Mandalika […]
Indonesia Confirms Radioactive Contamination in Cikande, 1,562 Residents Examined
The Indonesian government has designated the Cikande area in Serang Regency, Banten, as a special incident zone for radioactive contamination involving Cesium-137 (Cs-137). The decision was announced by the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, following investigations into shrimp exports contaminated with radioactive material. “Today, we have designated Cikande as a special incident for […]
Bali Moment: Tourist Balances Suitcases on Ojek Ride in Bali
Travelling in Bali often brings its own set of adventures, and sometimes the simplest journey can become a story worth sharing. A recent video circulating on social media shows a foreign tourist in Bali taking an online motorcycle taxi, better known as an ojek. What makes the scene amusing is not the ride itself, but […]
Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia Collapses: Three Dead, Students Trapped in Rubble
A tragic incident struck the Al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) in Buduran, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Monday, 29 September 2025, when its four-storey prayer hall collapsed at approximately 3:35 p.m. local time. At the time of the incident, a number of students were carrying out the afternoon Asr prayer. Nanang Sigit, Head of the Surabaya […]
Jakarta Sees Millions of Tourist Trips, but Length of Stay Remains Low
Jakarta welcomed tens of millions of tourist in 2024, yet the duration of their stays remains relatively short. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), foreign tourists stayed in the capital for an average of only two days, while domestic tourists recorded an even lower figure of 1.53 days. “This travel data doesn’t seem to be positively […]
Padel Meets Pilates: South Jakarta’s Viral Workout Trend Divides Netizens
A short video of South Jakarta residents combining Pilates and padel has gone viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. The clip, posted by the account @hansdavidian on Saturday (27 September 2025), shows gym-goers performing their usual Pilates routines while holding padel rackets and bouncing tennis balls. Lihat postingan ini di Instagram […]
Indonesian and Malaysian Contestants Praised for Warm Support at Miss International Queen 2025
Indonesian contestant Kaycia Lee drew widespread praise during the Miss International Queen 2025 final in Pattaya, Thailand, after offering an immediate embrace to the newly crowned winner, Midori Monét of the United States. The event, held on Saturday (20 September 2025), was marked by celebration as well as controversy, but Lee’s gesture of warmth stood […]
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Concert: Official Disney Live Scoring Concert in Indonesia
Ciputra Artpreneur has brought something new to Jakarta’s stage. For the first time, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Concert arrives in Indonesia with a live scoring format. The event took place on 27 and 28 September 2025 at Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre. The idea is simple but unusual. The original 1991 animated film plays on […]
North Bali Airport Unveils Design Inspired by Balinese Cosmology
PT BIBU Panji Sakti, the project manager of the North Bali Airport development, has officially launched the design for the long-planned international airport in Buleleng Regency. The design, presented on Wednesday (24 September 2025) at the company’s office in Kubutambahan, was created by architectural firm Alien Design Consultant (DC) and draws heavily on Balinese mythology. […]