Bali Halts Not Only the Elevator Project but Also Bungee Jumping at Kelingking
Authorities in Bali have halted the bungee jumping activity at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, following concerns over regulatory compliance and the area’s environmental vulnerability. The suspension comes shortly after officials also stopped the construction of a glass elevator project on the same cliffside. The Special Committee for Spatial Planning, Assets, and Licensing (Pansus TRAP) of […]
Bali Glass Elevator Project Halted at Kelingking Beach After Rp 200 Billion Controversy
The Rp 200 billion glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali, has been officially halted following intense public backlash and scrutiny from the authorities. Construction of Bali Glass Elevator Project in Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida Cliff Suspended The 182-metre-high structure, designed to link the upper cliffside to the beach below, quickly became one […]
HEI Schools SPM Menteng Grand Opening: Advanced Finland Play-Based Learning in Jakarta
HEI Schools, the Finnish early education network developed in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, has officially inaugurated its second campus in Indonesia: HEI Schools SPM Menteng. The launch event, themed “Growing the HEI Way,” took place on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at Jl. Dr. GSSJ Ratulangi No. 5, Menteng, Central Jakarta The opening ceremony […]
Laundry Employee Caught in 1 kg Marijuana Case in Bali, BNN Investigates Network
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has carried out simultaneous raids in several drug-prone regions across West Java and Bali as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug distribution. The joint operation, conducted between September and October 2025, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth around IDR 300 million. In West Java, […]
Rare Sighting: Oceanic Manta Ray Caught on Camera at Menjangan Island, Bali
A rare oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) was recently caught on camera in the waters off Menjangan Island, part of the West Bali National Park. The short clip, shared by the park’s official Instagram account @btn.balibarat, quickly went viral, drawing tens of thousands of views and enthusiastic reactions from ocean lovers. The caption read, “Rare […]
Wisma 46: Standing Tall, Thinking Green, A Future-Ready Landmark for Business and the Planet
Jakarta, Indonesia — 2025 Standing tall in Jakarta’s skyline since 1996, Wisma 46 Kota BNI has long been an architectural icon. Today, it’s also a symbol of sustainability, officially recognized with the GreenShip Existing Building Gold Certification from the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBC Indonesia).This recognition affirms Wisma 46’s success in applying sustainable “green building” […]
Kuta Beach, Bali, Faces Severe Erosion After High Waves Hit Pedestrian Zone
High tidal waves struck Bali’s Kuta Beach on Thursday evening (6 November 2025), damaging several sections of the pedestrian path along the popular tourist area. The incident has raised concerns among local tourism operators and vendors, who depend heavily on the area’s accessibility and visitor comfort. The waves, which reached the coastal pedestrian zones, displaced […]
Indonesia to Redenominate Rupiah: Rp1,000 to Become Rp1
The Indonesian government is preparing to redenominate the rupiah by simplifying its nominal value, with Rp1,000 to become Rp1. The plan is detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, under Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 70 of 2025, issued on 10 October 2025. The regulation, signed by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, […]
Jakarta School Explosion: Police Confirm 54 Casualties at SMAN 72
An explosion occurred at SMA Negeri 72 Jakarta in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Friday afternoon (7 November 2025). Police and emergency teams attended the scene shortly after receiving reports of the incident. Initial information stated that two students had been taken to hospital, but updated data later confirmed a larger number of victims. Head […]
Father in Clown Costume Attends Daughter’s Graduation, Touching Video Goes Viral
A graduation ceremony is usually filled with parents in smart shirts, dresses, and formal suits. But a video shared by TikTok user @alda.kapia shows a scene that stood out for a very personal reason. In the clip, a father arrives at his daughter’s graduation wearing his full clown costume, complete with bright makeup. Instead of […]