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 […]
Rupiah Plummets Past 17,000 Per US Dollar Amid Global Economic Tensions and New US Tariffs
The Indonesian rupiah continued its downward spiral this week, breaching the psychologically significant threshold of Rp17,000 per US dollar. Jakarta, 7 April 2025 – The sharp depreciation of Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) towards US Dollar (USD) came in the wake of sweeping import tariff policies announced by United States President Donald Trump, sending ripples across global […]
South Korea Grants Residency to 3 Indonesians for Helping in Wildfire Evacuation
The South Korean government has decided to grant long-term resident status (F-2 visa) to three Indonesian nationals for their involvement in helping evacuate elderly residents during a major forest wildfire in the country’s southeastern region. The announcement was made on Sunday, 6 April 2025, by Lee Han-kyung, Deputy Head of the Disaster Management and Safety […]
Indonesia Press Policy: Foreign Journalists in Indonesia Now Require Police Clearance
Jakarta, 3 April 2025 – Indonesia’s National Police have issued new regulations mandating foreign nationals engaged in journalistic or research activities within the country to obtain police clearance. The policy, outlined in Police Regulation No. 3 of 2025, strengthens oversight on foreign nationals operating in Indonesia. According to Article 5, Section 1, Clause (b) of […]
President Prabowo Orders Construction of Giant Seawall from Banten to Gresik
The government is preparing to build a giant seawall to prevent tidal flooding in coastal areas. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasised that this project is an important mitigation step. “Mr President has assigned us to prepare and carry out the construction of the Giant Seawall as an effort […]