Korean Star Ji Chang Wook and Indonesian Celebrities Spark Collaboration Buzz in Bali
South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook has once again captured the attention of Indonesian fans. The actor, best known for K2, was spotted filming in Bali over the weekend. His sudden appearance on the island has fuelled speculation about a new international project. According to fan videos shared by the Ji Chang Wook Indonesia Fandom […]
Hundreds of Foreign Nationals Report Visa Fraud in Bali, Losses Estimated at IDR 3 Billion
Hundreds of foreign nationals in Bali have allegedly fallen victim to visa fraud, suffering financial losses estimated at Rp 3 billion. The case was disclosed during a press conference held by the Bali Legal Aid Institute of the Communication Forum for the Sons and Daughters of Retired Military and Police (LBH FKPPI) on Friday, 10 […]
Indonesia’s Highest Vertical Hydroponic Garden Grows in the Capital
Amid Jakarta’s dense urban landscape, Ladang Farm has emerged as Indonesia’s tallest vertical hydroponic garden. Located in Cilandak, South Jakarta, the 18-metre-high structure has been operating since 2022 and demonstrates how limited space can be used for modern food production. The farm employs an internet of things (IoT)-based hydroponic system and cultivates more than 33,000 […]
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: 2–3 Defeat but Still in the Race for World Cup 2026
The Indonesian national team suffered a 2–3 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the opening Group B match of the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The match took place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday evening local time (Thursday, 9 October 2025 WIB). Saudi Arabia’s goals came from […]
German Tourist Rescued After Being Trapped on Ngarai Sianok in West Sumatra, Indonesia
A German tourist was successfully evacuated by a joint search and rescue (SAR) team after being trapped on steep cliff in Ngarai Sianok or Sianok Canyon, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, on Wednesday evening, 8 October 2025. The tourist, identified as Jörg Ulrich Wilhelm, 67, from Munich, Germany, was climbing the canyon wall in Kayu Gadih […]
Baduy Woman Politely Declines Indian Man’s Viral Marriage Proposal
A video of an Indian vlogger proposing to a woman from the Baduy Tribe in Banten has gone viral across social media. The clip, which spread widely on X (formerly Twitter) on 29 September 2025, shows the man travelling thousands of kilometres from India to meet a Baduy woman he had spoken to online. The […]
Video Shows Rare Appearance of Orcas in Lombok–Bali Waters
A rare sighting of orcas has been captured off the waters between Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. The video, uploaded by Instagram user @delluuyee on 1 October 2025, shows three large orcas gracefully surfacing near a tour boat in the Lombok Strait. The appearance of orcas, or Orcinus orca, in these waters is considered unusual. While […]
What to Know About the Supermoon on 7 October 2025 and Where to See It
The night of Tuesday, 7 October 2025, will offer a rare spectacle as the first supermoon of 2025 coincides with the so-called Supermoon or Harvest Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Visible from Europe, North America, and parts of Asia and Africa, the event will see the Moon appear noticeably larger and brighter than usual. […]
Wild Leopard Enters a Hotel in Indonesia, Evacuated After Three Hours
A leopard entered the Anugerah Hotel on Jalan Padasaluyu, Sukasari District, Bandung City, on Monday morning. The evacuation process lasted three hours as officers worked carefully to capture the animal without harm. Sukasari Police Chief Commissioner Ni Wayan Mirasni said the leopard was first reported at around 7:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB). “The leopard […]
Police Uncover Hydroponic Marijuana Operation Run by Foreigners in Bali
Two foreign nationals have been arrested by the Bali Police Narcotics Directorate after being found cultivating marijuana using a hydroponic system inside their rented house in Denpasar, Bali. The suspects, identified as NR, a 31-year-old Dutch man, and KV, a 33-year-old Russian woman, were detained during a police raid on a house located on Jalan […]