Indonesian Government Gives IDR 6 Billion Bonus to Olympic Gold Medalists
The Olympic event, which is the biggest world sporting event, is also an event of pride for each country that gets a winning medal. The same thing happened to the Indonesian government, which gave appreciation to gold and bronze medalists in Indonesia. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said the government had prepared a bonus for the […]
Australians Top Bali Tourist Numbers in Early 2024 with 40 Daily Flights
Bali is still a favourite tourist destination for foreign tourists in Indonesia. It seems that tourists from Australia make the most visits to Bali. Not surprisingly, with 40 flights a day from nine cities in Australia, the country tops the list of foreign tourist visits to Bali. “Australia is number one; there are 40 flights […]
Feel at Home in Bali: Video Shows Why Foreign Tourists Feel Safe and Comfortable in Bali
Many videos are circulating on social media showing the comfort of foreign tourists while in Bali. On the TikTok platform, there is a trend of videos showing ‘trust in strangers with my life in Bali’. As in the following two viral videos featuring foreign tourists from different countries, namely Germany and Mexico. “In Germany, I’m […]
Widespread Fake Contact Numbers on Google Maps Affecting Immigration Offices and Hotels in Indonesia
In the last few days, there has been data falsification on Google Business and Google Maps for Immigration offices and hundreds of hotels in Indonesia. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) revealed that hundreds of hotels in Indonesia have been affected by data falsification in their Google Business accounts. PHRI Chairman Hariyadi Sukamdani explained […]
Video Shows Heartwarming Encounter: Australian Tourist Touched by Waitress’s Heartfelt Message in Bali
Bali has been a popular tourist destination for Australian tourist for decades. Even data from the National Statistics Centre Indonesia states that Australian tourists still make up the majority of tourists who come to Bali. One thing that makes Bali popular is its natural beauty, beaches and friendly Balinese people. Like the story shared by […]
BMKG Cautions That a Megathrust Earthquake Might Occur in Indonesia, Following a Similar Incident in Japan
On August 8, 2024, a megathrust earthquake struck Japan, followed by a tsunami warning. Related to this news, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Indonesia revealed that Indonesia should be aware of the impact caused by the earthquake originating from the Nankai Megathrust in the east off the coast of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Kinki […]
Anyma Joins DWP 2024 as Headliner, Ready to Thrill Fans with Incredible Performances
One of Asia’s biggest and most anticipated EDM festivals, Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2024, has begun to release the international musicians that will fill this year’s event. Promoter Ismaya Live is excited to announce Anyma, a musician with stunning visuals, as one of the first headliners. DJ and Producer Anyma, one half of the duo […]
Denpasar Immigration Deports Viral Ukrainian Child Nicknamed Kocong and His Mother for Overstay
The Denpasar Immigration Office, Bali, deports a Ukrainian boy and his mom. The little boy had previously wandered the streets and was nicknamed Kocong by netizens. If you’ve ever lived in Bali or diligently monitored Bali’s social media, you may have seen a foreign boy who likes to walk around Ubud wearing only shorts and […]
Viral Video Highlights Bali’s Extreme Rides from Slingshots to Bungee Jumps
In Bali, some of the most extreme tourist attractions are very exciting and fun. These two videos have millions of views. In the video uploaded by @issei_0806, the foreign tourist tries the 5GX Reverse Bungy Bali. 5GX Reverse Bungy is a slingshot ride, similar to a giant catapult, that launches tourists into the sky. The […]
90s Intimate Concert: Michael Learns to Rock, Air Supply, and Rick Price Perform in Jakarta and Surabaya
90s music lovers, get ready! Three legendary world artists are all set to take you on a nostalgic journey in Jakarta and Surabaya. The three artists are Michael Learns to Rock, Air Supply, and Rick Price. In November, all three will perform concerts in Jakarta and Surabaya. Through this concert, the audience will be transported […]