Immigration Deports US National for Holding Sexuality Retreat in Seminyak Without Proper Visa
The Ngurah Rai Special Class I Immigration Office has deported a 44-year-old American woman, identified by her initials JRG, after she was found to have misused her residence permit to organise a paid sexuality retreat in Bali. Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Winarko, confirmed that the case came to light after his office […]
Jakarta Recognised Among Cities With Best Public Transport in 2025, According to Global Survey
Jakarta has been named among the cities with the best public transport systems in the world, according to a global survey conducted by the international magazine Time Out. The 2025 ranking was based on responses from more than 50,000 local residents in 50 major cities, who assessed their transport systems for quality and user satisfaction. […]
Timor-Leste Pledges Rp 41 Billion to Support Flood Recovery in Bali
The Government of Timor-Leste has announced financial assistance amounting to US$2.5 million (approximately Rp 41 billion) to support flood management and recovery efforts in Bali. The decision was made during an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday (12 September 2025). The donation was proposed by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and included […]
Over 15,000 Foreigners in Bali Registered with BPJS Health: What the Regulations Say
BPJS Kesehatan (BPJS Health) has confirmed that more than 124,000 foreign nationals are currently registered as participants in Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional or JKN) programme, with around 15,000 of them based in Bali. The figure was revealed by BPJS Health Director, Ghufron Mukti, during a media workshop entitled “Layanan Kesehatan Jiwa Hak […]
Mariah Carey’s Jakarta Concert to Feature Boyzlife as Special Opening Performance
Mariah Carey is set to return to Indonesia with a special concert titled The Celebration of Mimi, which will take place on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sentul International Convention Centre (SICC). The event will feature a special opening performance by Boyzlife, a duo consisting of Keith Duffy from Boyzone and […]
Bali Governor Plans Regulation to Curb Land Conversion After Floods
Bali, one of Indonesia’s leading tourist destinations, was struck by severe flash floods on 10 September 2025 after several days of continuous heavy rainfall. The disaster inundated thousands of homes, damaged public infrastructure and resulted in significant casualties. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), at least 17 people were killed across […]
Foreign Tourist Caught Paragliding Over Mount Bromo, Authorities Condemn the Act
A video showing a foreign tourist paragliding in the Mount Bromo area, East Java, has gone viral on social media, prompting concern from both local authorities and community leaders. The footage shows a person wearing white clothing and a helmet flying a paraglider with an orange parachute canopy, gliding towards Mount Batok, a smaller volcano […]
Dog Saves Owner During Bali Flood as Prabowo Calls It a Hero
A resident in Bali has shared how her pet dog saved her life during the recent floods, waking her just as water was pouring into her bedroom. The heartfelt moment unfolded when President Prabowo Subianto visited flood-hit areas on the island, walking through narrow alleys and riverbanks to meet affected residents. In a video shared […]
Indonesia Launches Rp 7 Trillion Nusantara Lima Satellite to Strengthen ASEAN Connectivity
Indonesia has taken a significant step in advancing its role within the global space industry with the successful launch of the Nusantara Lima Satellite (SNL). The satellite, developed by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) in collaboration with Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc, lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, on […]
iPhone 17 Receives TKDN Certification, Set to Enter Indonesian Market
Apple’s latest smartphone, the series, has officially received its Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification from Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin), marking a crucial step towards its release in the country. The certification was issued on Thursday, 11 September 2025, and announced publicly the following day. “Four TKDN certificates have been issued for iPhone 17 products, […]