Usher Enjoys a Family Vacation in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara
R&B singer Usher recently enjoyed a relaxing family getaway to Bali and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) with his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea. The couple shared several moments from their trip on social media, giving fans a glimpse into their adventure. Usher expressed his amazement at the stunning views in Bali, calling himself the “luckiest man in […]
Karet Station to End Passenger Services in April 2025: KRL Trains Will Pass Through
In an update for Jabodetabek KRL users, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KAI Commuter) has announced significant changes to Karet Station. Starting in April 2025, KRL trains will no longer stop at Karet Station to pick up or drop off passengers. Instead, the station will undergo a transformation to become part of an integrated modern transportation […]
Bali Police Capture Russian at Ngurah Rai Airport in Theft Case Involving Ukrainian Tourist
A Russian national, identified as KA (30), has been apprehended by Bali police in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of Ukrainian tourist Igor Iermakov. KA was detained at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on Thursday (January 30) while attempting to flee to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The crime, which took place on December 15, […]
MTI Suggests Weekly Public Transit Use for State Officials
In Jakarta, it’s common to see official cars cutting through traffic jams with the help of escorts and patrols. However, this practice has sparked criticism, leading to suggestions that state officials should ride public transportation at least once a week. The Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) has proposed limiting the use of police escorts and patrols […]
BPBD Intensifies Efforts to Address Jakarta Flood and Surrounding Areas
Jakarta flood-Heavy rainfall since Tuesday night, January 28, 2025, has caused flooding in several areas of Jakarta, Tangerang, and the surrounding regions. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD Jakarta) reported that 35 neighbourhoods (RT) and four roads in Jakarta were submerged as of Thursday morning, January 30, 2025. This data was based on BPBD […]
Coelacanth Sighting in Gorontalo: An Ancient Fish Predating the Age of Dinosaurs
A rare coelacanth fish has been discovered in the waters of North Gorontalo, sparking widespread fascination and going viral on social media after being posted by the X account @Coelacanthuss. The post featured an image of the deceased fish placed on a banana leaf, surrounded by curious residents. The discovery shocked local fishermen, including Oscar […]
Chinese Tourist Who Slipped Money in Passport Detained by Immigration
The alleged bribery case involving immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has sparked widespread discussion on social media in recent weeks. The issue gained attention when the TikTok account @stellaroptics888 uploaded a video on Friday, January 17, 2025, showing a Chinese tourist slipping IDR 500,000 into a passport while passing through the […]
Indonesia and the United States Agree on Debt Swap for Coral Reef Conservation
Indonesia and the United States have reached an agreement on a Debt Swap for Marine Conservation, worth 35 million USD (IDR 565 billion), primarily aimed at coral reef conservation. This agreement was finalized on January 15, 2025, after a lengthy process that began several years ago. M. Firdaus Agung Kunto Kurniawan, the Director of Ecosystem […]
Bali Named World’s Best Cultural Destination 2025 by TripAdvisor
The island of Bali has once again brought pride to Indonesia by being named one of the world’s best destinations. This time, Bali achieved a special milestone by being selected as one of TripAdvisor‘s 2025 Best Cultural Destination. In this prestigious category, Bali competed with other iconic destinations worldwide, including Hanoi in Vietnam, London in […]
Two Rare Raden Saleh Paintings Fetch Record Prices at Sotheby’s Singapore Auction
Paintings by Raden Saleh, the maestro of Indonesian art, have once again made a splash in the Asian art world. Recently, two rare paintings by the famous artist, which had never been exhibited to the public, were sold for fantastic prices at Sotheby’s Singapore auction house. In the auction, which took place in conjunction with […]