Death Toll from Bali Floods Rises to 18, With Widespread Damage Reported
The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has reported that the death toll from severe flooding across the island has risen to 18 people, with five others still missing. The Bali floods, which struck Bali in the early hours of Wednesday, 10 September 2025, caused widespread damage and disruption across several regencies. “The total number […]
UNESCO Restores Green Card to Lake Toba’s Caldera Geopark Following Review
The Toba Caldera Geopark in North Sumatra has regained its green card status as a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network following revalidation at the 11th executive committee meeting of the Global Geopark Network (GGN) Conference in Kutralkura, La Araucania, Chile, on Saturday, 6 September 2025. This development comes after the site received a […]
Film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan (Sore: Wife from the Future) 2025 Represents Indonesia at Oscars
With more than 3 million viewers recorded on its 35th day of screening, Thursday (14 August 2025), film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan (Sore: Wife from the Future) has been officially selected to represent Indonesia at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026. The announcement was made by the Indonesian Oscar Selection Committee after a plenary […]
Bali Floods: Denpasar Faces Widespread Flooding
Heavy rainfall that began on Tuesday night (9 September 2025) has led to severe flooding in Bali, paralysing roads, damaging property, and disrupting daily life in several districts. West Denpasar is among the worst affected, with residential areas, businesses, and infrastructure submerged. In Padangsambian, floodwaters entered houses and dormitories in the early hours of Wednesday. […]
Cabinet Reshuffle: President Prabowo Replaces Five Ministers, Inaugurates New Ministry
President Prabowo Subianto has announced significant changes to the composition of his Red and White Cabinet, replacing five ministers and introducing a new ministry. The announcement was delivered by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi at the Presidential Office, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, on Monday (8 September 2025). “Based on various considerations, input, and […]
Tourist Injured on Damaged Jogging Path at Kuta Beach
A foreign tourist was injured while jogging on the pedestrian path at Kuta Beach, Badung, Bali, on Wednesday (3 September). The man reportedly fell after tripping on a damaged section of the path and sustained a serious injury to his leg. Witnesses suspect the tourist may have suffered a fracture. In a video uploaded to […]
US Senator’s ‘Alien’ Remark Fuels Controversy Over Indonesian Shrimp Imports
US Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has sparked controversy after linking Indonesian shrimp imports to images of the fictional monster from the science-fiction horror film Alien. Speaking in the Senate chamber on Wednesday (3 September), Kennedy used a still from the 1979 film to illustrate his concerns about contaminated seafood. “Mr President, this is […]
Jakarta Hotels and Restaurants to Receive Tax Discounts Until End of 2025
The Jakarta Provincial Government has introduced a series of tax discounts for hotels and restaurants in the capital, aimed at strengthening economic growth and ensuring business sustainability. The policy is formalised in Governor’s Decree No. 722 of 2025, signed by Governor Pramono Anung on Monday, 25 August 2025. The decree provides a reduction of between […]
Eclipses Indonesia: Lunar Eclipse to be Visible Across Indonesia in September 2025
Indonesia will witness a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, on the night of 7–8 September 2025. According to the Bosscha Observatory, the phenomenon will be visible across the country and can be enjoyed without special equipment. “On 7–8 September 2025, the skies of Indonesia will present a rare sight: a total […]
Ministry of Tourism Confirms Indonesian Destinations Remain Safe for Foreign Visitors
The Indonesian government has moved to reassure both domestic and international tourists that travel across the country remains safe, despite recent demonstrations in several regions. The Ministry of Tourism emphasised that all tourist destinations continue to operate as normal and that foreign visitors are welcome without restriction. Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated in […]