Fire at Glodok Plaza, Jakarta’s Electronic Trading Centre
A massive fire engulfed the Glodok Plaza building, Jakarta’s well-known electronics trading centre, located in Tamansari, West Jakarta, on Wednesday night, January 15, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM WIB. The fire, which originated on the 7th floor, quickly spread to the 8th and 9th floors, prompting an extensive firefighting operation that lasted through the night. […]
Russian Tourists Arrested in Bali for Running International Prostitution Ring
Bali Police have uncovered an international prostitution ring, with two Russian nationals, a 26-year-old woman (AK) and a 31-year-old man (MK), arrested for their involvement in running the illegal operation. The couple has been managing the business from a luxury hotel in Canggu, North Kuta, since 2022. The police discovered that the pair were offering […]
Tourists Smoking in Malioboro, Yogyakarta, Face a Fine of IDR 7.5 Million
Tourists visiting the popular Malioboro area in Yogyakarta, part of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, are now prohibited from smoking. Following the introduction of stricter regulations, any visitor who is caught smoking tobacco in this area will face a fine of up to IDR 7.5 million. As of 2025, the Yogyakarta City Government has officially […]
This Indonesian Cannibal Convict Is Now a Famous Mukbang Content Creator
Sumanto, once known as a convicted cannibalist in Indonesia, has now transformed into a content creator on the social media platform Instagram. His Instagram account, @sumantoofficial_, has caught the public’s attention with the various content he shares. This change in Sumanto’s role has caused mixed reactions from the public, given his controversial background. It is […]
Jakarta Ranks 7th Globally for Traffic Congestion: Citizens Lose 89 Hours Annually in Traffic Jams
Jakarta has been named the seventh most congested city in the world, according to the Global Traffic Scorecard 2024 released by INRIX, a U.S.-based traffic data analysis company. Jakarta’s position as the most congested city has increased. This is because Jakarta was previously only ranked the tenth most congested city in the world according to […]
Cipete Raya Tuku: MRT Jakarta and Kopi Tuku’s Naming Collaboration Goes Viral on Social Media
The local coffee brand beloved by young people, Toko Kopi Tuku, has officially acquired the naming rights to the Cipete Raya MRT station, which is now called Cipete Raya Tuku. This marks a fresh innovation in Jakarta’s transportation system. The Cipete Raya MRT station has officially been renamed Cipete Raya Tuku, a result of a […]
Carmen from Bali Makes History as SM Entertainment’s First Indonesian K-Pop Idol
Nyoman Ayu Carmenita, better known by her nickname Carmen, has officially made her debut as a K-Pop idol under the renowned South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment. This groundbreaking achievement marks the first time that SM Entertainment, one of the most prominent K-Pop agencies, has introduced an idol from Indonesia. Carmen is now a member […]
Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS: Potential Benefits and Challenges
Indonesia has officially joined BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as of Monday, 6 January 2025. The announcement came from the Brazilian government, which confirmed Indonesia’s acceptance as a full member. Brazil stated that all BRICS member countries had agreed to Indonesia’s inclusion since 2023, solidifying the nation’s position […]
Video Shows Tourists Spotting Deer Swimming in the Bali Strait – Here’s Why
When tourists travel to the sea, they typically expect to encounter a variety of fish and other marine creatures. However, a group of tourists in the Bali Strait were in for a surprising and entirely unexpected experience. From a distance, the tourists initially mistook the sight of a flickering tail for that of a dolphin, […]
Body of Allegedly Foreigner Woman in Black Bikini Discovered on Uluwatu Cliff, Identity Unknown
The body of a woman was recovered by a joint search and rescue (SAR) team from beneath the cliffs of Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, 9 January 2025. The victim, suspected to be a foreign national, was transported to Prof. Ngoerah Hospital (Sanglah) for further identification. An eyewitness reported seeing the […]