Indonesia Reinstates Biometric Requirement for Visa Extensions
Jakarta, 21 May 2025 — In response to the growing influx of foreigners entering Indonesia, the Directorate General of Immigration has announced a key regulatory amendment that reinstates biometric photo procedures as a mandatory requirement for visa extension services, effective from Wednesday, 21 May 2025. The South Jakarta Immigration Office will be the first to […]
Foo Fighters to Perform in Jakarta on 2 October 2025: Ticket Details and Purchase Guide
The legendary rock band Foo Fighters, hailing from Seattle, Washington, United States, is set to perform in Jakarta on 2 October 2025. The concert, titled Foo Fighters: Live in Jakarta, will take place at Carnaval Ancol, North Jakarta, and is being organised by the promoter Ravel Entertainment. According to Ravel Entertainment’s CEO, Ravel Junardy, Jakarta […]
Viral Facebook Group Promoting Incest Sparks Outrage and Police Investigation in Indonesia
A Facebook group named “Fantasi Sedarah”, which glorifies incestuous sexual fantasies, has gone viral on Indonesian social media, sparking widespread public outrage and prompting an immediate response from authorities. The group, reportedly containing thousands of members, is accused of sharing deviant narratives, explicit photos, and content involving minors. Users across platforms such as X (formerly […]
Pluit Junction Mall Transforms into Jakarta’s First Electric Vehicle Centre
PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda), also known as Jakpro, is undertaking a significant transformation of Pluit Junction Mall (MPJ) by converting it into EV Indonesia Centre, the first electric vehicle (EV) hub in the capital. The mall, located in North Jakarta, is currently undergoing renovations and will be temporarily closed during this period. However, Fave Hotel, […]
Why Does It Still Rain in the Dry Season? BMKG Explains Wet Drought in Indonesia
Although the calendar has marked the arrival of the dry season, several regions across Indonesia continue to experience frequent rainfall. This phenomenon is not without explanation. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that Indonesia is currently experiencing a wet drought. BMKG Deputy for Meteorology, Guswanto, explained that wet drought is a condition […]
Djakarta Warehouse Project 2025 Returns to Bali: Ticket Prices and Event Details
The Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), one of Asia’s largest electronic music festivals, is officially returning to Bali at the end of the year. Organised by Ismaya Live, the festival will take place across three days: 12, 13, and 14 December 2025. After several editions held in Jakarta, DWP will once again return to the Island […]
Massive Nationwide Strike: 500,000 Online Drivers to Protest and Disable Apps on 20 May
A coalition of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) and online taxi drivers from across Indonesia is set to stage a large scale protest on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, with plans to disable ride hailing apps such as Gojek and Grab for an entire day. The demonstration, dubbed Action 205, will centre on Jakarta but involve coordinated […]
Government Limits Free E-Commerce Delivery to Three Days a Month
The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has officially restricted the implementation of free e-commerce delivery to a maximum of three days per month. This provision concerning Commercial Postal Services is stipulated in Ministerial Regulation Number 8 of 2025. The regulation aims to ensure fair competition between e-commerce platforms and commercial postal services. Director of […]
American Basketball Player Arrested in Indonesia for Cannabis Candy, Could Face Death Sentence
Jarred Shaw, an American basketball player, has been arrested in Indonesia and is now facing the death penalty after allegedly receiving a shipment of cannabis infused candy. Shaw was apprehended on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at 21:47 local time in an apartment located in Cisauk, Tangerang Regency, following a joint investigation between Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police […]
Jakarta Becomes Global Coffee Hub as World of Coffee Asia Kicks Off
The highly anticipated second edition of World of Coffee Asia officially commenced on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the Jakarta International Convention Centre (JICC). The event, known as World of Coffee Jakarta 2025, marks the first time the prestigious global coffee exhibition is being held in a coffee-producing country. Visitors showed strong enthusiasm from early […]