Indonesian Driving License Valid Across ASEAN from June 1, 2025
Those with an Indonesian driver’s license may be confused about how to drive abroad because you don’t have an international driver’s license. Those worries can be a little lighter because ASEAN countries will recognize the Indonesian driving license starting June 2025 or next year. In other words, your Indonesian driver’s license can be used in […]
Chinese Badminton Player Zhang Zhi Jie Dies During Match in Indonesia
The sports world is reeling from a tragic loss. The sudden death of Chinese badminton player Zhang Zhi Jie on the court during the Asia Junior Championship in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has left the badminton community in shock and disbelief. Zhang Zhi Jie was a junior player who competed in men’s singles. He suddenly collapsed in […]
Viral Sighting, Massive Whale Spotted in Bali’s Uluwatu
A viral video of a large whale appearing in the waters of Uluwatu, Badung, Bali, has set social media abuzz. This is a rare event. The viral video of the giant whale sighting in Bali waters was uploaded by the TikTok account @surfcultureindo on 29 June, 2024 (video original from @ericgeiselman). A social media user […]
Abraham Reinehard and Willy Gunawan From Indonesia Won Johnnie Walker Global Bartender Challenge
Bartenders from across the world were invited to get creative and share an Instagram reel of their own signature Johnnie Walker Black Label cocktail, explaining why the blended Scotch whisky works perfectly in the serve. Johnnie Walker, the worldā€™s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced the winners of its Black Label Global Bartender Challenge, with […]
Indonesian Heavy Metal Band, Voice of Baceprot Makes History at Glastonbury 2024
Indonesia has a talented and unique metal band called Voice of Baceprot (VoB). This band consists of three hijab girls from Garut, Indonesia. This year marks another milestone for them because they will be performing on the stage of the infamous music festival in the world, Glastonbury. Voice of Baceprot will be the first Indonesian […]
Indonesia Immigration Detains 103 Foreigners for Alleged Cyber Crimes in Bali
Director General of Immigration Indonesia Silmy Karim said that hundreds of foreigners were arrested on Wednesday, June 27, 2024. One hundred three (103) foreigners suspected of committing cyber crimes in Bali arrested at a villa in the Tabanan area of Bali are now undergoing examinations. Currently, the foreigners are placed in the Immigration Detention Center […]
Viral Video Shows Hidden Gem Waterslides in Bali and Lombok
Indonesia still has many hidden gems that are interesting to visit. This time, we will discuss hidden gem waterslides in Bali and Lombok. Both offer the sensation of sliding like in a waterpark. These two videos show foreigners having fun on waterslides in Bali and Lombok. The first video uploaded by @trev_howell_ shows him playing […]
Bali to Introduce Electric Buses with Dedicated Routes by 2025
After initiating LRT to unravel congestion in the Bali area, there is another public transportation in Bali, namely electric bus. The Bali government plans to hold an electric Bus Rapid Transit (eBRT) mass transportation mode or electric bus. The bus, projected to operate in 2025, will use a particular lane like TransJakarta. The head of […]
Exciting News: Direct Flights from Abu Dhabi to Bali, Available 4 Days Weekly
After inaugurating direct flights with the new route Canberra, Australiaā€”Bali, another new route for direct flights to Bali from abroad will be available this June 2024. Etihad Airways has made a significant move by opening a new direct flight route, Abu Dhabi – Denpasar, Bali, on June 26, 2024. The flight route is also the […]
Indonesia National Data Centre Hit by Ransomware Attack, 210 Institutions Affected
In a concerning development, Indonesia’s Temporary National Data Centre (PDNS) has been under siege by a ransomware attack for the past week, prompting the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) to launch an intensive response. BSSN Chief Hinsa Siburian revealed that the perpetrators are believed to have used a new variant of ransomware to target […]