Canggu to Have a New Mall, Soft Opening Planned for June 2028
According to NusaBali, PT Asia Mas Realty will continue the development of its Canggu Hills integrated area by launching Phase Three, which will consist of 35 Ecovista-themed villas. The plan was announced by the company’s Marketing Director, Kevin Daniel, following strong demand in earlier phases. The announcement was made during an Agent Gathering event at […]
Elephant Riding Attractions at Mason Elephant Park Officially End Following Government Order
Elephant riding attractions at Mason Elephant Park Bali have officially ceased following government enforcement of a national conservation policy. The suspension took effect on 25 January 2026, marking the end of elephant riding activities at the Gianyar-based park. The decision follows the issuance of a Second Warning Letter (SP II) from the Directorate General of […]
Viral Video Shows Injured Javan Leopard Limping in Mount Sanggabuana, Allegedly Shot by Hunters
A video showing a Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) walking with a limp in the forest area of the Sanggabuana Mountains has gone viral on social media. The footage was recorded in Tegalwaru District, Karawang Regency, West Java. The animal, which is listed as endangered, appeared to be injured and in poor physical condition. The […]
Indonesia Landslide in West Bandung: Hundreds Feared Buried as Search Teams Evacuate 25 Bodies
A landslide in Pasirlangu Village, West Bandung Regency, West Java, remains unresolved as dozens of residents are still reported missing. The disaster occurred early Saturday morning, 24 January 2026, after days of continuous rainfall in the area. Soil and rock debris from the hillside buried dozens of houses and damaged residential areas. Several access roads […]
Baby Orangutan Handed Over to Conservation Authorities After Year in Human Care
A two-year-old male orangutan named Roy was officially handed over to the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) on Tuesday, following more than a year of being raised by a resident in Palangka Raya. The handover took place at a house on Jalan Merdeka Km 10 and was marked by a quiet but emotional […]
Authorities Expose Cross-Border Baby Trafficking Ring Between Indonesia and Singapore
Indonesian authorities have uncovered a cross-border baby smuggling network that trafficked at least 15 Indonesian infants to Singapore throughout 2025. The operation was exposed following an investigation by the West Java Regional Police into illegal adoption practices involving forged population documents and international travel. The babies were flown from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta to […]
Indonesia and UK Commit to National Park Restoration During Prabowo’s London Visit
President Prabowo Subianto met with King Charles III in London, where the two leaders agreed on cooperation between Indonesia and the United Kingdom in ecosystem restoration and environmental preservation, particularly in Indonesia’s national parks. The meeting took place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Lancaster House in London. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the […]
Europe’s Most Wanted Romanian Fugitive Detained in Bali
A Romanian citizen listed as an Interpol red notice fugitive has been arrested in Bali following a joint operation by Indonesian authorities. The suspect, Costinel Cosmin Zuleam (33), was detained in Denpasar on January 15, 2026, after his location was detected through activity on his Facebook account. Zuleam was arrested by a joint team involving […]
Bali Named Best of the Best Destination at TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026
Bali has been named the Best of the Best Destination at the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. The recognition places Bali at the top of TripAdvisor’s global rankings, based on traveller reviews collected over 12 months. Bali Ranked World’s Best Destination in TripAdvisor Awards […]
Sinkhole Appears in Rice Field in West Sumatra, Indonesia: Here’s Why
A sinkhole has appeared in Nagari Situjuah Batua, Limapuluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra, drawing attention from residents and authorities. The hole is estimated to be around 15 metres deep and formed in the middle of a rice field. As reported by Kompas TV on Monday, January 5, 2026, the sinkhole emerged after residents heard a […]