Indonesia Search Missing Plane: Chronology of ATR 42-500 Losing Contact Near Makassar
An ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) lost contact while approaching Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar, on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026. The aircraft, registered PK-THT, was flying from Adisutjipto Airport in Yogyakarta to Makassar. The aircraft was manufactured in 2000 and carried serial number 611. It was operated under Air Operator’s Certificate […]
Bali Zoo Ends Elephant Riding Programme to Strengthen Animal Welfare
Bali Zoo has permanently halted its elephant riding programme as part of efforts to strengthen animal welfare standards. The decision took effect on January 1, 2026. “Animal welfare is our top priority,” said Emma Kristiana Chandra, Head of Public Relations for Bali Zoo, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She made the statement in Singapadu Village, […]
SingaPaw Air Announces 2026 Pet-Friendly Private Jet Routes to Indonesia, Japan, and More
Pet owners will soon have a new way to travel with their animals. SingaPaw Air has launched what it describes as Asia’s first pet-friendly airline, offering private jet flights designed specifically for pets and their owners. The service will begin operating global routes in 2026, including flights to Indonesia starting in January. Unlike commercial airlines, […]
Jakarta Government Postpones Transjakarta Fare Increase, Keeps Fare at IDR 3,500
The Jakarta Provincial Government has decided to postpone any increase in Transjakarta fares, keeping the price at IDR 3,500 per trip. The decision follows public discussion last year suggesting fares could rise in 2026. The government said the policy was delayed to maintain public purchasing power amid uncertain economic conditions. No specific timeline has been […]
Foreigner Accused of Indecent Act in Blok M Sparks Outrage, Governor Calls for Firm Action
An alleged indecent act involving a foreign national has drawn widespread attention on social media after a video circulated online showing a confrontation at Martha Christina Tiahahu Literacy Park in Blok M, South Jakarta. In the video, a female visitor claims a foreign man exposed his genitals in the public space. The woman said she […]
Bali Authorities Identify Whale Found on Lovina Beach as a Sperm Whale
The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has confirmed that a whale carcass found on Lovina Beach, Kalibukbuk Village, Buleleng District, North Bali, is a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). The confirmation was delivered by the Head of the Bali BKSDA, Ratna Henddratmoko, following a report from the Banyumilir Community Watch Group (Pokmaswas). She said the […]
BTS Is Coming to Jakarta in 2026, and Here’s What Ticket Prices Might Look Like
Good news for K-pop fans, especially ARMY. BTS has officially announced their long-awaited world tour scheduled to run from 2026 to 2027. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, with BTS releasing an official tour poster detailing the list of countries they will visit. The red-and-white poster confirms stops across Asia, Europe, North […]
Czech Tourist Injured at Kelingking Beach, Bali; Evacuated by SAR Team
A Czech tourist was evacuated from Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, on Friday evening, January 9, 2026, after suffering an injury while at the beach. The tourist was identified as Martelo Romano, 50. He was evacuated by a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team after sustaining an injury while descending the steep […]
Bali Temple Fire: Two Shrines Burn After Lightning Strikes, Losses Estimated at IDR 3.6 Billion
Two temples in Karangasem Regency, Bali, were damaged by fires on Sunday, January 11, 2026, following lightning strikes during heavy rainfall in the area. The incidents occurred within hours of each other and affected key temple structures. The first incident took place at Pedharman Arya Gajah Para Temple, located in Banjar Dinas Batumadeg, Besakih Village, […]
Jakarta Flood Recap: Flooding Disrupts Airport Toll Roads, Motorcyclists Allowed on Toll Roads
Persistent rain has affected Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek: Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) since Sunday morning and continued through Monday morning, January 11–12, 2026. Rainfall resumed on Monday morning and lasted until just before midday. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded very heavy rainfall in several parts of Greater Jakarta during this period. Flooding […]