Indonesian Fisherman Rescued After 26 Days Adrift in Pacific Ocean
A 57-year-old fisherman from Ternate, North Maluku, has been rescued after drifting at sea for 26 days, following his disappearance while fishing off the coast of Pulau Batang Dua. Esau Sidemo, a resident of Bido Village, Pulau Batang Dua District, was rescued by the crew of the French-flagged LNG cargo vessel LNG Endeavour while it […]
CCTV Captures Foreign Woman Stealing IDR 2.5 Million Worth of Clothing in Ubud
A foreign woman was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing four items of clothing worth a total of IDR 2.5 million from the Yoga Shanty shop on Jalan Hanoman No. 30, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Footage of the incident was later shared on social media and went viral. The incident occurred on Monday, July 27, […]
Amid Aftershocks, Mothers Give Birth in Emergency Conditions in NTT, Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on 15 August 2026, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate after damaging homes and public facilities. Among those affected was Maria Florida Nogo Kelen, a resident of Nagekeo Regency who was forced to undergo an emergency Caesarean section while the earthquake and aftershocks continued. […]
NTT Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 68 as Thousands of Homes Are Damaged
The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday, 15 August 2026, has risen to 68, with 213 people reported injured, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as reported by ANTARA News. The earthquake struck Flores early on Saturday morning, with its epicentre near Nagekeo in […]
Viral Lovina Tourist Harassment Case Resolved with an Apology Statement
A local resident accused of sexually harassing an overseas tourist in the Lovina resort area has escaped police prosecution, with local authorities choosing instead to settle the matter by requiring him to sign a formal statement of apology. The incident occurred in Kalibukbuk Village, within the Buleleng District of Bali. The perpetrator, identified as Wayan […]
TransJakarta to Manage Thousand Islands Transport from 2027, Says Jakarta Governor
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung plans to transfer the management of transport services connecting mainland Jakarta with the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) to TransJakarta from next year. The policy is intended to make public transport more accessible and efficient for residents of the Thousand Islands, including those travelling between the islands and the mainland. The Jakarta […]
Forest Fires Spread Across Kalimantan, Indonesia, Raising Concern Over Orangutan Habitat
Forest and land fires in Indonesia are continuing to expand, with thousands of hectares burned across several provinces and increasing concerns over their impact on wildlife, communities and air quality. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) recorded that West Kalimantan had the largest burned area as of 9 August 2026, at more than 28,000 hectares. […]
Made a Mistake on Your Indonesia e-VoA Application? Here’s What You Need to Know
Indonesia’s Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) has made entering the country more convenient for eligible international travellers. The online system allows visitors to arrange their visa before departure, helping reduce paperwork and queues on arrival. But there is one detail travellers should not overlook: accuracy matters. According to Indonesia’s immigration guidance, certain minor errors may […]
Garuda Indonesia Launches Free Domestic Flight Programme for Foreign Tourists
Garuda Indonesia has launched a free domestic flight programme offering 170,845 tickets to eligible foreign tourists travelling to Indonesia. The programme, called “Discover More Indonesia”, is being carried out in collaboration with PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia, also known as InJourney. It is designed to encourage international visitors to explore more destinations across Indonesia rather than […]
Nusa Penida Tourism Levy Rules and Rates Take Effect on August 12, 2026
The Klungkung Regency Government will introduce a new tourism levy system in Nusa Penida, Bali, from August 12, 2026, under the One Gate One Destination (OGOD) concept. The scheme is regulated under Klungkung Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 4 of 2026 on Regional Taxes and Regional Levies. It introduces two types of charges: a tourism area […]