New Indonesia Visa Updates 2024: Website, Index and More
Effective 9th January, 2024, the Indonesian government implemented a brand new visa system that requires all Indonesia visa applications to be submitted online. This change introduces new visa codes for different visa sub-types, which will be used by immigration authorities and appear on issued visas. For example, the former B211 A/B visa is now known […]
Jakarta’s Government Set to Increase Progressive Tax on Motor Vehicles in 2025
The DKI Jakarta government has approved an increase in progressive vehicle tax rates for the year 2025. This adjustment is outlined in Jakarta provincial regional regulation No. 1 of 2024 concerning Regional Taxes and Regional Levies, officially inaugurated on 5th January 2024. The revised progressive tax rates range from 0.5% to 1% and will come […]
Jakarta News Update: 121 TransJakarta Stations Undergo Changes in 2024
PT Transportation Jakarta has initiated name changes for numerous Transjakarta stations across 121 locations. This sudden alteration has caused some concern among the public and Transjakarta users, particularly as the company communicated the changes solely through social media. On 13th January 2024, a total of 13 corridors with 121 stops officially underwent name modifications. Stations […]
Mount Marapi Erupted Again, Locals Urged to Stay Alert
Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Sunday, 14th January 2024, at approximately 9:46 AM local time. The volcanic ash spewed during the eruption is estimated to have reached 1,300 meters. Subsequently, on Tuesday, 16th January at 5:16 AM local time, Mount Marapi experienced another eruption lasting 40 seconds. According to the latest data from […]
Heartbreaking News: Sumatran Elephant Found Poisoned with Left Tusk Severed in Riau
A male Sumatran elephant named Rahman, aged 46, was discovered dead in Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN), Pelalawan Regency, Riau on 10th January 2024. The head of the national park, Heru Sutmantoro, reported that the mahout, Jumadi, initially observed Rahman’s death. When Jumadi called Rahman for fruit, there was no customary response. Upon closer inspection, […]
Pandalungan Train Derails Incident in Sidoarjo PT KAI Ensures Safety of All Passengers
On Sunday, 14th January 2024, at 07:57 local time, another train accident occurred, causing the Pandalungan train on the Jakarta Gambir – Surabaya – Jember route to derail. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from this incident. Efforts to evacuate the Pandalungan train were successfully carried out in […]
Over 2,334 Houses Submerged Due to Floods in Bandung and 400 Residents Forced to Evacuate
Floods hit Bandung on Friday, 12th January 2024, affecting hundreds of houses in the Apandi area of Braga. The latest data from the West Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) indicates that over 2,334 residents’ houses were damaged due to floods in Bandung. The primary cause of the flooding in Bandung was the uncontrollable overflow […]
Viral Video of A Tourist Being Extorted IDR 200,000 at Tibumana Waterfall Bali
Instagram Influencer @missrtii recently shared an unpleasant holiday experience at Tibumana Waterfall. In a video, she detailed an incident where the area manager extorted IDR 200,000 from her before allowing entry. Miya and friends planned a morning visit to Tibumana Waterfall. As they approached the area, they decided to capture video footage with their phones. […]
Jakarta Listed Among the 30 Most Congested City Worldwide
In 2023, Jakarta secured the 30th spot on the list of the most congested cities globally, according to the TomTom Traffic Index’s latest research. This extensive study, spanning 387 cities across 55 countries and 6 continents, revealed that residents of Jakarta require a minimum of 23 minutes and 30 seconds to cover a distance of […]
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism Stirs Controversy with New 40% Entertainment Tax Surge Policy in Bali
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, led by Sandiaga Uno, has announced plans to implement a 40% to 75% increase in entertainment tax for Balinese entrepreneurs in 2024. This decision has sparked strong protests from various sectors, including hotels and spas, who argue that the hike is excessively high and poses a significant burden. […]