Indonesian Government Officially Launch The Electronic Land Certificate
President Joko Widodo officially launched the electronic land certificate at the State Palace in Jakarta on 4 December 2023. During the inauguration, there was a symbolic handover ceremony presenting certificates to 10 representatives from State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). The initiative to introduce electronic land certificates was announced by Hadi Tjahjanto, Minister of the Indonesian Ministry of […]
100 Abandoned Motorbikes at Ngurah Rai Airport, Generating IDR 74 Million in Bills Over Years
A video shared by the @lombokpirates account on TikTok (3/12/2023) displayed numerous abandoned motorbikes deserted by their owners at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport parking area. These abandoned motorbikes appear visibly dirty, still arranged neatly within the airport premises. Many of them have suffered damage due to prolonged neglect, and the identity of their owners remains […]
A Passenger Arrested for Making Bomb Threat Jokes on Pelita Airlines Surabaya-Jakarta Flights
On 6 December 2023, Pelita Airlines faced flight cancellation due to a breach of flight protocols by passengers onboard. The cancellation stemmed from a bomb threat joke made by a passenger identified as SHW seated in 14A aboard aircraft IP 205 on the Surabaya – Jakarta route at 1.20 pm local time. Agdya Yogandari, Corporate […]
Confirmed, Cases of Mysterious Pneumonia Linked to China Outbreak Detected in Jakarta
The Head of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Immunization Section of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, Ngabila Salama (5/12/2023), directly confirmed several cases of mysterious Mycoplasma Pneumonia affecting children in Jakarta. According to the DKI health service data, three children have contracted the infection, all experiencing mild symptoms. These three, all girls aged between 3 and […]
Bromo Tengger Semeru Ranked 3rd Place as The World’s Most Beautiful National Park 2023 by Bounce
In 2023, Bromo Tengger Semeru secured the 3rd position in Bounce’s list of The World’s Most Beautiful National Parks. With a score of 7.89 out of 10, this national park ranked among the top three globally throughout the year. Bounce evaluates 100 national parks worldwide, considering factors like Google searches (October 2022-September 2023), social media […]
Indonesia Government Plan for Single Identity Number Data Integration for Taxpayers Starting in 2024
From 1 January 2024, the Indonesian government will mandate every taxpayer to integrate a Single Identity Number (SIN) by synchronizing the taxpayer identification number (NPWP) with the identity number (NIK). This integration will facilitate tax reporting and validating payments in 2024. The deadline for aligning NIK and NPWP is 31 December 2023. As per the […]
Thick Fog in Jakarta is Signals of High Air Pollution Warning
The air quality situation in Jakarta continues to deteriorate. As of 6 am on 5 December 2023, Jakarta appears enveloped in thick fog due to a combination of morning mist and escalating air pollution. According to IQ Air’s latest report (5/12/2023), Jakarta’s air quality index has soared to 159, indicating highly poor air quality, posing […]
Indonesian Ministry of Health Orders Viral Pneumonia Screening for Tourists at Airports
Once more, China is in the spotlight due to a surge in cases of viral pneumonia affecting children and straining numerous hospitals in Beijing. According to a report from the Global Times, in the past two months, Beijing Children’s Hospital has been receiving over 9,000 patients daily. Starting from 21 November 2023, various Chinese media […]
UPDATE 22 Hikers Found Dead and 16 Identified, After Mount Marapi Eruption in Sumatera
Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted from Sunday, 3 December 2023, to Monday, 4 December 2023. During this time frame, there were 46 eruptions and 65 gusts observed from the mountain’s summit. Consequently, this natural occurrence led to 75 hikers becoming stranded on the mountain slopes during the eruption. The Padang City National Search and […]
Several Top Bali Destinations Raises Entrance Fee for Foreign Tourist in 2024
Approaching the new year in 2024, several top Bali destinations intend to raise their entrance ticket prices for both domestic and international tourists. Based on the most recent data from the Bali Central Statistics Agency in October 2023, the number of international tourists stood at 4.3 million, marking a substantial rise compared to 2022, and […]