Jakarta News Today: Day Without Shadows on October 9, 2023
On 9 October 2023, Jakarta will experience a phenomenon known as the “Day Without Shadows.” This marks the second occurrence of the Main Culmination of the year in Jakarta, with the previous one taking place on 5 March 2023. Information regarding the Main Culmination of the Sun, also known as the “Day Without Shadows” in […]
TikTok Shop in Indonesia Officially Shut Down: Important Updates and Impacts
TikTok Shop in Indonesia is officially closed starting Wednesday (4/10/2023) at 5:00 PM WIB. This closure was announced directly by TikTok through the news section on its official page on Tuesday (3/10/2023). TikTok stated that its priority is to respect and comply with the regulations and laws in effect in Indonesia. “Therefore, we will no […]
Disney Princess Concert to Come to Jakarta in November 2023
Disney fans in Jakarta are in for a treat! A theatrical concert featuring some of the most beloved Disney princesses will be held at the Balai Sarbini concert hall on November 3-4, 2023. The concert, titled “Disney Princess The Concert,” will feature Broadway stars Steffanie Leigh, Storm Lever, Krysta Rodriguez, Anneliese van der Pol, Benjamin […]
SMAN 6 Jakarta Burns Down, Killing a Security Guard
Jakarta, Indonesia – 29 September 2023. A high school in South Jakarta, Indonesia, burned down on Friday, September 29, 2023, killing a security guard. The fire started at around 8:58 a.m. local time, according to a spokesperson for the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department. The security guard, identified as CK, 45, heard a loud […]
Best Happy Hour in Bali: Deals in Seminyak 2024
Bali is one of the world’s paradises for an unforgettable vacation in Indonesia. However, some areas of Bali, such as Seminyak, are considered to be the most expensive. Happy Hour Bali deals could be a way for you to continue enjoying the excitement of hanging out on the Island of the Gods while not emptying […]
Learn More about Expat Mortgage Legalities in Indonesia
Indonesia is a popular choice for expatriates looking to settle and invest in real estate. However, as an expat, navigating the legalities of obtaining a mortgage can be difficult. Understanding the complexities and regulations governing expat mortgages in Indonesia is essential for a smooth and successful property purchase. In this article, we will go over […]
Viral Video: Americans are Shocked to Discover How Low Indonesiaā€™s Minimum Wage is
A video of Americans being shocked when they discovered that the minimum wage in Indonesia was going viral on social media, and various reactions were shown; they even looked worried about Indonesians having to live with such a low salary. The viral video uploaded by Indonesian digital creator, @stevenapriliano, through his TikTok account, shows how […]
An Enormous Fire Incident Occurred at K-Link Tower Building
On Saturday, 15th of July, 2023, an enormous fire broke out at the K-Link Tower on Jalan Gatot Soebroto in the Setiabudi District of South Jakarta (Jaksel). The South Jakarta Fire Management and Rescue Service (Gulkarmat Sub-agency), which sent out dozens of people, managed the fire. Syamsul Huda, the head of the South Jakarta Gulkarmat […]
Taxi Driver in Bali Arrested for Extorting Money from Singaporean Tourists
The Bali police arrested a taxi driver with the initials KEP (40) for allegedly extorting money from Singaporean tourists. This incident occurred at Jalan Padang Linjong, Canggu Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, on Tuesday, the 20th of June 2023, at around 10 a.m. WITA. View this post on Instagram A post […]
Gary Bencheghib: Baliā€™s Environmental Hero Who Transforms Plastic Waste Into Tiny House and Furniture
For the past two months, environmental activist Gary Bencheghib has been residing in a 12-square-metre tiny house from 35,000 plastic waste collected from Bali’s filthy rivers and lakes. Growing up in Bali, Bencheghib realised how plastic pollution had been one of the biggest problems Bali has ever faced for over a decade. View this […]