Earthquake in Karangasem Bali Shook The Whole Island

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An earthquake with a magnitude (M) of 5.0 rocked the Karangasem area of Bali. The earthquake was at a depth of 10 km. The cause of the earthquake in Bali on Tuesday (13/12/2022) evening was said to be due to the activity of the Flores Rising Fault, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency […]

Earthquake Strikes in Sukabumi with M 5.8

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An earthquake strikes in Indonesia with a magnitude (M) of 5.8 occurred in the City of Sukabumi, West Java, Thursday (8/12/2022). The shaking occurred at around 07.50 AM with the epicentre located 22 km southeast of Sukabumi City. Based on a statement released by the BMKG, the location of the earthquake was at 7.11 south […]

Suicide Bombing in Bandung: 1 Killed and 3 People Injured

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Police Headquarters confirmed that the explosion at the Astanaanyar Police Headquarters in Bandung was a suicide bombing. The police said that the suicide bomber was dead. “The suspected suicide bomber died,” said Karo Penmas Divhumas Polri, Brigjen Ahmad Ramadhan, on Wednesday (7/12/2022). Previously, the National Police confirmed that there was a bomb explosion at the […]

Badung Regency Minimum Wage increase at 6.84% in 2023

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The 2023 Badung Minimum Wage (UMK) increase refers to the regulation created by the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia stated in Number 18 of 2022 concerning the Determination of the 2023 Minimum Wage. The Badung district government in Bali announced that the minimum wage in 2023 will increase by 6.84% compared to […]

2,000 People Evacuated After Mount Semeru Eruption

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Mount Semeru, which is located in Lumajang Regency, East Java, experienced an eruption early morning, Sunday (4/12/2022). Nearly 2,000 people were evacuated after the Semeru eruption in Indonesia, sending volcanic ash 15 kilometres into the air, officials said. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the Semeru eruption, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Transport said […]

Best Things To Do in Jakarta: Bars to Night Markets 2023

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Jakarta is just as vibrant during the day, but at night the city comes to life. As the sun sets, choose from late-night restaurants, food stalls, night markets, a burgeoning bar and a nightlife scene. If you’re a night owl, here are things to do in Jakarta at night. Things to do in Jakarta – […]

Experience The Biggest House & Techno Fest at Burning Beach 2022

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The hype is now in Bali, are you ready? Burning Beach Festival will be held on 16 – 17 December 2022. Feel the full experience of the biggest house & techno festival in this worldly heaven island, Bali. For those who are party-goers and have fine taste in house and techno served with highly curated […]

Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) in Indonesia is Back

Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) in Indonesia is Back

Following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directorate General of Immigration will reopen the Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) as of Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The news was announced on Monday, November 21, 2022, by Deputy Director General of the Immigration Department Widodo Ekajajana, Jakarta. “MEBV is being tested to support global businessmen, well-intentioned […]

Three Money Exchange Scammers Captured in Canggu

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Local police in North Kuta already arrested three money exchange scammers captured in Canggu on Sunday (20/11/2022). Reported by a British foreigner, Scott James Deakin (27) while exchanging Euros and US dollars but was tricked by two money changer counters on his way back to his hotel. At that time, Scott exchanged 300 Euros at […]

Cianjur Earthquake Death Toll Increases To 162 People

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The Governor of West Java (Jabar) Ridwan Kamil revealed that the death toll from the Cianjur Earthquake increased to 162 people.  The earthquake also caused 362 people with minor to serious injuries, 2,345 houses were seriously damaged, and 13,400 people were displaced. The Majority of Victims Were Children “It was recorded at the BPBD call […]