Indonesia Guide

Indonesia’s rainy season is expected to arrive later than usual this year, with the majority of the country not entering the wet season until November, according to the latest forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The delay is being linked to a very strong El Niño event, combined with a positive Indian […]

A video showing an orange cat trapped in the door of a KRL Commuter Line train has circulated on social media after an incident on Friday night, September 4, 2026. The cat reportedly became trapped as the train departed from Kramat Station in Senen, Central Jakarta. Its tail was caught in a gap at the […]

More than 140 women across ten villages in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, have organised themselves into a community patrol group to prevent and combat forest and land fires, riding motorbikes to monitor hotspots, report blazes and educate residents against slash-and-burn farming. The group, known as “The Power of Mama,” was formed on 8 June 2022 in […]

Across the Indonesian archipelago, ghost stories are not confined to a single night of the year. They are woven into everyday life, passed down through families, whispered by fishermen, and retold by grandparents to keep children close to home after dark. Where a Western Halloween tale might exist purely to give a fright, an Indonesian […]

What happens when one of the world’s most recognisable Pokémon characters meets one of Indonesia’s most treasured cultural traditions? The answer is Poke Wayang, a new collaboration bringing Pokémon characters into the world of Indonesian wayang. Introduced in Jakarta on 14 September 2026, the project brings together The Pokémon Company, the Indonesian government and local […]

A crescent Moon appeared alongside the bright planet Venus across skies over western Indonesia on Monday evening, 14 September 2026, creating a visible astronomical event that was observed in areas including Bogor, Jakarta, Cirebon and Tanggamus Regency in Lampung. The phenomenon, known as a Moon-Venus conjunction, was visible after sunset as the two celestial bodies […]

For expats living in Indonesia, shopping malls can be a useful part of everyday life. Jakarta’s malls are not only places to shop.  Jakarta has a shopping mall for almost every need, from luxury shopping and international brands to family entertainment, dining and everyday essentials. Some of the city’s most popular malls are concentrated in […]

Gili Trawangan, one of Lombok’s most popular tourist destinations, is facing a clean water crisis after the island’s water supply was cut off, prompting the North Lombok Regency Government to ask PT Tiara Cipta Nirwana (TCN) to resume operations while its licensing process is completed. The water supply was reportedly stopped by PT TCN on […]

Looking for upcoming concerts in Jakarta? September 2026 brings a busy schedule of concerts, K-pop performances, fan meetings and music festivals across Jakarta and nearby areas. The line-up includes international artists such as The Weeknd, K-pop acts including MAMAMOO, U-Know Yunho and Tiffany Young, as well as Indonesian artists performing at major music events. Several […]

Cats are often seen as independent animals, but their behaviour can change significantly when they lose someone they are closely attached to. A recent video circulating on social media has drawn attention to this bond, showing an Indonesian cat staying beside its deceased owner. The video, shared by TikTok account @pakc00y, shows a black-and-white cat […]