Imelda Rahmawati

Labuan Bajo is widely known as the main gateway for travellers visiting Komodo National Park. However, beyond the popular destinations in the area, several lesser-known locations offer equally impressive landscapes. One of these is Nuca Molas Island, located in West Satar Mese District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Nuca Molas is part of Mules […]

Indonesia has submitted three cultural traditions—tempeh culture, Jaranan performing art, and Mak Yong theatre—to UNESCO for inclusion on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nominations were prepared by Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture and submitted to UNESCO through the country’s permanent delegation in Paris. The proposal reflects the government’s continued effort […]

The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) has announced a Car-Free Night (CFN) to mark Takbiran, the eve of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. This initiative aims to transform the city centre into a safe, pedestrian-friendly space for residents to celebrate the “night of victory” without the noise and danger of heavy traffic. Vehicle Restrictions: Private cars and […]

Every year before the Day of Silence, Bali comes alive with the dramatic ogoh-ogoh parade, one of the island’s most anticipated cultural traditions. If you are planning to visit Bali during Nyepi, understanding the ogoh ogoh Nyepi Bali 2026 schedule will help you experience this unique celebration. The parade is held on the evening before […]

President Prabowo Subianto has suggested that Indonesia consider implementing work-from-home arrangements as part of a broader strategy to conserve fuel consumption amid global economic uncertainty. Speaking during a Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026), the president emphasised the need for proactive measures to mitigate the potential impact […]

The Jakarta Health Office has urged residents to remain vigilant as extreme heat continues to affect the capital, warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may lead to serious health complications. Head of the office Ani Ruspitawati said the current weather conditions pose risks beyond general discomfort, as excessive heat can disrupt the body’s ability […]

A total of 270 foreign tourists in Bali have applied for Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) after flight disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. Immigration authorities recorded that hundreds of travellers have been unable to leave the island after several airports in the Middle East suspended […]

The Denpasar District Court in Bali has sentenced two Australian men to 16 years in prison for the murder of a Melbourne father who was shot at a villa last year. The defendants, Mevlut Coskun, 22, and Paea Imiddlemore Tupou, 26, were found guilty of the killing of 32-year-old Zivan Radmanovic. The verdict was delivered […]