Imelda Rahmawati

A car plunged into the pool at the Bundaran HI in Central Jakarta early on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. The incident occurred shortly before 4.00 am Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Video circulating on social media showed only the roof of the vehicle visible above the water. The rest of the car appeared to be submerged. […]

Bali vs Thailand Cost of Living: Comparing Bangkok and Bali for Expats Asia continues to attract global citizens seeking new opportunities abroad. Affordable living costs, cultural diversity, and expanding career markets have made several Asian destinations particularly appealing for expatriates. According to the International Expat Insider Survey 2025, reported by the BBC and based on […]

Muslims gathered to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. The congregation took place on the main road in front of the Koinonia Protestant Church, located along Jalan Jatinegara Barat and Jalan Matraman Raya. Photos released by Antara showed large numbers of worshippers filling the street and surrounding the […]

A Dutch national identified by the initials RP, 49, died after a stabbing in the Kerobokan area of North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. The incident took place in front of a villa in Banjar Anyar Kelod on Monday evening, 23 March 2026. Acting Head of Public Relations at Badung Police, Aiptu Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, […]

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 […]