Imelda Rahmawati

Indonesian anti-graft investigators have revealed that corrupt immigration officials in Bali have been running an extortion racket, charging foreign nationals and visa agencies illicit fees ranging from IDR 100.000 to IDR 2.5 million per document just to process routine residency paperwork. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) uncovered the scale of the bribery scheme following a […]

Indonesia’s rainy season often brings sudden shifts in temperature and humidity. For many expatriates who are still adjusting to the tropical climate, these seasonal changes can increase the likelihood of common illnesses such as colds, coughs, and flu-like symptoms. While modern medicine remains widely available, many Indonesians also rely on traditional herbal remedies, known locally […]

PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), operating as InJourney Airports, is continuing its airport development programme this year with major upgrades at four airports across Indonesia, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The projects form part of the company’s ongoing transformation programme aimed at improving service quality, increasing passenger capacity and […]

Jakarta’s Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) never sleeps, and its culinary landscape is constantly evolving in unique ways. The latest trend currently capturing the attention of young executives, fitness enthusiasts, and the urban community is the arrival of SUBFORM. Located within the trendy SOL Collective Space, this venue brings an innovative hybrid café concept that […]

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has confirmed the deportation of Australian fugitive Angelo Pandeli, a suspected member of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, following his arrest in Bali earlier this month. Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said Pandeli was deported shortly after being detained due to his status on an Interpol Blue Notice. […]

The opening parade of the 2026 Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali/PKB) was filled with colourful performances, traditional costumes and cultural pride. Yet among the thousands of artists taking part, a small group from Badung Regency captured the attention of spectators for a different reason. Four artists with disabilities joined the grand procession on Saturday, […]

Marriott International has announced the winners of its third annual APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship, a regional initiative designed to showcase emerging talent while promoting more sustainable practices across the hospitality industry. The competition, which spans the Asia-Pacific region excluding China, challenges bartenders to rethink modern mixology through the use of innovative ingredients, low-waste operations, and […]

An Indonesian man has been arrested in West Java after allegedly holding his girlfriend captive in a rented room for three years, subjecting her to horrific physical abuse that has shocked the nation. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Taufik Hidayat, was apprehended by West Java Regional Police in Majalaya after a brief spell on the […]