Imelda Rahmawati

A petrol station worker in Bali has gone viral after breaking down in front of Governor I Wayan Koster while complaining about exhaustion amid fuel shortages and long queues across the island. The incident took place on Wednesday evening, 14 October, when Koster visited a petrol station on Jalan Diponegoro in Denpasar to inspect the […]

Two orangutan carcasses were reportedly found floating in the Kumai River in Central Kalimantan on 10 October, prompting concern over the deaths of the protected animals. Authorities have yet to establish the cause of death, and a possible link to nearby forest fires remains unconfirmed. Two orangutan carcasses were found in the waters of the […]

The Bali Provincial Government, in collaboration with PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has introduced a temporary odd-even system for fuel purchases at Pertamina petrol stations across the island to address long queues caused by panic buying. The trial runs from Saturday, 17 October, to Monday, 19 October 2026. Under the policy, motorists must match the final […]

Perimenopause is a natural stage of life, yet it remains a topic many women find difficult to discuss. From unpredictable periods and changing energy levels to shifts in mood and sexual health, the transition can affect women in different ways. Having the right information and a supportive community can make the experience easier to navigate. […]

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has issued 1,351 visas to support the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, also known as the Mandalika MotoGP, held from 9 to 11 October at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). The Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs has also deployed an additional […]

This month, House of Tugu Jakarta brings those lesser-known coastal flavours into its dining rooms along the banks of Kali Besar. Housed within a boutique heritage hotel named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places in 2026, the property functions as a museum of sorts, featuring antiques and rare artefacts collected over two decades. The hotel’s […]

The Bali Provincial Government has introduced a three-day work-from-home (WFH) policy for government offices and state-owned enterprises from 15 to 17 October 2026, alongside online learning requirements for schools and universities. The measures are intended to support the smooth distribution of fuel as long queues continue at petrol stations across the island. The policy is […]

If your idea of a holiday involves fewer crowds, less traffic and more time listening to the sea, Asia has plenty of islands worth adding to your list. A new ranking by BookRetreats.com has identified the world’s quietest islands through its Unspoilt Index 2026, with four Asian destinations making the global top 10. Malaysia’s Tioman […]