Imelda Rahmawati

A Polish tourist, Marcin Dawid, aged 44, was found dead at Yeh Kuning Beach in Yeh Kuning Village, Jembrana Regency, Bali, on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September 2026. He had been missing since Sunday evening, 30 August, after being swept away by strong ocean currents while at Tembles Beach in nearby Penyaringan Village. The discovery of […]

The eruption of Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait has disrupted air travel across several parts of Indonesia, with volcanic ash spreading beyond the immediate area of the volcano and reaching Jakarta and surrounding regions. The eruption has prompted the temporary closure of several airports as authorities monitor the movement of volcanic ash in the […]

The Ministry of Forestry has confirmed the death of Sempurna, a Bornean orangutan who was found unconscious and suffering from severe respiratory distress in Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan. Authorities suspect that exposure to smoke from forest and land fires contributed to the animal’s condition, which later developed into acute hypoxia and cardiovascular dysfunction. Murlan Dameria […]

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have officially operationalised a bilateral transaction framework allowing direct settlement in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and Singapore Dollar (SGD). The Local Currency Transaction (LCT) framework aims to facilitate cross-border trade, direct investments, and payment flows between the two nations without relying on third-party currencies. The initiative […]

Jakarta is no stranger to sophisticated dining destinations, but the newly opened Club Italiano at Grand Hyatt Jakarta brings a fresh and distinctive energy to the city’s culinary scene. With its bold and vibrant aesthetic, the restaurant effortlessly combines authentic Italian culinary traditions with the cosmopolitan social spirit of the capital. Step inside and you […]

An Algerian national was evacuated from Lake Sunter in North Jakarta after spending several hours in the water and reportedly claiming he was performing a spiritual ritual. The man, identified by the initials BZ, 30, was found in the middle of Lake Sunter in Sunter Jaya, Tanjung Priok, on Sunday evening (30 August 2026). His […]

Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry has temporarily closed hiking activities in nine national parks and conservation areas because of increased risks of forest and land fires during the 2026 dry season. The policy took effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following the issuance of Circular Letter Number SE.4/KSDAE/SKSDAE/KSA.02.02/B/8/2026, dated August 31. The circular concerns the temporary […]

Indonesian horror is set to return to the international spotlight with Satan’s Slaves: Origin, the international title for Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin. The third film in Joko Anwar’s acclaimed horror franchise has officially entered production and is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027. The film follows Pengabdi Setan (2017) and Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion […]