Imelda Rahmawati

Between January and July 2026, Indonesian immigration authorities intercepted 8,287 citizens suspected of being vulnerable to human trafficking. These individuals were stopped from leaving the country as part of an ongoing national strategy to protect citizens from international exploitation. Hendarsam Marantoko, Director General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (Kemenimipas), explained […]

Bali has abandoned its previous plan to develop a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or subway system and is instead preparing to develop an Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system connecting I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with Canggu. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the ART project is targeted to begin construction in 2027, provided the […]

The number of motorised vehicles in Bali has grown five times faster than the island’s population over the past decade, with registered vehicles now exceeding the total number of residents, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia. Based on 2024 data, Bali recorded 5,227,554 registered motorised vehicles, while the island’s population stood at around […]

Three Indonesian airports have secured positions within the top 10 busiest airports in Southeast Asia for July 2026, according to monthly scheduled flight seat capacity data released by the global travel data provider Official Airline Guide (OAG). The hubs included in the ranking are Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten; I Gusti Ngurah Rai International […]

A forest fire continues to burn across parts of the Mount Bromo area in East Java, prompting authorities to partially close the national park and prohibit visitors from entering the popular Savannah area. The wildfire, which first broke out in the Bantengan Block of Senduro District, Lumajang Regency, has spread eastwards into the Watu Gede […]

August 2026 promises to be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys watching the night sky. From one of the year’s most impressive meteor showers to the highly anticipated 2026 solar eclipse, the month offers several opportunities to experience remarkable celestial events. A total eclipse occurs when the Sun is fully covered […]

Rapper and actor T.O.P will return to Indonesia for his first solo fan meeting, T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026, which will be held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on 19 September 2026 as part of his Asia tour. The event was announced officially on Thursday, 2 July, confirming Jakarta as one of several stops on the tour. Before […]

The prolonged dry season has caused water levels at the Karian Dam in Lebak Regency, Banten, to recede, revealing the remains of two villages that were submerged during the construction of the reservoir. Former residents have since returned to the area to revisit the places where they once lived before the villages were inundated. Aerial […]