Imelda Rahmawati

A forest fire in the Ranu Kembang Block area of Mount Semeru, East Java, has prompted the temporary closure of all hiking trails and the evacuation of hikers from the mountain. The fire was detected on the night of Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in an area close to the Mount Semeru hiking route. Following the […]

From 18 August to 18 September 2026, guests at Sana Sini Restaurant at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin can enjoy a special collaboration with The People’s Café, one of the restaurant brands under ISMAYA Group. For one month, Rempah Raya, one of Sana Sini’s five Destination Dining areas, is serving three signature dishes inspired by familiar […]

An Australian national has been arrested at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali after video footage depicting an indecent act outside a local resident’s property went viral across social media platforms. The incident occurred in Gang Family, situated off Jalan Pantai Berawa in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta, Badung Regency. CCTV footage captured a […]

Jakarta is facing a busy day of public demonstrations on Thursday, 27 August 2026, with police preparing for 62 public-assembly activities across the capital and surrounding areas. For expats living, working or travelling in Jakarta, the main concern is likely to be traffic disruption and avoiding areas where crowds are gathering. The demonstrations are taking […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice over the risk of Zika virus in Bali, advising travellers to take precautions against mosquito bites. Indonesian authorities, meanwhile, have confirmed that no Zika cases have been reported in Bali to date. The advisory, issued on August 7, […]

Indonesia’s digital payment landscape is entering a new phase with the launch of the Kartu Kredit Indonesia (KKI). Bank Indonesia (BI), together with the Indonesian Payment System Association (ASPI), officially launched the retail version of KKI on 17 August 2026 as a domestic payment instrument that offers a deferred payment facility. Unlike conventional credit cards […]

Osteria GIA is bringing women together for a community discussion focused on perimenopause, as part of its ongoing Women of Osteria GIA campaign. In collaboration with Sahabat KIAN, the Italian restaurant brand host Women of Osteria GIA in Conversations, a talk and share session addressing the theme “Achieving Perimenopausal Independence” at Osteria GIA Plaza Indonesia […]

Forest and land fires in West Kalimantan are taking a toll on wildlife, with firefighters reporting the deaths of several animals trapped in affected areas, including snakes and a pangolin. A video circulating online has also drawn attention to the impact of the fires on animals. Uploaded by TikTok account @ayaikuy on Tuesday, 18 August, […]