Imelda Rahmawati

A Chinese tourist who went missing while snorkelling in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, was found dead at a depth of 23 metres after a joint search and rescue operation on Wednesday (15 July). The victim was one of two Chinese nationals who died during the incident. The victims were identified as Guo […]

Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day — Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day on August 17th. In fact, it was not until 1945 that Indonesia gained independence from the Dutch colony for over 350 years. Every year, there are a lot of activities Indonesians do to commemorate their independence. In this article, we’ll discuss the brief history of […]

State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has recorded a notable increase in the number of foreign nationals travelling by train through various stations within the Semarang Operational Area (Daop 4) during the first semester of 2026. The figure represents a 9.38 per cent jump compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The upward […]

A Swiss citizen standing trial over an alleged insult to Nyepi Day has asked the Badung District Court to impose a lighter sentence after prosecutors sought a prison term of one year and three months. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, submitted his plea before the panel of judges, arguing that he had no intention of insulting […]

For expats living in Bali, Nuanu Creative City has become one of the island’s most interesting destinations for art, culture and leisure. Spread across 44 hectares on Bali’s southwest coast, the creative development is home to attractions such as the Earth Sentinels sculpture, Luna Beach Club, Aurora Media Park and Magic Garden. It is also […]

Garuda Indonesia will introduce a new piece-based baggage allowance system, known as the Piece Concept, for tickets purchased or issued from 1 September 2026. The new policy replaces the current weight-based system and will apply to all flights operated by the national carrier. The airline said the change is intended to simplify baggage regulations and […]

A tailor in Badung, Bali, has publicly apologised after making racist remarks towards a customer during a dispute over an unfinished clothing alteration order. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, prompted mediation by local police before both parties agreed to settle the matter. The tailor, Ni Made Tiadnyani, […]

If you’re searching for the best Netflix movies to watch this year, 2026 has plenty to offer. Netflix continues to expand its catalogue with original productions, highly anticipated adaptations, long-awaited sequels, and films featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood and international cinema. If you enjoy an emotional romantic comedy, thrilling sequences, an animated […]