Imelda Rahmawati

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 […]

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has responded to calls for his upcoming concerts in Indonesia to be cancelled, insisting that his performances are intended to celebrate music and humanity rather than promote any political agenda. The statement comes after the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia, or MUI) urged the government to cancel the singer’s planned […]

Indonesia’s forest and land fires have once again affected neighbouring countries, prompting Singapore to introduce medical subsidies for haze-related illnesses and Malaysia to close schools in four districts of Selangor as air quality deteriorates. The recurring haze has also raised diplomatic concerns for Indonesia, which ratified the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) on […]

Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora brings the Marriott Hotels brand to Indonesia’s capital with a new 29-storey property in Central Jakarta. Officially opened on 12 October 2026, the hotel features 238 accommodation units, five dining venues and a range of facilities for business travellers, holidaymakers and families. Located on Jalan Gelora V, the hotel combines contemporary […]