Imelda Rahmawati

For expats living in Indonesia, shopping malls can be a useful part of everyday life. Jakarta’s malls are not only places to shop.  Jakarta has a shopping mall for almost every need, from luxury shopping and international brands to family entertainment, dining and everyday essentials. Some of the city’s most popular malls are concentrated in […]

KMP Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, capsized in the Java Sea while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin on Sunday, 13 September. As of the latest update, 114 people had been evacuated, including six who died, while 129 people remained the subject of a search and rescue operation. The vessel was later found floating upside […]

An Australian national died after falling from a cliff at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The victim, identified by authorities as Brianna Lani Cronin, was found at the base of the cliff and could not be saved. The recovery operation took around one and a half hours […]

Gili Trawangan, one of Lombok’s most popular tourist destinations, is facing a clean water crisis after the island’s water supply was cut off, prompting the North Lombok Regency Government to ask PT Tiara Cipta Nirwana (TCN) to resume operations while its licensing process is completed. The water supply was reportedly stopped by PT TCN on […]

Looking for upcoming concerts in Jakarta? September 2026 brings a busy schedule of concerts, K-pop performances, fan meetings and music festivals across Jakarta and nearby areas. The line-up includes international artists such as The Weeknd, K-pop acts including MAMAMOO, U-Know Yunho and Tiffany Young, as well as Indonesian artists performing at major music events. Several […]

Cats are often seen as independent animals, but their behaviour can change significantly when they lose someone they are closely attached to. A recent video circulating on social media has drawn attention to this bond, showing an Indonesian cat staying beside its deceased owner. The video, shared by TikTok account @pakc00y, shows a black-and-white cat […]

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new visa option that allows travellers from seven countries, including Indonesia, to apply for an electronic visa through a pre-arranged travel package that includes flights and accommodation. The “Tourist Package Visa” is being introduced as a pilot programme for passport holders from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico and Pakistan. […]

A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) operation is continuing in the Sunda Strait after a speedboat carrying eight people, including five journalists, lost contact while travelling towards Mount Anak Krakatau to cover its volcanic activity. The speedboat departed from Pagedongan Pier in Carita, Banten, at around 2.00pm on Monday, 7 September 2026. According to the […]