Starting July 1, 2026, Indonesia to Launch Nationwide Biometric SIM Registration
For years, registering a mobile SIM card in Indonesia only required an ID number and family card information. Starting July 1, 2026, that process...
Attention! Tourist Boats Banned From Sailing to Komodo National Park on May 29
Dark clouds and rough seas are forcing travelers around Komodo National Park to rethink their plans. Just as tourist activity remains busy in Labuan...
Planning a Bromo Trip? Tourism Access Will Close for Four Days in Late May
A trip to Mount Bromo during the holiday season may sound tempting, but travelers planning a visit in late May should double-check their schedules....
How Ubud Evolved From a Quiet Village Into Bali’s Global Icon
Long before Bali became packed with luxury resorts, beach clubs, and endless streams of international visitors, there was Ubud. Hidden among rice fields and...
Indonesia Steps Up Vigilance as WHO Raises Global Alert Over Ebola Outbreak
A health emergency unfolding thousands of kilometers away is drawing global attention and prompting countries to strengthen their preparedness systems. Ministry of Health (MoH)...
Jakarta Reports Four Hantavirus Cases in 2026
Public concern over hantavirus has started to grow in Indonesia after several cases were detected in Jakarta during 2026. Still, health officials insist there...
Bali Plans Water Taxi Service to Cut Airport to Canggu Travel Time
Getting from Bali’s airport to Canggu can sometimes feel longer than the flight itself. Heavy congestion in southern Bali has become a daily frustration...
Indonesia Plans Bali Financial Center Inspired by Dubai Model
Indonesia is preparing an ambitious new financial hub in Bali, and the government wants it to compete on an international level. The planned Indonesia...
Indonesia Monitors Hantavirus Risk Following Deadly MV Hondius Outbreak
A virus most people rarely talk about is quietly drawing serious attention from health authorities. It does not spread as widely as COVID-19, but...
Indonesia Develops Advanced NEO 1 Satellite for Earth Monitoring
Indonesia’s space technology ambitions are moving forward again, this time through a new generation satellite designed with more advanced capabilities and a wider role...
