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04/12/2023

🔥 Are you ready to party at the hottest beach festival in Bali? 🔥

We have an amazing giveaway for you and your friends! You could win access to a Cocktail Table for 2 people at the Burning Beach Festival, which includes 2 VIP tickets, 1 bottle of wine or sparkling wine, fruit platter, VIP entrance, and a prime location in the VIP area near the dance floor. 🍾🍇🎶

All you have to do is comment below this post and tag at least 4 friends who you want to party with. Don’t forget to tell us which date of the festival, December 22 or 23, you prefer to attend.

The winner will be announced on December 15, so hurry up and enter now!

Don’t miss this chance to experience the ultimate beach party with world-class DJs amid a spectacular view.

14/07/2023

Get ready for Novo Amor’s ethereal soundscapes.

Novo Amor, an indie-rock musician from Wales, has announced that he will perform in Jakarta in 2024 as part of his world tour.

13/07/2023

This may just be the beginning, as the victim is also looking to press charges for sexual crimes.

The Pandeglang District Court in Banten today sentenced Alwi Husen Maolana to six years in prison in a landmark punishment for revenge p**n in Indonesia.

12/07/2023

The event was reportedly going to bring LGBTQ+ activists from all around Southeast Asia to Jakarta.

A meeting of Southeast Asian LGBT communities that was supposed to take place in Jakarta from July 17 to 21 has reportedly been canceled by the organizers amid pushback from the public and religious organizations.

12/07/2023

It won’t fill the McDonald’s Sarinah-shaped hole in our hearts, but it’s nice to see the golden arches back in Thamrin after three long years.

Two McDonald’s-related stories in a week must be some kind of record for us. But we promise this is relevant to our fast food-loving readers.

11/07/2023

Be a Barbie girl in the Barbie world.

Barbie has opened her dream house in Jakarta, inviting fans to experience what it’s like to be a Barbie girl in the Barbie world ahead of the upcoming summer blockbuster based on the iconic doll.

11/07/2023

Septic tanks can be dangerous. We sh*t you not.

An Indonesian man has been hospitalized following an unexpected tragedy in the bathroom.

11/07/2023

Just go with the Flo, man.

Having cool technology is one thing, making it part of everyday norm is another matter entirely, as this story illustrates.

10/07/2023

The eight inmates who assaulted the suspected child molester may face up to 7 years in prison each.

A 51-year-old man was killed following an aggravated assault incident in jail, police said, after other inmates learned that he was arrested on suspicion of molesting his own daughter numerous times.

10/07/2023

In support of the fairy tale wedding dream of probably no bride or groom out there, McDonald’s has entered the wedding catering business with the launch of its supersized offering in Indonesia.

07/07/2023

Will this work?

06/07/2023

We sincerely hope she's found soon, safe and sound.

A newlywed bride in Bogor, West Java, identified as AA (21), has gone missing under perplexing circumstances, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Rancabungur Police.

04/07/2023

Are you an influencer or a journalist? Enjoy a free ride on the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train.

In a move to foster widespread enthusiasm for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB), the government has announced a three-month grace period, starting from Aug. 18 until October 2023, during which complimentary tickets will be distributed. As part of the soft operation phase, these tickets wil...

03/07/2023

Sumarlan, 55, is now safely back home with his family in Central Java.

In what local news outlets have described as a dramatic operation, firefighters in Jakarta successfully evacuated a man suffering from morbid obesity from his second-floor flat in a shophouse in Gambir last week.

27/06/2023

We bend the knee to the Musang King.

If you are a fan of the king of fruits, you won't want to miss the Durian Fest 2023, a festival dedicated to celebrating the spiky and fragrant delicacy.

27/06/2023

“I slowly changed myself into a bad version of me all these years. So it also takes slow progress to turn it back. I’m taking my time, being consistent, and I’m changing my habits,” the rapper shared.

Saykoji, a rapper and producer who is known for his witty and humorous lyrics, has recently revealed his personal journey of overcoming emotional eating and losing 35 kilograms in eight months. He shared his story on his social media accounts, inspiring many of his fans and followers.

26/06/2023

English is optional, but not completely gone from Indonesian public schools.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology has issued a clarification regarding the rumors that English has been removed from the public school curriculum in Indonesia. The ministry stated that English is still taught as a foreign language in elementary, junior high and senior high...

26/06/2023

You can win a house, provided you beat a 30-year-old Indonesian marathon record.

Are you ready to run for fun and glory in the capital city of Indonesia? If so, don't miss the chance to join the BTN Jakarta Run 2023, an international running event that is being held as part of Jakarta's 496th anniversary celebrations.

23/06/2023

Ding, d**g. West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil is back to give us another Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train progress update, and we think you’ll like this one.

23/06/2023

No one does French countryside steakhouse like Gaston.

Jakarta is never short of options when it comes to steakhouses, but there is always room for more, especially when they offer something different and unique. That is the case with Gaston, a new restaurant bar that opened in April 2023 at Gandaria City Mall, South Jakarta.

22/06/2023

Every suspicious spouse is going to be checking their partner’s Gojek app from now on.

Syahnaz Sadiqah, a popular influencer and the younger sister of comedian Raffi Ahmad, is facing allegations of having an affair with Rendy Kjaernett, a married actor and model.

21/06/2023

It has been a long three years.

Indonesia has officially lifted its pandemic status for COVID-19 following a significant decline in the number of daily cases and deaths, as well as an increase in vaccination coverage.

21/06/2023

AI-generated artwork for a movie based on a comic series?🤔

One of the biggest concerns surrounding the recent significant leaps in AI technology is that it may soon take over creative jobs. And we are already seeing glimpses of that future in Indonesia.

21/06/2023

Van Gogh Alive is a multi-sensory exhibition that brings the celebrated painter’s works to life.

Art lovers in Jakarta are in for a treat as Van Gogh Alive, a spectacular immersive exhibition that showcases the works of the legendary painter Vincent van Gogh, is coming to the city from July 7 to Oct. 9, 2023.

20/06/2023

Cap off June with a long weekend (unless your employer says otherwise).

We can officially cap off June with a long weekend, as the Indonesian government has announced that the 28th and 30th of this month have been added into the 2023 public holidays calendar as collective leave days for Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice.

20/06/2023

Everybody better brush up on their Indonesian.

Bahasa Indonesia, the national language of Indonesia, may soon join the ranks of the official languages of the United Nations (UN), thanks to a proposal by UNESCO, the UN's cultural and educational agency.

19/06/2023

You wouldn’t see these valuables tossed out on the street in Indonesia.

The old adage “one’s junk is another’s treasure” can’t ring any more true for this Indonesian woman, who struck figurative gold while curb mining in Australia.

19/06/2023

You’re still good, ASEAN.

Indonesia has temporarily halted its visa-free policy for 159 countries. Of those, travelers from 92 countries can still obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) before entering the country.

16/06/2023

That just won’t fly.

A kite tangled to a wing appears to be reason enough to abort take-off, as illustrated in this video taken from a Garuda Indonesia flight.

16/06/2023

Animal rights activists are flying to North Kalimantan, where the video was taken, to demand justice.

Animal rights activists in Indonesia are out for justice after two men were filmed tossing a live dog into a crocodile-infested swamp, footage of which went viral in the country recently.