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Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport to Close for 24 Hours for Nyepi
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali will suspend operations for 24 hours in observance of Nyepi on Saturday.Lifestyle Mar 27, 2025 | 8:38 pm
Way to Flaunt Success: iPhone Leases Surge Ahead of Eid Holidays
A brand-new iPhone in Indonesia starts at over Rp 10 million ($601.66) -- more than double the minimum monthly wage for many workers.Lifestyle Mar 26, 2025 | 9:36 pm
Gov't Tells People to Work Remotely to Ease Eid Traffic
About 33.7 million people are expected to travel using their own cars this Eid holiday season.Lifestyle Mar 25, 2025 | 10:19 am
Indonesia Can Beat Bahrain, World Cup Winner Emmanuel Petit Says
Emmanuel Petit says that the Garudas must have learned from the mistakes made when Indonesia lost to Australia in the World Cup qualifiers.Lifestyle Mar 25, 2025 | 9:59 am
Sakura Season Starts in Tokyo as First Cherry Blossoms Bloom
Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower.Lifestyle Mar 24, 2025 | 9:27 pm
Bali's Foreign Tourists Must Pay $9 Levy, Say New Rules
Bali had collected nearly Rp 24.3 billion in foreign tourist levy so far this year as of Feb. 4, according to reports.Lifestyle Mar 24, 2025 | 2:17 pm
Eid Exodus: 25,000 Already Leave Jakarta Using Garuda Indonesia
The Eid homecoming crowd has begun to embark on their trips, although the holidays will officially begin on March 28.Lifestyle Mar 24, 2025 | 8:02 am
New CEO Exposes Dire Financial Conditions at State-Run Film Company PFN
In a candid Instagram post, Riefian revealed that PFN is heavily indebted and struggling to pay employees’ salaries in full.Lifestyle Mar 23, 2025 | 5:36 am
George Foreman, Two-Time Heavyweight Champion, Passes Away at 76
Boxing legend George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and entrepreneur, has died at 76. His legacy spans sports, business, and faithLifestyle Mar 22, 2025 | 12:10 pm
Bali Goes Silent for Nyepi: Airports, Roads, and Networks to Shut Down on March 29
Bali will halt all transport, telecommunications, and broadcasts for Nyepi on March 29, as the island observes the Hindu Day of Silence.Lifestyle Mar 22, 2025 | 11:56 am
Foreign Tourists Prefer Other ASEAN Countries than Indonesia: Association
The number of foreigners visiting Indonesia is even less than half of what fellow ASEAN member Thailand recorded in 2024.Lifestyle Mar 21, 2025 | 12:29 pm
Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Record 3.6 Million Travelers This Eid
The Eid homecoming air travelers increase 7 percent year-on-year, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport says.Lifestyle Mar 21, 2025 | 10:38 am
World Happiness Report 2025: Indonesia Ranks 83rd, Singapore Leads in Southeast Asia
Indonesia ranks 83rd in the 2025 World Happiness Report, trailing regional peers. Singapore leads Southeast Asia at 34th globally.Lifestyle Mar 20, 2025 | 1:55 pm
Review: 'Ne Zha 2' is a High-Quality Sequel on a Modest $80m Budget
Reports showed that "Nezha 2" had earned $2.03 billion, dethroning "Inside Out 2" as the highest-grossing animated film in history.Lifestyle Mar 17, 2025 | 10:45 am
East Kalimantan Establishes Wildlife Rescue Center for Endangered Species Beyond Orangutans
Kalimantan is often associated with orangutans, but many other endangered species face increasing threats and need attention.Lifestyle Mar 16, 2025 | 11:47 pm
Indonesian Tourists in Hong Kong Soar 42 Pct, Each Spends $952 on Average
The local tourism board says that efforts to make Hong Kong a Muslim-friendly destination has caused Indonesian tourist arrivals to soar.Lifestyle Mar 15, 2025 | 8:12 am
East Java’s Contrasting Tarawih Traditions: 10 Minutes vs. 8 Hours
Two East Java boarding schools observe contrasting tarawih prayers—one lasting 10 minutes, the other stretching 8 hours.Lifestyle Mar 12, 2025 | 12:15 pm
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Tour: Singapore Gets Four Shows, Jakarta Left Out Again
Lady Gaga announces a four-day concert in Singapore this May, leaving Indonesian fans disappointed as Jakarta is left out of her tour.Lifestyle Mar 10, 2025 | 10:49 pm
Industrial Zones, Not Forests: The Disappearing Orangutan Habitat in East Kutai
"The forest here is only 200 meters wide. That’s not a habitat -- it’s just the last patch of trees left for them," a villager lamented.Lifestyle Mar 9, 2025 | 10:13 pm
Bali Tops DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards as Best Island
Bali wins Best Island in Asia-Pacific at DestinAsian Awards 2025, beating Maldives & Phuket. A top travel destination for 18 years.Lifestyle Mar 8, 2025 | 3:29 pm
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