National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Beyond the Dragons: Land-Based Alternatives in Labuan Bajo While Marine Tours Remain Closed
With access to the famed Komodo National Park suspended due to severe weather, the gateway town of Labuan Bajo reveals...
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Bad Weather Forces AirAsia Flight into 90-Minute Holding Pattern Over Labuan Bajo
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — For passengers aboard AirAsia flight QZ860 from Jakarta on Saturday afternoon, the gateway to Komodo National Park—one...
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Feeding Now or Employing Tomorrow? A Minister’s Remark Tests Indonesia’s Policy Compass
A senior minister's declaration that providing free meals is a more urgent national priority than creating jobs has ignited a...
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A $1 Billion Pledge? Indonesia Weighs Financial Contribution to Proposed Gaza Peace Council
Following its inclusion in a U.S.-proposed international body, Indonesian officials signal a readiness to fund Gaza's reconstruction, with potential payments...
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Komodo National Park Access from Labuan Bajo Closed Until at Least February 1
Authorities issue a new maritime advisory, extending the suspension of all tourist vessel permits to the UNESCO site, urging travelers...
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Serious Allegations Emerge Against New Zealand Hotel Owner in Lombok as Legal Aid Prepares Police Report
Legal Aid Prepares Case with Video Evidence; Victims Allege Coercion and Coerced Acts Over Three-Year Period LOMBOK, Indonesia — A New...
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The 2026 Roadmap to Driving Legally in Indonesia: A Guide to License Fees and Digital Renewal
For the global residents and long-term visitors of Bali, securing a local driver's license is a crucial rite of passage....
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Ile Lewotolok Volcano Erupts 38 Times in Six Hours, Spewing Molten Lava and Ash
Heightened Alert as Authorities Enforce Exclusion Zone and Issue Health Advisory for Downwind Areas LEMBATA REGENCY, Indonesia — Mount Ile Lewotolok,...
Read moreDetailsLabuan Bajo Extends Tourist Boat Shutdown Until January 29 as Rough Seas Persist
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — One of Indonesia’s most celebrated marine destinations has once again pressed pause. Authorities in Labuan Bajo,...
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In Court, A Former Minister’s Startling Gambit: ‘Sentence Me to Death’
Immanuel "Noel" Ebenezer, on trial for corruption, used a pre-trial hearing to launch a sweeping attack on Indonesia's anti-graft agency...
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