Bali Immigration Crackdown: Indonesia is tightening enforcement against foreign “influencers” on tourist visas, warning that hotel stays, paid collaborations, and promotional shoots can be treated as illegal work—hotspots include Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak, Kerobokan and Uluwatu. Daycare Abuse Probe: Police in Yogyakarta say dozens of children aged 2–6 were physically abused at Little Aresha daycare; 13 carers were arrested and authorities are pushing for stronger oversight. Travel Payments Upgrade: Bank Indonesia will expand QRIS cross-border payments to Saudi Arabia and India, aiming to ease transactions for umrah/hajj pilgrims and Indian tourists. Tourism by Air: A new Pekanbaru–Melaka direct flight route launches with three weekly services, expected to boost Indonesian arrivals to Melaka. Wildlife Tourism Moment: Taman Safari Indonesia welcomed a new giant panda cub, Rio, adding fresh draw for family-friendly visits. Connectivity for Travelers: ShopeePay now sells travel eSIMs in-app for destinations including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and Singapore.