Tourism & Value Shift: The weak rupiah is making Indonesia a bargain for Malaysians, with Lombok, Bali, Yogyakarta and Komodo Island among the top picks as shoppers chase cheaper holidays and wedding-related buys. Bali Staycations: Uluwatu is getting a luxury-villa spotlight, with boutique retreats like Lyvin Bingin and the newer Lyvin Melasti in the south drawing travelers for cliffside views, beach culture and high-end comfort. Hajj Travel Upgrade: Indonesia says nearly 17,000 regular Hajj pilgrims will get access to four- and five-star Medina hotels near the Prophet’s Mosque, with priority for elderly and special-needs travelers. Airport Operations: Soekarno-Hatta reports Terminal 2 smoke was quickly contained and flights stayed on schedule after a technical issue involving a ground-handling vehicle. Culture in Bandung: Bandung marks the 71st anniversary of the Bandung Conference and keeps the angklung tradition alive with a festival drawing about 500 musicians. Infrastructure for Visitors: Whoosh’s Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail has already handled over 15.88 million passenger trips, making Bandung easier for day trips and longer stays. Climate Watch: El Niño is expected to intensify heat and drought risks across Asia, with warnings for agriculture, power and water supplies. Tourism Skills Push: Indonesia invites investors to build a tourism vocational school in Labuan Bajo to boost local hospitality skills and support the growing visitor mix.