Health & Travel Safety: Indonesia is tightening health surveillance at airports and seaports after a suspected plague-linked death in Russia, including symptom monitoring, SATUSEHAT Health Pass declarations, risk-based vessel checks, and added surveillance of rodents and fleas. Tourism & Regional Growth: Garuda Indonesia launches a Stopover Program with the Tourism Ministry and Mastercard to help foreign visitors add domestic connecting flights at no extra cost, aiming to spread tourism beyond Bali and Jakarta. New Attractions in Banten: Tanjung Lesung (Banten) is set to add skydiving and sport aviation experiences via a partnership with Bro Skydive Indonesia, with upgrades planned for landing and flight operations. Luxury Hospitality Spotlight (Bali): Marriott’s 2026 Luxury Dining Series lands at Mandapa, Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Bali, featuring multi-chef, destination-led dining and wellness experiences. Prison Oversight: A prison warden in West Java was fired after an investigation found inmates were housed in luxury-style facilities, including air-conditioned units and entertainment amenities. Travel Tech & Data: Traveloka data shows Southeast Asian travelers are booking a wider range of Chinese cities beyond the usual top hubs, with Qingdao among the biggest risers. Scam Crackdown: Malaysia detained 98 people in a raid on a resort used as an international scam call-center, including an Indonesian among the foreign suspects.