Indonesia's Whoosh high-speed train marks two years of operation

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train named 'Whoosh' is seen after the inauguration at Padalarang station in Padalarang, West Java on October 2, 2023. Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP Jakarta: For Zaky Najwan, an Indonesian civil servant who occasionally...

Indonesian man in Miri jailed six months, caned for illegal entry into Malaysia

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram According to the facts of the case, the accused was arrested at 5pm on Oct 2, at a premises on High Street here for inspection after being suspected of being a foreign national. – Photo by...

Feature: Indonesia's Whoosh high-speed train marks two years of operation

by Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- For Zaky Najwan, an Indonesian civil servant who occasionally travels to Bandung, a city about 150 km away from Jakarta, work trips often demand tight schedules and swift movement. Whenever he...

Jakarta Rain Found Contaminated with Microplastics, BRIN Study Shows

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Research by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that rainwater in Jakarta contains microplastic particles originating from human activities in urban areas. The findings underscore that plastic...

Travel Giant Tiket.com Plans Launch in Laos, Cambodia

Jakarta-based online travel platform Tiket.com is planning to expand its services into Laos and Cambodia, as part of a broader strategy to grow its presence across Southeast Asia. Viewing the region as a single, integrated market, the company aims...

World : Indonesia Expands Halal Certification Push To 1,500 Tourism Villages

JAKARTA, Oct 17 (Bernama-ANTARA) -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) are collaborating to advance halal tourism by expanding halal certification for micro, small, and medium enterprise...

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway handles over 12m passengers in 2 years

A passenger poses for photos with a high-speed electrical multiple unit train on the platform of Karawang Station of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in West Java, Indonesia, Dec 24, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] As the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed...

Indonesia’s Whoosh high-speed rail tops 12 mln passengers: KCIC

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail, known as Whoosh, has carried more than 12 million passengers since it began commercial operations two years ago, operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) said on...

Indonesia expands halal certification push to 1,500 tourism villages

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism and the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) are collaborating to advance halal tourism by expanding halal certification for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) products across 1,500...

Indonesia’s Bali subway plan stalls over investor concerns and feasibility

A US$20 billion plan to build an underground light rail in Indonesia’s Bali has stalled due to wary investors and concerns over land scarcity, throwing into question whether the island’s long-promised solution to solve its notorious traffic...

5 Unique Indonesian Porridges That Reflect Local Diversity

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For many Indonesians, a warm bowl of porridge is a beloved way to start the day. Most are familiar with the classic chicken porridge, made from soft white rice gruel topped with shredded chicken, yellow curry sauce, and an...

Indonesia spurs MSME to compete with imports through creative branding

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman has encouraged local entrepreneurs to embrace creativity in producing alternative goods to compete with imported products circulating in the...

Business News | Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits

PRNewswire Yogyakarta [Indonesia], October 17: The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in...

Indonesia develops MSME-based gastronomic tourism

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Indonesia is developing gastronomic tourism based on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to boost economic potential and expand markets. MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman announced the initiative on the sidelines...

Indonesia strengthens halal ecosystem to drive economic growth

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Head of the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, emphasized the importance of Indonesia’s efforts to harness the potential of both the national and global halal ecosystem by accelerating halal...

Jakarta ready to host WCCF in 2027 to advance global urban growth

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government has affirmed its readiness to host the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) in 2027, where 55 cities from six continents will exchange views on cultural development and creativity for urban growth....

Why Does South Korea Issue "Code-Black" Travel Ban on Parts of Cambodia?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The South Korean government has imposed a "code-black" travel ban on parts of Cambodia on Wednesday, October 15. Seoul also dispatched a team of high-level officials to assist its citizens who have been lured to work in fraud...

Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More.

Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More. Agoda partners with ONYX Hospitality to launch curated flagship store Agoda has expanded its Flagship Store initiative through a new partnership with...

Trading comfort for growth: Why we took our teens out of school to travel the world

The first lesson came before we even left the airport: travel is not a holiday. It is logistics, vigilance, and learning how to carry more weight than you thought possible, both in rucksacks and responsibility. Add to that, the daily soundtrack of...

Indonesia unveils waterfront city plan to boost blue economy

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is promoting a waterfront city concept to integrate marine and land spatial planning for sustainable, productive, and highly competitive coastal development. The ministry's...