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Floods Inundate Jakarta After Cuts to Disaster Relief
Global Press Journal
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July 6, 2025
EAST JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Wiyanti was crushed by exhaustion after spending noon until midnight trying to purge water and mud from her family’s home. It still wasn’t completely clean. Floodwaters more than a meter deep crept into the ground level...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders
Indonesia Expat
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July 4, 2025
Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, and medical purposes. The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced a new policy...
Indonesian rescuers widen search for missing people after ferry sinks
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 31 survivors had been plucked from the water so far. AFP...
Tourism Ministry, Volkswagen to help local creators go global
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) has established a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Indonesia to help more than 500 local creators enter the global market through the ID.BUZZ campaign. Deputy Minister of...
Sanur healthcare zone debuts as Indonesia expands wellness tourism focus
TTG Asia
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July 1, 2025
The launch of the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), also known as the Health SEZ, last week marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to enhance its healthcare standards and establish itself as a global medical tourism destination. The...
Tourists in Thailand Now Need Prescription to Purchase Marijuana
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand has tightened the sale of marijuana to foreign tourists. Tourists who wish to purchase marijuana must show a doctor's prescription. The regulation aims to limit the widespread use of marijuana in the country's tourist...
Indonesia Invites Brazil to Collaborate on Inquiry into Juliana Marins' Death
Tempo.co
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July 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has extended an invitation to the Brazilian government to conduct a joint investigation into the death of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian hiker who tragically died on Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara....
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazilian and Turkish Nationals
The Jakarta Globe
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Jakarta. Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free entry policy for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders starting Thursday, July 3, 2025. “The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both...
China gets uptick in interest from tourists with easier entry requirements over past year
The New Zealand Herald
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July 6, 2025
China previously instituted strict visa controls, usually requiring applicants to apply in person. Now, citizens of 47 countries - including Australia, Germany and Japan - can enter China visa-free for 30 days, while those from 55 countries -...
Tourism Ministry Expresses Deep Regret over Incident with Indonesian Tourist
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia has issued a public statement expressing deep regret over an incident involving an Indonesian tourist who was questioned regarding documentation by traffic police officers. In...
Indonesia develops health tourism in Bali
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 29, 2025
Indonesia aims to boost health tourism through Sanur SEZ and Bali International Hospital, focusing on certified, accredited medical services. Jakarta – Tourism Minister of Indonesia Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that the establishment of the...
Indonesian can leave Hong Kong pending decision to drop fallen tumbler case
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
A Hong Kong court has allowed an Indonesian tourist to return home while awaiting authorities’ decision on whether to continue with his prosecution over a fallen tumbler that hit another visitor at The Peak. Merchant Satnauli Bangun, 44, was not...
The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energising for global peace
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy. But a greater tragedy is the horrendous legacy of Pacific nuclear testing for the people of Rongelap, the...
Indonesia continues to seek 29 missing after sinking of ferry
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. GILIMANUK, Indonesia -- Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night...
Indonesia Resumes Search For Missing Passengers After Deadly Ferry Sinking
StratNews Global
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July 4, 2025
Home Neighbours Indonesia Indonesia Resumes Search For Missing Passengers After Deadly Ferry Sinking The ferry named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya was carrying 65 people, all Indonesians, when it sank about 30 minutes after setting sail from East Java...
Indonesia resumes search for missing ferry passengers
PerthNow
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July 4, 2025
Indonesian rescuers are battling strong currents as they resume the search for 30 people still missing at sea about 35 hours after a ferry sank killing at least six people. The ferry named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya was carrying 65 people, all...
Ejen Ali 2: Hit movie scores big in Indonesia as versatile actor Azman Zulkiply continues to shine as voice actor
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2), the highly anticipated sequel to Malaysia’s hit animated feature, is enjoying a strong run in Indonesia, with its theatrical release now extended to 240 cinemas, more than triple the number when it premiered on June...
Indonesia launches marine trust to fund coral reef insurance
Insurance Asia
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July 4, 2025
Swiss Re is a key partner in this initiative. Indonesia has established a Marine Biodiversity Trust to support sustainable marine and fishery programs, with a focus on financing coral reef insurance. The initiative follows the issuance of...
Six Approved Trails on Mount Rinjani for Safe and Scenic Hiking
Tempo.co
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July 6, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is a favorite hiking destination known for its stunning natural beauty. To preserve the ecosystem and ensure sustainability, the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) authority has...
Indonesian rescuers intensify search for 30 people missing after ferry sinks
ABC News - New York
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July 4, 2025
GILIMANUK, Indonesia -- Indonesian authorities intensified on Friday a search operation for 30 people missing after a ferry sank near the tourist island of Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in...