Indonesia

The Juicy Luicy cancellation of the concert in Batam, on September 5, has triggered the interest of Indonesian fans regarding the group’s cancellation. The last-minute cancellation evolved into a public spat over travel arrangements, overcharges for “excess baggage” and conflicting versions of events from the band and organizer. The big question for fans now is easy: will there be a …

Hope is finally here in Indonesia and will be starring in the Director Na Hong-jin’s ambitious Korean Sci-Fi thriller from September 9, 2026. After being released in Cannes Film Festival and enjoying a successful release in Korea, the film is now playing in major multiplexes such as Cinema XXI and CGV Indonesia, including its premium format in several screens. Hope, …

Indonesia’s volcano eruption on Mount Anak Krakatau has caused major problems in air travel with about 170,000 passengers impacted when the country’s authorities shut down eight airports after the eruption released dangerous volcanic ash. Over 1,500 flights were postponed and cancelled, causing widespread disruptions to both domestic and international passengers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Firstpost …

The Huru Hara Festival 2026 will be presenting a smaller, but more interesting, lineup of indonesian pop, indie rock and math rock to Samarinda this September. The festival will be held at Gelora Kadrie Oening parking area Friday, September 11, 2026, starting from 15:00 WITA. The Huru Hara Festival lineup announced includes Idgitaf, Perunggu and hometown favourite Murphy Radio. If …

Indonesia wildfires 2026 have become much worse, with almost 95,000 hectares burned in July alone—due to a powerful El Niño that dries out forests and carbon-rich peatlands. Government data reported by Reuters showed that the July upswing brought Indonesia’s total burnt area to around 202,004 hectares from January to July. The Southeast Asia haze is now spreading to beyond Indonesia …

The country is facing a worsening wildfire problem in Kalimantan and Sumatra that make air pollution go up to dangerous levels with thick smoke traveling north to neighbouring Malaysia. Six places in Indonesia were reported with dangerous air quality according to authorities with the Air Pollution Standard Index reading 835 in Pekanbaru. A prolonged dry season coupled with an intensifying …

The 81st Independence Day (HUT RI ke-81) in Indonesia will be celebrated on August 17, 2026 in Jakarta which will engage in various public celebration programs. There are national celebrations, native games, a theatre show, a dismal show for the evening etc that families can select from. The start of celebration centers near Monas and Bundaran HI, along with the …

An intense magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the coast of Flores Island in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara today, spreading its effects throughout eastern Indonesia and causing general panic. The shallow undersea quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time, causing disaster management officials to raise a temporary tsunami warning for Indonesia and send out urgent warnings for coastal evacuation. …

The weather conditions during August are pleasant for travelling around as it is during dry seasons and has two extra national holidays, offering great chances of short escapes. On 1st and 15th August, 2026, Indonesia will also be having two national holidays, thus providing opportunities for travellers to spend their holidays with less or no annual leave. There are no …

As social assistance programs like PKH, BPNT and the national food aid program grow throughout the archipelago, it has become a crucial digital skill to learn how to verify social assistance programs from the official Indonesian government online. Citizens often get scammed or phished with links offering quick cash disbursements. By learning to verify the status of social assistance online …