
Can Indonesia Build Its Own ChatGPT? Officials Say Yes. Here’s the Plan.
Indonesia is forging ahead with an ambitious plan to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, inspired by Chinese start-up DeepSeek. The initiative, which aims

Indonesia is forging ahead with an ambitious plan to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, inspired by Chinese start-up DeepSeek. The initiative, which aims

The Bali provincial government is scrambling to find solutions for its electric bus rapid transit (e-BRT) project, which is now at risk of stalling due

A viral video showing a group of shirtless foreign nationals assaulting security personnel outside Finns Beach Club has sparked public concern. The 26-second footage captures

A viral social media movement, #KaburAjaDulu (“Just Escape First”) has recently trended across Indonesian social media, highlighting the frustrations of young Indonesians who see better

A group of students under the banner of Aliansi Bali Tidak Diam (Unsilenced Alliance of Bali) staged a protest at the Bali Provincial Regional People’s

Apple is reportedly in discussions with its suppliers about the possibility of manufacturing iPhones in Indonesia, a move that could pave the way for lifting

Nestled within the cultural heart of Bali, the village of Tuka stands as an anomaly. While the island is synonymous with Hinduism, Tuka is home

Bali’s regional legislative council, DPRD Bali, has recommended the temporary closure of Finns Beach Club over permit issues, following a meeting on 13 February 2025.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara has shown a significant increase in volcanic activity, prompting authorities to raise its alert status to Level IV

The Indonesian government is exploring another round of airfare discounts for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, following the success of last year’s price reductions during

A group of foreign nationals attacked security guards in front of Finns Beach Club, Canggu, on Tuesday night (11/02/2025). The incident went viral on social

Authorities in Bali have deported two Chinese nationals found illegally working as diving instructors in Karangasem Regency. The individuals were removed from Indonesia following an

Authorities at Ngurah Rai Immigration Office are investigating two Polish nationals suspected of illegally working as tour guides in Bali, an activity prohibited for foreigners

A cement truck crash in Bangli’s Kintamani district on Sunday (9 February) left three people dead after the vehicle’s brakes reportedly failed on a downhill

Bali has been hit by extreme weather, with heavy rain and strong winds causing widespread disruptions across the island. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency

The mother of Aston Looker, an 18-year-old Australian model found dead in a Bali villa pool on 22 August 2024, has hired a private investigator

Three British nationals were arrested after being caught smuggling cocaine through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Badung, Bali. The suspects include a couple,

Hundreds of protesters from the Yayasan Kesatria Keris Bali gathered at the Bali Provincial DPRD office on Friday, 7 February 2025, demanding the closure of

An 11-year-old elementary school student was kidnapped from his school in Denpasar on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. The abductor was later identified as I Wayan

Bali has been experiencing extreme heat in recent days, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius in some areas—well above the seasonal norm, according to the