Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world
Unlike former President Joko Widodo, who launched a war on drugs, Prabowo Subianto wants to be seen as an outward-looking ...
The Jakarta Post9d
“From Bali to Banyuwangi: A Cultural Odyssey Through History and Nature”
From sacred temples to serene water palaces and timeless villages, East and North Bali invite travelers to explore the island ...
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6 Christmas Traditions in Indonesia, From Rabo-rabo in Jakarta to Kunci Taon in Manado
Tradition of celebrating Christmas in various regions in Indonesia has been a symbol of togetherness since ancient times.
New bans to be introduced in Bali as Indonesia agree to a moratorium on development
The Indonesian government has agreed to bring in tough new bans to some areas of Bali as the international tourist mecca ...
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A Bali farm lights up the night with a one-of-a-kind firefly lab
We didn’t have electricity in our village of Taro, near Ubud, until I was 12 years old,” says conservationist Wayan Wardika.
The Indonesian island of Flores rivals Bali, here’s why
A one-time stronghold of divers and academics, the Indonesian island of Flores is emerging as the least-known destination ...
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The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation
In negotiating the return of the Australian drug convicts, Jakarta and Canberra have displayed tact and sensitivity.
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Six Suspected Indonesian Cultural Heritage Artifacts Returned from the United States
Several artifacts or Objects of Suspected Cultural Heritage (ODCB) from the United States have returned to Indonesia.