Miss Universe franchise no longer with Puteri Indonesia

Miss Universe franchise no longer with Puteri Indonesia

The Miss Universe pageant has entered a new era in Indonesia as its national franchise now belongs to a new company. Previously held by Puteri Indonesia for almost two decades, the Miss Universe Indonesia franchise is now under Jakarta-based PT Capella Swastika Karya. Indonesian singer and actress Poppy Capellaa will serve as its chairwoman with AVUE Chief … Read more

Indonesian security forces search for NZ pilot taken hostage

JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian security forces searched Wednesday for a pilot from New Zealand who was taken hostage by separatist rebels in restive Papua province. The joint team of soldiers and police searching for the pilot, Philip Mark Mehrtens, also managed Wednesday to rescue 15 construction workers who had been building a health center … Read more

Secluded escapes on Secret Water Island

Known as the ‘Secret Water Island’ by locals, the Fairmont Maldives unfurls along pristine white-sand beaches fringed by swaying palm trees and lapped by the expansive turquoise lagoon.  The superlatives don’t end there – it’s where they begin. At this all-villa luxury resort, you’ll find the longest infinity pool in the Maldives, as well as the … Read more

Mazda Indonesia releases two new exclusive car

Eurokars Motor Indonesia, Mazda’s official Indonesian trademark-holding agent, has showcased exclusive anniversary editions of their two signature cars, the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda 6, according to media reports by The Jakarta Post.  Coinciding with the company’s 6th anniversary, the brand introduced a special-edition New Mazda CX-5 EMI 6th Anniversary edition in limited quantities. Utilising … Read more

Aussie tourists warned about smuggling drugs into Bali as Brazilian teen faces death penalty

By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia 03:49 08 Feb 2023, updated 04:53 08 Feb 2023 Teen could face death penalty in Bali for smuggling drugs Comes after Aussie man escaped same punishment Other prohibited activities in Bali can result in jail time A young tourist could face the death penalty after she allegedly attempted … Read more

Indonesia serves nearly 5.5 million international tourists in 2022 | World

Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno (Photo: https://en.antaranews.com/ Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia welcomed nearly 5.5 million foreign tourists in 2022, surging by over 250% compared to the previous year, according to Ixndonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno.  Speaking at a regular press conference on February 6, Sandiaga said the number … Read more

Uniting hearts with birdsong | Borneo Bulletin Online

Daniel Lim With the hustle and bustle of modern city life, it can be easy to miss out on appreciating the smaller things in life, especially those connected to the beauty and serenity of nature. One such serene and calming activity is bird singing appreciation, to experience joy of the different, unique songs of various … Read more

2 of the best places for digital nomads to live right now are in Bali — which is about the size of Delaware

© Provided by Insider Asia Pantai Berawa beach in Canggu, North Kuta in Bali, Indonesia Didier Marti/Getty Images Community site Digital Nomads rounded up the world’s top destinations for people looking to work remotely. Canggu and Ubud were named among the best places for digital nomads to live in this year.  Living in Bali can … Read more

Why Toyota won’t be ditching piston engines for EVs

As with Toyota’s other Gazoo Racing models, the GR86 has no electrification Akio Toyoda and his soon to be successor as CEO Koji Sato are at pains to point towards carbon emissions as what needs to be minimised. How the car industry gets ever closer to net zero involves many technologies, they insist. This report … Read more

In fitness-obsessed Bali, a plus-sized modeling agency is proving body positivity belongs at the beach

Indonesian culture, like much of the rest of the world, imposes unrealistic beauty standards on women through advertising and fashion. In Bali, the pressure to adhere to these standards is amplified by the concentration of fitness fanatics who take every opportunity to show off their sculpted beach bods in public and online. For 28-year-old Chandra … Read more