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Indonesia

Indonesia's Earthquake Early Warning System: What Travelers Should Know

A Japan-backed pilot project is building the infrastructure that could one day give residents and visitors precious seconds of notice before a quake strikes.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read · Sep 22, 2026

Jakarta

Influenza A in Jakarta: Seasonal Rise, No Alarming Spike

Health officials say a 15.7% uptick in respiratory infections follows normal seasonal patterns, not a new outbreak.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Jakarta

Jakarta Toll Road Congestion Hotspots: Friday Evening Guide

Three major toll corridors ground to a crawl on a recent Friday evening, with construction zones adding to the usual end-of-week traffic surge.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Yogyakarta

Kelok 23 Yogyakarta: The New Scenic Road Linking Bantul and Gunungkidul

A winding coastal route with Indian Ocean sunset views has opened near Parangtritis, and it's already drawing crowds.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Sanur, Bali

Sanur Coral Reefs Remain Degraded Despite Restoration Efforts

A new study finds that planting coral fragments alone cannot reverse decline when sediment runoff, wastewater, and uncoordinated management go unaddressed.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Jakarta

Jakarta Rainwater Harvesting Systems Found to Contain Plastic Additives

A new peer-reviewed study raises practical questions about the materials and maintenance of rooftop collection systems in Greater Jakarta.

Qontaktly Editorial · 4 min read

Bali

Rabies Cases in Jembrana, Bali: What Travelers and Hosts Should Know

Three confirmed rabies cases in one regency have prompted emergency vaccinations and a public warning about unvaccinated pets.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Anak Krakatau

Anak Krakatau Alert Drops to Level II After Weeks of Intense Eruptions

Indonesian authorities have eased the volcano's status, but a strict 2-kilometre exclusion zone around the crater remains firmly in place.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Jakarta

Jakarta Dry Season Water Shortages Hit 14 Districts in September 2026

Depleted wells and disrupted piped services are straining daily life across the capital as the dry season extends further than usual.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Bali

Bali Rainy Season 2026: Flood Risks and What Travelers Should Know

After record flooding in 2025, Denpasar officials are pushing for stronger drainage and early-warning systems before the next wet season arrives.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Canggu, Bali

Canggu Food Scene: From Warung Nasi Goreng to Japanese Omakase

A neighborhood once known only for surf breaks now serves one of Bali's most varied dining circuits, at every price point.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

Bali

Bali Governor Orders Hotel Sale Survey Amid Stable Tourism Numbers

Officials say occupancy at star properties is holding between 80 and 90 percent, pointing to corporate finances rather than a tourism slump.

Qontaktly Editorial · 3 min read

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