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Influencer In Bali Painted A “Mask” On Her Face As A Prank, Netizens Call For Her Deportation

An influencer in Bali painted a mask on her face as a prank in a viral video, and now people are calling for her deportation.

Two hackers in Surabaya, East Java were arrested over a COVID-19 relief scam that reportedly cost the US government USD60 million.

A high school seniors' party in Jambi, complete with a DJ, was held at a local government office and busted by the police.

The government has announced a ban on mudik or homecoming trips for this year's Idulfitri with heavy restrictions on domestic travels.

The Jakarta government is extending the restrictions on the movement of people, or PPKM to curb the spread of COVID-19.

As the COVID-19 situation worsens, I’ve had to give up on many pleasures - but stories of people ignoring health protocols keep coming.

Indonesia has officially recorded over 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, higher than the rest of Southeast Asia combined.

When a video of a TikToker gathering with fans in East Java that broke COVID-19 protocols went viral, Indonesian police got involved.

Due to her COVID-19 test results arriving late, a woman wasn't allowed to board Sriwijaya Air SJ182 - and then heard news of the plane crash.

COVID-19 vaccines in Indonesia are finally rolling out - and the first to receive one will be none other than President Jokowi this month.