Wonders of Indonesia

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Investment in other areas of Indonesia is pretty much open like this new restaurant in Central Java by private sector





As well as by government in Central Java



Landscape in Central Java rural areas

 

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Sumatra is also good for tourism investment





Other part of Indonesia is also good for tourism destination, it is in Lombok island (next to Bali but populated by Muslim)

 

[Indos]

Greater Jakarta is not only just buildings and buildings

 

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Java Island, Island of thousands mountains

Mount Lawu, Central Java



Mount Berbabu, Central Java



Mount Raung, East Java



Mount Semeru, active volcano in East Java



Mount Merapi, active volcano in Central Java

 

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Ancient Prambanan Temple Complex, Central Java



Madasari Beach, West Java



Lembang Forest, West Java - good for camping



Mandeh, West Sumatra

 

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Congratulations! Indonesia Makes the List of the World’s Best Countries in 2026​

Dadan Kuswaraharja, Bonauli
09 Okt 2026



Banyuwangi City, East Java


Jakarta – The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced, with Indonesia securing a place among the winners in the prestigious global tourism awards’ list of the world’s best countries.

(CNN Traveller) is one of the world’s leading and most influential luxury travel publications, with editions based in the United States and the United Kingdom. Each year, it organizes the Readers’ Choice Awards, a prestigious tourism awards program in which winners are selected directly by travelers, according to CNN Traveller.

The Best Countries in the World 2026 category recognizes destinations based on several quality indicators, including culture, culinary experiences, infrastructure and transportation accessibility, local hospitality, safety, natural beauty, and outdoor activities.



Readers’ reviews are converted into average percentage scores, with the results determined entirely by travelers’ votes and assessments. The awards are widely regarded as credible because they reflect the actual trends and preferences of modern travelers rather than selections made solely by an internal panel of magazine judges.

Greece was named the world’s best country in 2026, receiving a score of 98.14 out of 100. The destination has attracted record-breaking numbers of tourists.

The country is home to picture-perfect Santorini, mythology-rich Mykonos, and the vast island of Crete, where the wine industry is experiencing a revival. Its collection of dream destinations continues to expand as more visitors discover the relatively unexplored Paros, car-free Hydra, mysterious Ios, and windswept Tinos.

Meanwhile, Indonesia ranked eighth with a score of 93.75 out of 100. CNN Traveller said Indonesia’s inclusion was unsurprising given its extraordinary natural beauty. What surprised the publication instead was that Indonesia had been absent from the awards the previous year.

According to travelers’ reviews, Bali remains Indonesia’s tourism hub, offering everything from holistic jungle retreats to backpacker havens and fashionable beach clubs. However, as increasing visitor numbers contribute to overtourism, other Indonesian destinations are beginning to attract greater attention.

Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, and Lombok were among the destinations that helped Indonesia return to the prestigious ranking. Improved access through international flights was also highlighted as one of the country’s advantages.

Top​

Rank	Country
1	Greece
2	Japan
3	Italy
4	Turkey
5	Portugal
6	Costa Rica
7	Croatia
8	Indonesia
9	Kenya
10	Thailand

(bnl/ddn)

Selamat! Indonesia Masuk Daftar Negara Terbaik Dunia 2026

Penghargaan pariwisata bergengsi dunia memasukkan nama Indonesia sebagai salah satu pemenang dalam daftar negara terbaik 2026!

travel.detik.com

 

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2026 Mandalika MotoGP Attendance Surpasses 157,000 Spectators​

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 6:29 PM WIB





Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir revealed that attendance at the MotoGP event held at the Mandalika Circuit from October 9–11, 2026, exceeded 157,000 spectators.

“This year's event achieved its best results yet. Attendance surpassed 157,000 spectators, proving that sporting events can generate tangible economic benefits for local communities,” he told reporters at the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Sunday.





He emphasized that the strong public enthusiasm demonstrated how international sporting events could serve as engines of regional and national economic growth. According to Erick, the economic benefits of the world-class racing event were directly felt by surrounding communities. The poverty rate in areas near Mandalika was claimed to have declined significantly, by nearly 3 percentage points.

“The Governor of West Nusa Tenggara and local communities are also delighted with the success of this year's event,” Erick said.



Erick expressed confidence that the Rp5 trillion economic impact and spending target set for the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP would be exceeded.

“I am confident we will surpass the Rp5 trillion target. The governor is happy, the people are happy, and the poverty rate around here has fallen by nearly 3 percentage points. Going forward, MotoGP must continue to improve,” he stressed.



According to Erick, this year's MotoGP success presents a new challenge for PT InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to expand Mandalika's sporting facilities and further strengthen its position as a Sports Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Erick wants the Mandalika area to feature a wide range of integrated sports facilities, including golf courses, jogging tracks, and tennis courts.

“After all, this is a Sports Special Economic Zone. It should have golf courses, more hotels, jogging tracks, tennis courts, padel facilities, and even a bonded zone for racing cars,” he said.

He added that all the achievements and evaluation findings from the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP would be reported directly to President Prabowo Subianto to help determine future measures and policies for similar events.

Reporter: Nur Imansyah

Jumlah penonton MotoGP Mandalika 2026 tembus 157 ribu orang - ANTARA News Bangka Belitung

Menteri Pemuda dan Olahraga (Menpora) Erick Thohir mengungkapkan jumlah penonton MotoGP di Sirkuit Mandalika pada 9-11 Oktober 2026 tembus 157 ribu ...

babel.antaranews.com

 

[PK781]

I am sure it must be nice to be away from all the wars and conflict zones, tucked away on a side, blessed with plenty natural resources (fertile land, water, agriculture and seafood) and good people who care about the country and nicer neighbours.

good development and good environment for family and business setups. Too bad indonesia doesn't have migrant program! lolz

 

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Jakarta Has 1,457 Parks: What Are the Plans for the Next Five Years?​

Ruby Rachmadina
16 October 2026


Central Jakarta

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com –

The Jakarta Provincial Government currently manages 1,457 parks across the city's five administrative regions, covering a total area of approximately 4.43 million square meters.

However, the large number of parks does not necessarily mean that all Jakarta residents have equal access to green open spaces (Ruang Terbuka Hijau, or RTH).


East Jakarta

The Jakarta Parks and Urban Forest Agency explained that green open spaces encompass a broader range of areas than public parks where residents can engage in recreational activities.


Central Jakarta

“Green open space is a broad category that can include parks, green corridors, urban forests, cemeteries, and other forms of green space,” said Fajar Sauri, Head of the Jakarta Parks and Urban Forest Agency, in an interview with Kompas.com on Monday, October 5, 2026.

What, then, are the Jakarta Provincial Government's plans for developing green open spaces over the next five years?


South Jakarta

According to data from the agency, South Jakarta has the largest number of parks, with 534 parks covering approximately 1.46 million square meters.
East Jakarta has 293 parks covering around 1.2 million square meters.

West Jakarta has 285 parks covering approximately 570,597 square meters, while North Jakarta has 241 parks covering around 852,066 square meters.

Central Jakarta has the fewest parks, with 104 parks covering approximatly 345,038 square meters.

Combined, Jakarta's 1,457 parks cover approximately 4.43 million square meters.


Central Jakarta

Although green spaces are distributed throughout Jakarta, not all of them are directly accessible to the public.

Therefore, the number and total area of parks are not the only indicators used to assess whether Jakarta has sufficient green open space.

According to Fajar, green space management also considers ecological functions, accessibility, vegetation quality, safety, facilities, cleanliness, and the ability of parks to meet community needs.

“The number of visitors alone is not necessarily a measure of a park's suceess,” he said.

This means that green spaces with relatively few visitors can still perform important ecological functions.

Fajar explained that densely populated neighborhoods with limited available land are among the key considerations when determining where additional green spaces are needed or where existing spaces should be improved.

Consequently, the development of new parks depends not only on community needs but also on land availability.

Development​

Over the next five years, the Jakarta Provincial Government plans to expand and improve green open spaces through measures extending beyond the construction of new parks.

“Jakarta's green open space development will focus not only on building new parks but also on improving the quality of existing green spaces, optimizing land use, strengthening connectivity between green areas, and increasing public access to open spaces,” Fajar said.

He explained that priority areas for green space development would be determined based on local needs, population density, land availability, equitable access, environmental conditions, and Jakarta's broader development policies.

Under this approach, the success of green space development will not be measured solely by the number of new parks constructed.

“Inclusivity, accessibility, ecological functions, safety, comfort, and benefits to the community are also important considerations,” Fajar said.

In improving the quality of green open spaces, the Jakarta Provincial Government also faces the challenge of maintaining existing parks and preventing their deterioration.

In 2026, the Jakarta Parks and Urban Forest Agency allocated approximately Rp378 billion for field personnel employed under the Individual Service Provider scheme (Penyedia Jasa Lainnya Perorangan, or PJLP) to maintain green open spaces.

An additional Rp93 billion was allocated for equipment and work supplies.

Together, these allocations amounted to approximately Rp471 billion.

Maintenance requirements for individual parks are determined by several factors, including their size and characteristics, the condition of vegetation and infrastructure, intensity of use, repair requirements, and available funding.

The budget is intended to ensure that parks remain safe, clean, comfortable, functional, and sustainably accessible to the public.

Construction​

The Jakarta Parks and Urban Forest Agency reported that it developed green open spaces at more than 200 locations between 2018 and 2026.

These included parks, urban forests, cemeteries, green corridors, and plant nurseries.

In 2026 alone, development projects included seven park locations, two urban forest locations, and one plant nursery, with a combined budget of approximately Rp40 billion.

The projects were distributed across four locations in South Jakarta, three in East Jakarta, and three in North Jakarta, covering a total area of approximately 3.63 hectares.

In addition to constructing new green spaces, the provincial government also carried out improvements and landscaping work at 49 locations, with an allocated budget of approximately Rp94 billion.

With Jakarta already having 1,457 parks, the development of green open spaces over the next five years will involve more than simply increasing the number of parks.

The government must also ensure that existing green spaces remain properly maintained, serve clearly defined purposes, and are more equitably accessible to residents.

Jakarta Punya 1.457 Taman, Bagaimana Rencana 5 Tahun ke Depan?

Jakarta memiliki 1.457 taman. Pemprov DKI menyiapkan strategi pengembangan RTH untuk lima tahun ke depan.

megapolitan.kompas.com