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Serian Haze Emergency: Sarawak API Hits 519

Serian Haze Emergency: Sarawak API Hits 519

Serian district in Sarawak hit API 519 as Indonesian haze triggered an emergency request — what it means for travel and health.
Tourise Awards Nominations Open for 2026-2027

Tourise Awards Nominations Open for 2026-2027

The second Tourise Awards are open for nominations from 1 Sept to 19 Nov 2026, with six judged categories plus a new wellness prize and a Ri...
Kalimantan Fire Hotspots Surge in West and Central

Kalimantan Fire Hotspots Surge in West and Central

West Kalimantan hotspots jumped to 859 and Central Kalimantan to 623 as of 1 September, putting the two provinces back on top priority for f...
Nusa Penida Pushes Hidden Gems Beyond Kelingking

Nusa Penida Pushes Hidden Gems Beyond Kelingking

Bali's Nusa Penida is steering visitors beyond Kelingking to quieter spots — Goa Giri Putri's 280m cave temple, Guyangan's cliff steps, Suwe...
Agoda Backs Eurovision Asia Finale in Bangkok

Agoda Backs Eurovision Asia Finale in Bangkok

Agoda is the official travel partner for Eurovision Song Contest Asia, with the finale set for 14 November 2026 in Bangkok and new travel of...
Kualanamu Flights Resume After Sinabung Eruption

Kualanamu Flights Resume After Sinabung Eruption

Kualanamu Airport is back to normal after Mount Sinabung ash forced 45 cancellations — here are the NOTAM updates and what to check before y...
Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Flights

Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Flights

Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 free domestic roundtrip seats to travellers who buy an international roundtrip to Jakarta or Bali, vali...
FLY91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600 Aircraft in $1 Billion Deal

FLY91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600 Aircraft in $1 Billion Deal

India's FLY91 has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops valued at about $1 billion on 3 September 2026, the largest ATR order in...