With the New Year looming, Indonesia is gearing up for various celebrations and activities set for 2025. Among these events, new community festivities, entertainment programming, and even technological improvements for communication services are making headlines.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced enhancements to its network infrastructure aimed at supporting patrons’ digital experiences over the festive period. Following the report by BeritaNasional.com, company CEO Vikram Sinha expressed, “Indosat is committed to providing impressive digital experiences, especially at important moments like the turn of the year.” The telecommunications giant has prepared itself with over 190,000 4G base transceiver stations (BTS) and 103 5G stations positioned across Indonesia to meet surge demands.
This year’s New Year period, running from December 22, 2024, to January 2, 2025, is expected to see more than just partying and fireworks. With the data traffic anticipated to spike by over 10% on January 1, the firm has integrated advanced AI technologies and automation to monitor network quality proactively.
“We maintain 24/7 monitoring through our Digital Intelligence Operations Center (DIOC), ensuring customers can enjoy the best digital experiences anytime,” Sinha noted, emphasizing the network’s agility to handle spikes caused by increases in platform usage such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube.
Meanwhile, the town of Jember is making headlines for its upcoming New Year's Eve event, Jember Nusantara Fest, taking place at the newly inaugurated Alun-alun Jember Nusantara. This event has quickly become the centerpiece for local New Year celebrations. Yet, as reported by jatimnow.com, this new venue has received criticism for lacking child-friendly amenities, highlighting community sentiments surrounding local developments.
“[The new square] is not child-friendly,” lamented concerned parents, as they expressed their disappointment over the lack of children's play facilities at the costly site. Nevertheless, local authorities are optimistic about the festivity bringing together families and communities.
The event promises entertainment and activities for all ages, even as the town also faces environmental concerns raised by citizens about degraded coastal mangroves. Discussions continue about ensuring balanced community growth and sustainability, juxtaposed against festive activities.
Charitable initiatives are also gaining attention this New Year's season. On January 2, 2025, the staff of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Affairs of Central Kalimantan visited the Roti Hidup Orphanage as part of their New Year celebrations, focusing on community support and kindness. Nita Fera, acting head of the agency, expressed, “We hope this visit brings joy and meaning to our Christmas celebrations.” This visit included donations like food supplies and mattresses.
Meanwhile, families looking for entertainment during the holiday can turn to television as various movies air from January 1 to 5, 2025. TRIBUNSUMSEL.COM brings attention to the television schedule featuring films like Mencuri Raden Saleh and FLU, making for cozy family gatherings at home.
These film screenings are part of the broader trend of activities as families look to celebrate together during the holiday season. This televised programming aims to provide both entertainment and connection during the festive period.
Across the nation, from Jakarta to Bali, the New Year’s vibe is palpable, with shops and malls set to offer special promotions and events. For example, Transmart's holiday sale, featuring substantial discounts, invites shoppers to stock up on household goods and enjoy significant savings.
While communities celebrate the incoming year, plans are laid not only for joy but also for reflection on communal values, sustainability, and support. The actions taken during these celebrations reflect society’s spirit of togetherness and care, fostering bonds among people and opportunity for community growth.
And as Indonesians prepare to ring in the new year, there's much to look forward to—from vibrant events and family gatherings to communal support initiatives. This season embodies the dual spirit of celebration and benevolence, proving once again how the new year can bring hope, renewal, and positive change.