January, 2026 - Wasahi Aramduhun is the new Prime Minister. See the new Cabinet here. Among the first measures is the excemption of tourist visa for Indonesians. Closer relations with China are expected.

June, 2022 - Weak economic performance is a challenge for the new Prime Minister. Read more.

October, 2021 - Kaupelan reopens the borders for foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated local population reached 75%.

August, 2021 - The future of FICT is uncertain. Vaccination against Covid-19 is ongoing. Read more.

May, 2021 - Kaupelan celebrates 50 years of UIEMB. Read more.

April, 2021 - Covid vaccination at slow pace and a timid recovery of economy. Read more.

November, 2020 - Amid Covid-19 outbreak, the population approval to current government decreases due to poor performance in the economy. Read more.

April, 2020 - Due to Covid-19 outbreak, the government banned all foreign travellers with limited exceptions, closed schools and limited the commerce and services in the country. Read more.

November, 2019 - Kaupelan won FICT Games 2019. Read more.

August, 2019 - The government approves e-Visa for foreign tourists. See more details.

October, 2017 - Parliamentary elections confirm the majority of Party of Progress of PM Sindi Wisnumatan. Read more.

June, 2017 - The FICT Games 2017 was played in Kaupelan in the first two weeks of June.

Official name: Liraidahen Kaupelan (Kingdom of Kaupelan)

Climate: tropical; average temperature: 26ºC (Jan., 27ºC, Jul., 24ºC); Rain: 1 830mm yearly
Local time: GMT +9h
Political status: Constitutional Monarchy

Head of State: HML Kira II Wasahi Sunu Wuru Kamak Purajaya (since 2009)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Lawin Peng (since 2021)