Bali’s regional legislative council has called on Governor Wayan Koster to prioritize cooperation with local businesses in implementing the foreign tourist levy (PWA), urging that
Desa Potato Head has made sustainability the foundation of its identity. Since opening in 2019, the Seminyak beachfront resort has fused environmental responsibility with high-end
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 32 percent tariff on imports from Indonesia, framing the move as a “reciprocal” response to what he described
A police officer was taken into custody after being caught riding a motorcycle during Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, in Jembrana, Bali, on 29
A Jetstar flight from Bali to Melbourne was forced to turn back after a disruptive passenger attempted to open an aircraft door while the plane
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has issued Circular Letter (SE) No. 7 of 2025, outlining new rules for foreign tourists in Bali. The regulation refines a
As Bali prepares for the Day of Silence, or Nyepi, thousands of Hindus gathered for the sacred Melasti ceremony, a purification ritual held in various
A newly revised bill expanding the role of Indonesia’s military has triggered backlash from human rights groups, legal experts, and student protesters across the country,
Indonesian state-owned oil giant Pertamina is facing a corruption scandal after prosecutors uncovered an alleged fuel adulteration scheme that may have cost the country trillions
The head of Buleleng’s Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), I Made Kuta, has been named a suspect in an alleged extortion case involving
A British cyclist who had been traveling the world by bike died in Bali after losing control of a rented motorbike on a steep road
A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Jembrana was killed after being struck by a car driven by a Russian citizen on Sunset Road, Badung, early Thursday morning.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to revise the regional regulation governing the mandatory foreign tourist levy, citing implementation challenges and low compliance rates.
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Bali on 19 March 2025, toppling trees, damaging structures, and injuring at least one person. Wind speeds reached 22
Nyepi, Bali’s annual Day of Silence, is unlike any other celebration in the world. Instead of fireworks and parties, the island comes to a complete
Online ojek drivers in Indonesia are set to receive a long-awaited holiday bonus, following a push from President Prabowo Subianto for app-based transportation companies to
Bali-based tourism operator Intrepid DMC Indonesia has launched a donation-matching initiative to support nonprofit organizations that distribute surplus food to orphanages and underprivileged communities. “Whatever
Bali’s provincial administration plans to restart the Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) bus service next month after halting operations earlier this year due to the end
An Indonesian court has sentenced a trans woman to two years and ten months in prison, alongside a fine, for a comment made during a
As Bali officials and licensed villa operators ramp up efforts to crack down on illegal foreign-owned rentals, questions about the legal pathways for foreigners to