Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) unveiled a fleet of over 20 robots—ranging from humanoid figures and robotic canines to drones and tanks—during the 79th Bhayangkara Day
A sweeping corruption scandal at Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower has exposed a sprawling scheme of extortion targeting foreign workers and the companies that employ them.
Press freedom groups have urged Indonesian authorities to investigate what they describe as acts of intimidation against Tempo Magazine after the publication was sent mutilated
For years, Sawitri walked the school hallways of Jembrana, Bali, with her head down, enduring taunts about her dark skin. Today, she strides down the
A viral social media movement, #KaburAjaDulu (“Just Escape First”) has recently trended across Indonesian social media, highlighting the frustrations of young Indonesians who see better
Bali is setting its sights on drawing at least 6.5 million international visitors in 2025, with the province’s Tourism Office rolling out an impressive lineup
For expats in Bali seeking a deeper understanding of the island’s complex dynamics, two short documentaries offer an unflinching look at the costs of unchecked
As the year-end holiday season draws crowds of travelers to Bali, another less welcome influx arrives on its shores: beach waste. Beaches like Seminyak, Legian,
While much of Indonesia’s archipelago follows Islamic traditions, Bali stands out as the nation’s hub of Hinduism, with its calendar shaping daily life through religious
In a YouTube video amassing over 100.000 views, Australian internet personality Julian Petroulas gives his audience a virtual tour of his dreamy Bali villa. Standing
Wayan Koster and I Nyoman Giri Prasta, collectively known as the Koster-Giri ticket, have emerged victorious in the 2024 Bali gubernatorial election, securing 61.46% of
This article is adapted from a recent BBC report, “Mengubur mimpi punya tanah di Bali – Warga ‘terjepit’ di tengah perkembangan wisata dan kebutuhan hidup”,
