Indonesia is set to welcome a new hospital, Bali International Hospital (BIH), said to adopt an “international standard”. The hospital will begin its soft opening in April 2025. The hospital, located in the Sanur Special Economic Zone (KEK Sanur), is designed with eco-friendly principles and equipped with cutting-edge medical technology,

Two officers from the Sentra Pelayanan Kepolisian Terpadu (SPKT) of Kuta Police Station are under investigation by Bali Police’s Profession and Security Division (Bidpropam) for allegedly extorting a Colombian tourist. The incident occurred while the tourist was attempting to report a robbery in Uluwatu, Jimbaran. In a statement on Tuesday,

The Gianyar Regency Government officially closed down the accommodation business PARQ Ubud, often referred to as the “Russian Village in Bali,” on 20 January 2025. The closure was enacted under Regent Decree No. 285/E-09/HK/2025, citing violations of local regulations. Legal Violations Prompt Closure General Administration Assistant for the Gianyar Regency

The Bali Provincial Government has ramped up its commitment to reducing single-use plastic waste with a new directive banning plastic packaging for food and beverages in government institutions and schools. The move comes as concerns about Bali’s mounting plastic waste problem continue to dominate local and international discussions. The circular,

Following a 19-year imprisonment in Indonesia, Matthew Norman, a member of the infamous Bali Nine drug trafficking group, was arrested in Sydney just weeks after his return to Australia. The charges stem from an alleged car theft nearly two decades ago, committed shortly before his ill-fated drug smuggling operation in

The “Koin Jagat” phenomenon, a viral augmented reality game sweeping Indonesia, has sparked significant concern in Denpasar. The game, which encourages players to search for virtual coins in public spaces that can be exchanged for cash prizes ranging from Rp300.000 to Rp100 million, has led to widespread damage to public

A three-year-old Australian girl tragically drowned in a private villa pool in Kerobokan, Bali, on Thursday, 16 January 2025, during a family holiday. Despite her father’s efforts to pull her from the water and rush her to BIMC Hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Investigation Underway Police in Badung

A 25-year-old French tourist died at the scene of a hit-and-run accident on Jalan Raya Canggu in North Kuta, Badung, early Friday morning. “The victim suffered severe head injuries and died at the scene,” said Ipda Putu Sukarma, Public Relations Officer for the Badung Police, on Friday afternoon, 17 January.

Following the launch of a new low-cost direct flight between Bali and Darwin by Air Asia last week, TransNusa has announced a new international route linking Denpasar, Bali (DPS), and Perth, Australia (PER), set to debut on 20 March 2025. The service will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft with

Bali has been recognized as the second-best travel destination in the world, just behind London, England, according to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025. This accolade sharply contrasts the island’s inclusion in Fodor’s recent “No List” of destinations to avoid. “Living Postcard” Described by Tripadvisor as a “living postcard, an Indonesian

Bali’s Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported 37 weather-related disasters between 6–12 January 2025, with material losses estimated at Rp 320 million. The events, caused by heavy rainfall and strong winds, did not result in any injuries or fatalities, according to BPBD Chief I Made Rentin. “Bali is now in