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 similar 2023 directive and aims to ensure that tourism aligns with Bali’s cultural values and maintains order. What’s New in SE No. 7 of 2025?

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 locations across the island. The event, a key part of the lead-up to Nyepi, saw large processions and prayers. Purification and Reflection in Buleleng In

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, with critics warning it could signal a regression to the authoritarian practices of the past. The amended law, known as the RUU TNI, was passed

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 of rupiah—while reports of tampered fuel continue to pile up at the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) in Jakarta, with hundreds of consumers lodging complaints. The

A snorkeling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s Bali island on Friday, killing one woman and injuring two others, local authorities said. The vessel, identified as the Sea Dragon, was en route from Bali to Nusa Penida, a popular island destination, when

The Ministry of Communication and Digital will comply with a request from the Bali provincial government to temporarily suspend telecommunication and broadcasting services across the island during Nyepi on 29 March 2025. “In relation to Nyepi, we will issue a letter to all operators, including not only mobile service providers

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 permits for subsidized housing developments. The Bali High Prosecutor’s Office (Kejati Bali) announced his suspect status following an investigation into irregularities in the permit approval

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 in the island’s north, an inquest has heard. Nathan Molyneaux, 43, from southwest England, had already completed 19.300 km of his journey when he was

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. The victim was hit at around 02.30 WITA at Kilometer 88, Sunset Road, Kuta. Police have taken the driver, a 37-year-old Russian national, into custody

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. Speaking at a plenary session of the Bali Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) on 19 March 2025, Koster noted that out of 6.333.360 foreign tourists visiting

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 km/h, causing widespread disruption across several regencies. Damage to Temples and Buildings In Klungkung, Pura Watu Klotok sustained heavy damage as strong winds brought down