Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance is preparing a bill to redenominate the rupiah by removing three zeros from the national currency. The initiative, outlined under Finance Minister Regulation No. 70 of 2025, is part of the ministry’s strategic program for the 2025–2029 period. The draft legislation is expected to be finalized

The Head of Bali’s Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), I Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, clarified that the waste piled up at Bingin Beach in Pecatu, South Kuta, is not entirely composed of debris from recently demolished illegal buildings. He stated that while construction materials had been cleared earlier, the

A high tide caused by sea level rise, or rob, struck the Kuta Beach area in Badung, Bali, damaging sections of the pedestrian walkway. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025, one day after the full moon, when waves reached the coastline and lifted parts of the paving along

An Indian tourist became the victim of a mugging on Jalan Baru Belig, North Kuta, Badung, Bali. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m. WITA. The case gained widespread attention after footage of the incident circulated on social media, prompting police to begin an investigation.

The Government of Indonesia has officially handed over British national Lindsay Sandiford, 68, who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking, and Shahabadi, 35, who was serving a life sentence, to the British government. The transfer took place on Thursday evening at Kerobokan Class IIA Prison in Bali. “Following their

A meeting titled Pembinaan Komunitas Konsulat Asing (Guidance for the Foreign Consular Community) was held at the Presisi Building of Polda Bali Headquarters in Denpasar on Friday, October 31, led by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya. The meeting brought together representatives from 24 countries to discuss measures for

A 32-year-old French woman identified by her initials Kim Josy Becquet has been deported from Bali after immigration authorities discovered she was working illegally as a sales manager at a nightclub in Tibubeneng, Badung Regency. Officials confirmed that the woman was in Indonesia under a visa on arrival, which does

A French videographer identified as David Frederic Amouzegh, aged 32, became a victim of theft while staying at a villa in Pererenan Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, Bali. The burglary took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, while the victim was away from the property. According to the Acting Head

The Government of Bali and the Government of Bulgaria are discussing the possibility of forming sister city partnerships between cities under their respective administrations. The plan was presented by Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov during a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster. Deputy Minister Pavlov stated that

Four Vietnamese women have been deported from Bali after immigration authorities discovered they were working illegally as spa therapists in Kuta, Badung Regency. The deportation was carried out by the Class I Special Immigration Office at Ngurah Rai following an investigation into violations of Indonesia’s immigration laws. Head of the

The construction of a glass elevator on the cliffs of Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, has sparked widespread debate among internet users. Many critics argue that the project compromises the natural beauty of one of Bali’s most iconic tourist attractions. The project, valued at Rp 200 billion, aims to

The Badung Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) has sealed a luxury villa in Padang Linjong, Canggu, North Kuta, following confirmed violations of spatial planning regulations. The property was found to have encroached upon a protected riverbank and part of the river body. The enforcement took place on Tuesday, October