Bali May Temporarily Close Tourist Sites Over Landslide Risks
Bali's authorities have asked tourism businesses to check the outdoor sites their guests visit before the rainy season to see whether they are at risk of landslides or floods.
Central Denpasar Road Closures: What Drivers Need to Know
On Friday, 6 November, from 13:00 to 17:00, streets around Puri Pemecutan palace in central Denpasar, near Badung Market, will be closed.
A major ceremony is underway at the palace, and some of the rituals take place right on the road. The next closures are on 9 November: from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 until the morning of the 10th.
East Bali to Hold Traditional Stick Fights to Summon Rain
The fifth Seraya Culture Fest concludes today, 7 November, in the village of Seraya in East Bali.
The highlight of the festival is gebug ende, a traditional form of combat with rattan sticks. Visitors can watch the final bouts from 16:00 to 18:00, and admission is free.
Prenups in Bali: What Every Mixed Couple Should Know
Getting married in Bali to the Indonesian man or woman you love: building a family with someone from another culture is fascinating and exciting.
But marriage is not just romance and a beautiful ceremony. To build a truly strong mixed family, you need to understand the legal side of such a union. You have probably noticed people on expat forums…
Shoes Off! Kerobokan to Host a Giant Beach Walk
On Sunday, 8 November, at 5:30 am, participants in Varash Fun Grounding will walk barefoot along Petitenget Beach in Kerobokan.
The organisers expect 3,000 people. There is a fee to take part, and registration is open until 30 October.
Discover Munduk’s Hidden Trails by Buggy
Munduk is one of Bali's most scenic mountain areas, known for its coffee plantations, waterfalls and cool climate.
The area offers fresh mountain air, green hills and plenty of small roads winding through forests and villages. You can explore it on foot or by car, or behind the wheel of a buggy on the “On the Trai…
Motorcyclist Snatches Foreigner’s Gold Chain in Kerobokan
In Kerobokan, a motorcyclist snatched a gold chain from a Polish national as he was walking to a minimarket with his companion.
The chain weighed about 38 grams and was valued at roughly 80 million rupiah ($4,400).
Foreigner Faces Nine Years in Bali Over Drug Charges
Prosecutors in Bali have asked for a Belarusian citizen to be sentenced to nine years in prison and fined 100 million rupiah over cocaine and marijuana.
If the fine is not paid, 60 days will be added to his sentence. This is the prosecutor's demand, not a verdict: the defence will respond at the next hearing at the court in Denpasar.
Gili Trawangan Beach Cleanup Starts in November
In November, authorities plan to remove business owners' structures from the beach at Gili Trawangan, with 189 structures on the list.
Permanent buildings will not be allowed on the shore. Sun loungers, tables, chairs and umbrellas will stay, but their number will be limited.
Companies in Indonesia Face New Annual Reporting Penalties
Ditjen AHU has extended the transition period for submitting annual reports from PT and PT PMA companies for 2025 until 31 December 2026. It was previously due to end on 31 October.
