Daihatsu Rocky
The Daihatsu Rocky is an excellent choice for those who value comfort and compact size. It is just as enjoyable to drive to dinner in Ubud, meet guests at the airport, or head out for beautiful coasta…
Flores Volcano Erupts Again, Bali Remains Unaffected
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is active again on the island of Flores, in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province. The volcano is currently at Level III status, meaning heightened alert. This is a serious…
Canggu Brawl Erupts After Foreigner Spits at Taxi Driver
Shouting, chaos and a dozen people pushing each other. From the footage now going viral on Balinese social media, it is impossible to tell what sparked the fight on Batu Bolong.
Kuta Police Investigate Tourist iPhone Theft
Kuta police are investigating a case involving a tourist from New Zealand whose phone was snatched while she was riding as a passenger on a motorbike near the Tuban underpass.
Bali Plans Faster Traffic Fixes Around the Airport
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered work to improve transport access to Ngurah Rai Airport to be accelerated.
Meeting participants discussed traffic jams at the airport entrance and exit, bottlenecks in Badung and Denpasar, and the fact that the problem cannot be solved one junction at a time.
Indonesia Deports Foreigner for Unauthorized Work
A 54-year-old Australian citizen was deported from Indonesia via Ngurah Rai Airport. According to the immigration authorities, the woman, identified by the initials PDN, was managing accommodation in…
Rental Dispute Ends With Police at Bali Villa
Balinese investigators are examining videos showing a crowd of strong-built men with sticks smashing the gates of a villa in Nusa Dua and forcing their way onto the property. The footage was filmed by…
Visa Extensions Now Available at Bali’s Plaza Renon
The Denpasar Immigration Office has opened a temporary service point at Plaza Renon shopping centre. It is located on the 3rd floor, next to the cinema, and is open on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00.
Your Guide to Sick Leave and Vacation in Indonesia
Annual leave and sick leave in Indonesia are much clearer than they may seem at first glance.
The main rules are set out in law and in the BPJS social security system, through which sick pay and some social benefits are processed. The issue is usually not a lack of rules, but the fact that the…
No Closure Planned for Bali’s Suwung Landfill
Bali has clarified what will happen to the Suwung landfill. It had previously been planned for closure on 1 August. Now Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has explained that it is not the la…
