Bali Immigration Deports 342 Foreigners in Half a Year
From January to June 2026, Bali immigration authorities deported 342 foreigners. The figures were published in an official statement by the Denpasar Immigration Centre.
Illegal Narcotic Vape Lab Uncovered in Bali
Police and customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport have uncovered a network producing vapes containing THC in Bali. THC is a substance found in cannabis and has a narcotic effect.
Bali Attracts Record Number of Middle East Tourists
Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists from the Middle East. According to Bali’s statistics agency, 4,640 people from the region visited the island in April 2026, while in May the figure…
Raja Ampat: The Island Paradise Every Traveller Dreams Of
Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s most remote and impressive destinations: an archipelago where nature has remained almost untouched.
Here, you can enjoy a stay on an island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean and white sandy beaches. Instead of the usual roads and cars, there are only boats and speedboats, which are the only way to t…
Foreigners caught stealing from Mengwi pharmacy
Police in Mengwi are looking for two foreigners, believed to be from the Middle East, after money was stolen from a pharmacy till. The incident took place at Wedanta Farma pharmacy in Kapal.
KITAS Extortion Case Sparks Calls for Bali Immigration Reform
The case involving possible extortion in the processing of KITAS and KITAP permits in Bali has developed further. Indonesian MP for Bali Nyoman Parta has called for a “clean-up” of immigration offices…
Bali Denies Hong Kong Flu Outbreak Amid Growing Concern
Media outlets are actively covering the topic of “Hong Kong flu” and the “super flu”, influenza A (H3N2) subclade K. According to official Indonesian data, there are currently no signs of an outbreak o…
Foreign Tourist Mugged for Bag in Bukit
A tourist was robbed in southern Bali. It happened on Pantai Bingin street in Pecatu.
According to CCTV footage, the woman was walking alone along the road. A person on a motorbike approached her from behind, snatched her bag and rode away. The force of the pull made the tourist fall o…
Inside Bali’s Spectacular Spear Ritual in Munggu
The Balinese are among the kindest people in the world. Even a verbal argument — let alone a fight — is very rare among the island’s local people.
But once every 210 days in Munggu, dozens of local men pick up long sticks and face off against each other. This is how the traditional Mekotek ritual begins.
Tanjung Benoa Plans Tsunami Evacuation Tower
Tanjung Benoa is once again discussing a dedicated building for tsunami evacuation. At the moment, the area mainly relies on multi-storey hotels, but they do not have enough capacity.
