Nusa Penida Gets a Single 112 Emergency Number
Klungkung Regency has launched a single emergency number — 112. Calls are free, and the number can be used to report a fire, accident, crime, natural disaster, or someone in urgent need of medical hel…
Bali Keeps Ban on Plastic Water Bottles Under One Litre
Bali’s ban on drinking water in plastic containers smaller than one litre can no longer be challenged.
A local water producer’s lawsuit against the provincial authorities failed at two levels, the deadline for a cassation appeal expired on July 29, and the ruling became legally binding. The circular de…
Bali Deports Australian for Working at Yoga Retreat
A 55-year-old Australian man has been deported from Bali after leading meditation sessions at a yoga retreat while staying in Indonesia on a Visa on Arrival (VOA). Singaraja Immigration classified the…
Sira Village Outlet: What Bali’s New Shopping Destination Is Really Like
After several major shopping centres opened in Bali, it seemed the island’s retail scene was finally well covered. Yet anyone looking for specific international brands still had the same problem: find…
Bali to Host President’s Cup Finals Behind Closed Doors
Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar has been chosen to host the semifinals and final of the 2026 Piala Presiden. The tournament’s decisive match is scheduled for August 6. Despite the significance…
How to Exit a PT PMA Without Overspending
Your company in Bali is no longer delivering the expected results, your plans have changed, or the business is no longer relevant. In this situation, many owners immediately consider liquidating their…
New Rating System Puts Bali Hotels Under Review
The Bali Kerthi Compliance hotel assessment system has been launched in Bali. Hotels receive one of three ratings — Gold, Platinum or Diamond — which are expected to be displayed on online booking pla…
Nusa Penida Entry Fees Expand to All Beaches and Viewpoints
From 12 August, visitors to Nusa Penida will be charged 25 thousand rupiah to enter the main beaches and viewpoints. This is separate from the island entry fee that foreigners already pay. Guides say…
Borneo: An Adventure Deep into Indonesia’s Wild Side
If you have ever wanted to feel like part of a National Geographic expedition, Borneo is where that feeling becomes a reality.
Most of the island is still covered by tropical rainforest more than 130 million years old, making it one of the oldest on the planet. Many parts of Borneo are still accessible only by water, giving t…
New Rules for Construction and Business in Kintamani
Any construction or commercial projects in the Batur and Kintamani area must be approved by local elders and custodians of tradition.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster made the statement during a melaspas purification ceremony at the historic site of the old Batur village. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Rarud Batur — the exodus…
