The Bali police have once again declared a crackdown on noisy bikes and persistent traffic offenders.
Recently, Denpasar patrols took to the roads to 'warn' reckless drivers. The main targets were illegal street racing and motorcycles with modified 'loud' mufflers (knalpot brong), which have long irri…
As Bali braces for a significant rise in tourists during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, police are ramping up efforts to ensure safety and comfort. Additional police patrols will be deploy…
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
Renting and driving a bike yourself is one of the most popular ways to get around the island.
However, every year hundreds of tourists end up in hospitals after accidents and falls on the roads. The police have launched an information campaign urging rental service owners to be more selective…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
The Badung district police have launched the road operation 'Keselamatan Agung 2026'. It will run for 14 days — from February 2 to 15, 2026 — and will include tourist areas.
The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
The laser show at Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali has been canceled indefinitely following an unexpected inspection by the civil police of Tabanan Regency.
The first test-run of the laser show took place on December 1, 2024, with the main goal of attracting more tourists to the UNESCO-listed rice terraces. The official grand opening, initially planned fo…
Three men have been detained in Bali on suspicion of illegal trafficking of medications worth nearly 2 billion rupiahs.
The head of the narcotics police reported that these involve batches of psychotropic drugs and potent medications distributed without licenses and prescriptions. More than 65,000 tablets and capsules…
A new initiative has started in Bali to improve tourist services and enhance security measures in popular areas.
Last week, a one-day English training session was held in Denpasar for dozens of police officers. The classes focused on basic communication skills with foreigners, from greetings and polite questions…
