Despite the availability of e-cards for paying the Bali Mandara Toll Road, few tourists have purchased them. Some hope for the kindness of locals waiting in line behind them. Alternatively, you can pa…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Bali’s shadow property market has once again drawn the authorities’ attention. The AREBI Bali brokers’ association has reported growing activity by foreign intermediaries and called for tighter contro…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban non-Balinese individuals from working as drivers of tourist transport.
“Vehicles transporting tourists with license plates not registered in Bali will no longer be allowed to operate. They must use Bali-registered DK plates, and the drivers must hold Indonesian ID cards…
In Sanur, internet cables are continuing to be moved into the unified underground SJUT-IPT system. In the coming months, this may affect subscribers on three streets: Danau Buyan, Danau Toba and Danau…
Badung Police are investigating a fight involving foreigners at the Jade by Todd English bar in Tibubeneng, near Canggu. A video of the fight has spread on social media. The footage shows several peop…
In one of the most photogenic spots in Bukit, located near the famous Pandawa Beach, the Tanah Barak Canyon, private vehicles are now prohibited. Tourists will need to either walk or use a paid shuttl…
From 2 to 15 June, a trial traffic scheme will be introduced at two junctions: Jalan Hang Tuah — Jalan Danau Beratan and Jalan Hang Tuah — Jalan Sedap Malam. This is an area in South Denpasar that man…
In Bali, officials ordered the construction of a hotel in Cepaka, Tabanan, to be halted. The site is located next to the Penet River. An inspection found several violations: the building does not matc…
