Northern Bali Expands Cashless Payments
A few years ago, almost everywhere in Bali accepted only cash. Cards rarely worked — mostly in large hotels and expensive restaurants. Now the situation is changing: digital payments are becoming the…
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Bali Airport Goes Digital with New Cashless Payment Kit
Bank Indonesia is launching the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack — a simple 'all-in-one' kit for those arriving in Bali. Buy it right at the airport — and you’re ready for a cashless life. It includes a…
Kuta Beach Goes Cashless: Park with Ease!
A cashless parking payment system has been implemented at Kuta Beach. Visitors can now pay for parking using only credit or debit cards. This applies to both motorbikes and cars. In the coming months…
Free Food, 9 Araks and More at Ubud Food Festival
If you’ve been dreaming of getting into Indonesian food for ages, but so far you haven’t dared to go beyond nasi goreng, you really should make it to the Ubud Food Festival.
Face Verification Becomes Mandatory for SIM Purchases
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
Bali Governor Urges Tourists to Pay Visitor Levy
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
BPJS. Insurance for KITAS Visa Holders in Indonesia
All residents of Indonesia, including immigrants residing in the country for six months or more, are obligated to obtain health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan).
If you work for a company, whether local or foreign, you will receive what is known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
PermataBank Introduces New Rules for Inactive Accounts
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
Free Electric Buses to Nusa Dua Extended to November
The first month of the test operation of the Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) electric buses has been completed. From September 8 to October 6, the first electric bus, fully battery-powered, ran the route fro…
No More Free Parking Violations: Ubud Goes Digital
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
