Bali police will now stop not only motorbike riders but also motorists. Previously, they focused on catching those driving without a license and helmet, but now attention is drawn to tourism taxis. In…
In Denpasar, five people were fined for dumping rubbish in unauthorised places. Four were fined 100,000 rupiah for leaving waste by the roadside. Another was fined 300,000 rupiah for illegal dumping.
From July 14 to July 27, 2025, the traffic police in Buleleng conducted the 'Patuh Agung 2025' operation aimed at improving road discipline. Over two weeks, officers issued 3,339 fines. The main offen…
At Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of some international departures via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Do…
On the evening of 9 May, Badung police carried out a road check at the Tiying-Tutul intersection in the Mengwi area. The operation ran from 17:00 to 20:30.
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…
Investing in property in Bali may look attractive, but this is also where foreign buyers regularly face legal and financial risks. Many believe that once the contract is signed and payment is made, th…
In the village of Bayung Gede in Kintamani, there’s a place that’s barely mentioned in tourist guides. Random travellers rarely end up here. Now and then, it’s visited only by those who already know B…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
Bali is continuing to tackle one of the most sensitive issues of recent years: foreign-owned companies operating in sectors that are formally intended for locals. Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment (B…
