Bali has announced a date that until now had only been mentioned in broad promises: on 8 July 2026, the authorities plan to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a waste-to-energy facility. Bali Governor…
After Bali banned the Suwung landfill from accepting organic waste from 1 April 2026, the authorities faced an unexpected consequence: residents began burning rubbish en masse in their own yards.
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…
In Badung, Bali’s most tourist-heavy regency, all 124 traditional villages must have their own waste management rules. These rules are known as perarem.
The authorities have specifically stated that the rules also apply to visitors and tourists staying in a particular traditional village.
Many entrepreneurs arrive in Indonesia feeling they’ve found the perfect team: staff are polite, calm, don’t argue, and rarely get into conflict. At first, it seems like working together will be easy.
Bali Police have said they will step up efforts to tackle street robberies, theft and attacks on the roads. They promise to focus especially on late night and early morning, when such crimes happen mo…
Indonesian police have started actively using drones to monitor offences and issue fines to those who break the rules. For now, the flying patrol units operating with the ETLE Drone Patrol Presisi sys…
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…
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
Bali has clarified what will happen to the Suwung landfill. It had previously been planned for closure on 1 August. Now Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has explained that it is not the la…
