Bali Police Bust Massive Gas Scam Syndicate!
The gas case was uncovered by the Denpasar police. A gang of criminals was involved in transferring subsidized gas from 3 kg cylinders into 12 kg and 50 kg containers and then selling it.
Government Seeks Fresh Solutions to Tackle Subsidized Gas Shortages
In recent years, Bali residents have repeatedly faced shortages of subsidized 3-kilogram gas cylinders. People were forced to stand in long lines to buy gas at affordable prices or discovered that the…
Mysterious Light Spotted in Bali’s Night Sky
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
Residents of Sanur Protest Against Offshore Gas Terminal
In Sanur, locals have protested against plans to build a floating LNG terminal in the waters of the Sidakarya village, South Denpasar.
Authorities justify the project as a move towards energy sustainability: Bali should be less reliant on coal and oil. However, locals believe the benefits are not worth the risk to the ocean and touri
Ubud’s Top Hospitals: Where to Go for Medical Care
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BIMC is a network of private international-level clinics. It was the first clinic in Indonesia to be accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
Viral Video: Kids Climb Onto Giant Whale in Indonesia
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
Climbs Stopped on Mount Ijen After Tourist Disappears
A tourist went missing on 18 February at one of Java’s most beautiful natural landmarks, Mount Ijen. The search is still ongoing and, despite favourable weather, rescuers have not yet been able to fin…
Bali Faces Waste Chaos After Landfill Ban Protest
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.
Indonesia Simplifies Rules for Investors
Opening a company with foreign capital in Indonesia has become easier. The minimum paid-up share capital is now reduced from 10 to 2.5 billion rupiahs. The rules changed on October 2, 2025, when the n…
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