The ferry on the Java-Bali line faced troubles again. The vessel was heading to the port of Gilimanuk, but strong currents, a storm, and heavy rain thwarted its plans.
KMP Cemerlang 55 departed from the Javanese port of Banyuwangi with 53 passengers and cargo: 14 motorcycles, one three-wheeled truck, and eight cars. Around 2:30 PM, the ferry lost control and was car…
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
Bali plans to build special ports for trucks. The idea is for lorries to no longer enter the island through the overcrowded Gilimanuk, but to unload at other locations. Transport Minister Dudi Purwaga…
Police in the Bali province reported two arrests linked to international drug trafficking channels. The estimated total value of the seized substances is around 18 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
On one of Bali’s main transport arteries, the national road connecting the Gilimanuk port and Denpasar, a section of the road suddenly collapsed. Traffic is under threat as only a narrow strip of asph…
A major fire broke out on the island of Gili Trawangan on the morning of 12 March in a coastal tourist area. The fire started at around 06:30 local time and was brought under control by 09:00. Accordi…
Indonesian police are preparing for two waves of return traffic after the long weekend at the end of Ramadan. The first is expected on 24–25 March, and the second on 28–29 March. Authorities expect th…
Although each of the Gili Islands has its own unique vibe, they all share a common geophysical feature: the western sides usually have wide, shallow reef areas, while the eastern sides tend to be narr…
An unknown object resembling a torpedo was found in the waters off Gili Trawangan. The discovery sparked widespread discussion on social media, where users are debating what the object might be for.
Bali Immigration reported that on 28 March a 45-year-old UK citizen identified by the initials S.L. was detained in the international terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport. According to the agency, he had ar…