The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the island cannot cope with traffic jams: the congestion is already hindering tourism and may eventually reduce interest in visiting. According to him…
A scandal is unfolding in Denpasar regarding a factory for building materials, constructed in a protected mangrove forest. The EcoCrete enterprise was located behind a limestone road along the Ngurah…
Every day, Bali Airport welcomes and sends off around 76,000 people. Almost every foreigner entering Indonesia starts their journey here. Therefore, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster decided to visit the a…
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…
Bali is asking Jakarta to help build roads, interchanges, ports and water supply systems.
Governor Wayan Koster said that in 2025 the island brought Indonesia around 176 trillion rupiah in tourism revenue, but can no longer cope with the growing pressure on its own.
Hopes that the current ban on conquering Batur and Agung and other peaks would be lifted with the departure of the former governor, Wayan Koster, have not materialized. While in power, Koster issued a…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that he rejects the proposal to establish a legalized casino, even given the potential profit of 100 trillion rupiah.
According to him, the refusal is dictated by the principles of developing cultural tourism, which forms the basis of Bali’s economy. Currently, 60 percent of Bali’s gross product is generated by touri
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…
The residents of Bali Province have learned the name of their “new old” governor. After counting 90% of the ballots, it was revealed to be Wayan Koster, a figure well-known to many expats. Koster hims…
