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…
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
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…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster commented on demographic data from the provincial administration. Bali’s population growth in 2025 totalled 0.66% compared with the previous year.
Koster linked the low growth to risks to preserving the Balinese cultural model. He said that if the number of indigenous residents who regularly hold and support traditional ceremonies declines, the…
Governor Wayan Koster announced the need to reform the OSS RBA (Online Single Submission — Risk Based Approach) system — a national online platform for business registration and licensing. He emphasiz…
The frame of a glass lift around 180 metres tall at Kelingking Beach (Nusa Penida) is still standing, even though the investor was given a deadline to dismantle it voluntarily. The provincial public o…
The Bali provincial government is preparing a large-scale coordinated clean-up campaign targeting rubbish in the ocean and rivers. The campaign is set to start on 1 March 2026: clean-ups are planned a…
