The Bali Police Criminal Investigation Department has announced that an Australian couple has been named suspects in a prostitution case. The foreigners, identified by the initials MJLG and LJLG, are…
The Amnes Spa salon in Nusa Dua is suspected by the police of providing illegal services involving minors. Despite this, continues to operate.
Spa can serve as a cover for a business involved in organizing prostitution with underage girls. Chief of Bali Law Enforcement Department, Deva Darmadi, has stated that measures are being taken to add…
The Association of Indonesian Tourist Guides (HPI) in Bali is sounding the alarm: Unlicensed foreign tour guides and workers are increasingly active on the island.
According to the head of the association, I Nyoman Nuarta, the situation is getting out of control. Illegal workers undermine Bali’s image, create unfair competition, and even have the potential to pr…
Bali’s Municipal Police (Satpol PP) conducted an operation in central Denpasar aimed at tackling illegal outdoor advertising.
During the operation, officers removed structures that were installed without permission on sidewalks, poles, trees, and other locations. All of them spoiled the appearance, interfered with infrastruc…
The Bali authorities are launching a large-scale cleanup of illegal accommodation and foreigners with overstayed visas. In the first months of 2025, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office managed to open 4…
The Bali police have once again declared a crackdown on noisy bikes and persistent traffic offenders.
Recently, Denpasar patrols took to the roads to 'warn' reckless drivers. The main targets were illegal street racing and motorcycles with modified 'loud' mufflers (knalpot brong), which have long irri…
It seems the era of endless development and the proliferation of uniform mini-markets in Bali is coming to an end. Governor Wayan Koster has moved from words to action and issued two landmark decrees…
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…
In December 2025, a conflict erupted in the rice fields of Jatiluwih. The Bali authorities sealed off 13 restaurants and shops for violating land use regulations. The possibility of demolishing the bu…
Following the scandal with the glass elevator, the authorities in Indonesia have seriously decided to take action on Nusa Penida. Touristic attractions on cliffs, including extreme rope jumping near K…
