Members of Bali’s parliament met in Denpasar to discuss who really controls the island’s territory — the state or business. I Made Supartha, chair of the special commission on spatial planning, assets…
There are expected to be even more rice fields on the paradise island soon. Bali’s authorities are seriously concerned about the threat to food security; the province’s governor, Wayan Koster, plans t…
While some are wrapping up the year and making plans for the next, the Bali authorities have passed a law in the final days of December that could significantly alter the property market’s regulations…
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 controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban non-Balinese individuals from working as drivers of tourist transport.
“Vehicles transporting tourists with license plates not registered in Bali will no longer be allowed to operate. They must use Bali-registered DK plates, and the drivers must hold Indonesian ID cards…
Bali’s coastline is rapidly changing. Erosion is washing away beaches and cliffs, and the ocean is reclaiming land. Governor Wayan Koster stated that the island is losing territory — and if urgent mea…
The Bali government is developing a set of regional regulations aimed at combating the use of proxies by foreigners when purchasing land. This is a response to an issue that authorities say has reache…
Torrential rains that hit Bali starting September 8, 2025, caused widespread flooding and caught the attention of media from Australia and Singapore to the USA and UK. The disaster affected Denpasar…
