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 Bali authorities decided to demolish dozens of buildings at Bingin Beach, deeming them illegal. In response, the residents of Pecatu village protested, asking not to be deprived of their sole sour…
The state-owned company PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) has launched the region’s first Smart Microgrid on Nusa Penida — a microgrid that integrates solar installations, battery systems, and backup di…
The Kemang neighborhood in South Jakarta ranked 28th in the list of the world’s most interesting neighborhoods according to the British publication Time Out. Experts highlighted its creative and laid-…
The Bali government is launching a new reward scheme for those who help collect the tourist tax. It will include hotels, villas, tourist sites, and travel agencies.
Governor Wayan Koster reminded that under the new regional regulation No. 2 of 2025, partners can earn up to three percent commission for participating in tax collection. In 2024, the island received…
Finding suitable premises for a business in Bali is not easy. Many factors need to align — a convenient location, favorable rental conditions, and most importantly, the ability to obtain all necessary…
All beaches in Bali are public, and no one has the right to make them private. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has decided to clearly define the boundaries and reminded hotel and villa owners that buying o…
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…
On Bali’s largest lake, Batur, the authorities, along with an investor from Korea, plan to launch an electric cruise ship. The project is presented as another step towards 'ecotourism,' but many local…
The Indonesian bank Permata issued a record number of cards to foreigners in February 2022. Local plastic cards are used for cryptocurrency transactions and everyday payments.
