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 Bali authorities have seriously complicated life for chain stores. The parliament has passed a resolution that strictly limits not only new stores but also introduces additional rules for those al…
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-…
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…
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…
The island’s police and tourism business have launched CAKRAWASI — a digital system that records where foreigners live in real time. The reason is serious: an increase in crimes involving citizens fro…
One of the largest and most popular beach clubs in Canggu is again at the center of controversy. Environmentalists believe that the development of Finns Beach Club could deprive the area of fresh wate
Bali now has its own domain on the internet — .bali. The provincial government and the Indonesian Domain Name Management Association (PANDI) have signed an agreement to launch the new extension. The i…
