Beach clubs, restaurants and bars—of course, holidays in Bali often involve alcohol. Here you can try cocktails, local drinks, and well-known global brands of spirits.
Unfortunately, the problem of counterfeit alcohol remains in its worst form: methanol poisoning. The mass incidents that used to make the news have almost disappeared, but that doesn’t mean the proble…
The Australian Government’s SmartTraveller has reaffirmed Indonesia’s travel advisory status as “Exercise a high degree of caution.” This means Australians can continue enjoying trips to Bali while st…
Arak, a traditional distilled beverage, holds unique significance in Bali as it is the only Indonesian island where it can be legally enjoyed in a variety of settings.
Indonesia is staying firmly committed to its green energy transition — even in areas where it may seem challenging to implement. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that…
Last week in Laos, a group of tourists suffered from poisoning caused by low-quality alcohol, resulting in six fatalities.
What could connect relatively distant, impoverished communist Laos and flourishing Bali? One link is counterfeit alcohol, which is present and sold in significant quantities in Indonesia. There is a s…
From 10 June, Pertamina increased the price of Pertamax fuel (octane rating: 92). In Bali, Java, Madura and Nusa Tenggara, a litre now costs 16,250 rupiah.
Before the increase, Pertamax was sold for 12,300 rupiah per litre. The rise is 3,950 rupiah, or around 32%.
Recently, the Indonesian authorities introduced QR codes for refueling with Pertalite gasoline. Initially, this brand was subsidized by the state as fuel for the less affluent segments of the populati…
Pertalite is the most popular and cheapest fuel in Indonesia with a low octane number (90), meant for low-income groups. It is unsuitable for modern engines.
Why is Pertalite a poor choice?
Sabu-sabu, a cheap and highly addictive form of crystal methamphetamine, is infiltrating every layer of life in Bali. It slips quietly into daily routines — from delivery drivers trying to stay awake…
Bali residents complain about a shortage of Pertamax fuel at several gas stations.
The issue has affected Denpasar, Badung, and especially the southern regions of the island, where some stations have completely stopped selling Pertamax, continuing to offer only subsidized Pertalite.
