Foreigners report that Permata Bank is blocking funds in accounts “for further investigation.” The reason? A “scam” complaint filed with Permata’s security service by a participant in a USDT-to-rupiah…
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission has clarified the status of visa agencies and agents in Bali in the case involving illegal payments for processing documents for foreigners.
The Bali authorities have set a target of 6.625 million international tourists for 2026. The province’s Tourism Office said the benchmark is set out in the strategic plan through to 2030. At the same…
Ngurah Rai Airport now has two more destinations in Australia. In March, Jetstar launched flights between Bali and Avalon, and between Bali and the Sunshine Coast. Australia remains the number-one sou…
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
Indonesian authorities have revealed the cause behind the recent outage of their electronic visa portal, affecting digital immigration systems across major airports, including Bali’s Ngurah Rai Intern…
The traditional-style pinisi tourist boat, KM Putri Sakinah, sank in the strait off Padar Island in the Komodo National Park area (West Manggarai, Flores). Onboard were 11 people. In the initial hours…
Indonesia’s government has proposed introducing a limited form of dual citizenship.
Under the plan, eligibility would not be open to the general public but restricted to selected members of the Indonesian diaspora and foreign experts whose skills or achievements are considered strate…
Many people first come to Bali in winter to escape the snow and cold. But those who have visited the island several times are increasingly planning their trips between June and September. These months…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has supported accelerating the new airport project in North Bali. The airport is proposed to be built on land in Kubutambahan, Buleleng Regency, using private inv…