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Upd. 30/12/25
Tragedy at Sea Near Komodo: Tourist Boat Sinks

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…

Tragedy at Sea Near Komodo: Tourist Boat Sinks
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Upd. 14/08/25
Indonesia Should Appreciate Bali, Says Koster

Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that the island contributes a significant portion of Indonesia’s tourism revenue and deserves more attention from the capital.

At a regional congress of the Bali branch of the Hanura party, he emphasized that abroad, Bali is more recognizable than Indonesia itself.

Indonesia Should Appreciate Bali, Says Koster
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Upd. 06/07/25
Bali’s Busiest Day for Air Travel Announced

Ngurah Rai International Airport expects a record summer flux. From June 23 to July 14, over 1.6 million passengers will pass through its terminals on 9,884 flights. The busiest day will be July 6.

Bali’s Busiest Day for Air Travel Announced
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Upd. 06/01/26
Bali Will Check Foreigners’ Savings on Arrival

The Bali authorities are preparing a regional law on "quality tourism" and want to check the financial stability of foreign travelers.

It’s not about a fixed amount in the account. They will look at the bank statement for the last three months and compare the funds with how long the person plans to stay in Bali and what activities th…

Bali Will Check Foreigners’ Savings on Arrival
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Upd. 23/12/25
Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali

For such a popular resort, there are still few places in Bali with good snorkeling. Authorities have decided to change this and are preparing two new areas for snorkeling.

These are the coastal waters of Tulamben in the east of Bali (Karangasem district) and Pemuteran in the north of the island (Buleleng district). Experts are studying the seabed and reef conditions, ma…

Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali
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Upd. 03/07/25
Ferry Sinks Near Bali: Dozens Missing

A major tragedy occurred on the evening of July 2 off the coast of Bali: the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, traveling from Ketapang port in East Java to Gilimanuk port in Bali, sank about half an hour a…

Ferry Sinks Near Bali: Dozens Missing
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Upd. 06/12/25
Easier to Stay, Harder to Belong: Indonesia Updates Rules

Indonesia opens its doors for long-term residence to those connected to the country while simultaneously closing the path to full citizenship.

The new immigration policy shows that the government distinctly separates the concepts of "living in the country" and "becoming its citizen".

Easier to Stay, Harder to Belong: Indonesia Updates Rules