Bali Governor Wayan Koster is developing 15 regional regulations aimed at supporting the island’s sustainable development. These regulations focus on land-use control and coastal protection to safegua…
Bali’s villa sector is facing significant regulatory changes. At this week’s Bali Villa Connect 2026 forum, industry leaders discussed introducing an official villa classification system similar to ho…
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
The head of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Suyudi Ario Seto, has proposed banning e-cigarettes and vape liquids. He wants to include this in the bill on narcotics and psychotropic substa…
From 13 May, Tabanan Regency will begin enforcing penalties for littering and for breaching waste-sorting rules. Inspections will apply not only to residents but also to businesses—hotels, restaurants…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that the authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle illegal money changers in popular resort areas. He said that cracking down on illegal outlets is an impo…
In Sanur, internet cables are continuing to be moved into the unified underground SJUT-IPT system. In the coming months, this may affect subscribers on three streets: Danau Buyan, Danau Toba and Danau…
Opening a restaurant in Bali is not just about finding premises, creating a menu and hiring a team. To operate legally, you need to obtain a number of licences and certificates confirming compliance w…
