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…
A video from Kintamani has been circulating on social media: a car carrying tourists is stopped on the road, and they are quoted a fee of 25,000 rupiah per person for Indonesian citizens. The caption…
Bali is continuing to tackle one of the most sensitive issues of recent years: foreign-owned companies operating in sectors that are formally intended for locals. Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment (B…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…
The controversy surrounding the popular Jungle Padel club in the village of Munggu has taken a new turn. Authorities sealed the facility on December 31, 2025, but just two months later the courts are…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has once again addressed the issue of tourist motorbike regulations. In his opinion, foreigners ride motorbikes too unsteadily. He plans to introduce a regional regulation…
In March, Bali faces a serious test of religious tolerance. This year, one of the main Hindu holidays, Nyepi (the Day of Silence), coincides with the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This is an impo…
Talks about banning Airbnb in Bali turned out to be just noise without real consequences. The platforms remain. What’s changing is the way properties can be rented. Now the focus shifts to documentati…
The government of Bali province announced the launch of monthly educational sessions for foreign investors. We are talking about direct foreign investment — PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing). This training…
At the end of 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Investments (BKPM) reiterated that LKPM reporting is not merely a formality. It is a commitment from companies to the state.
