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Upd. 25/06/25
Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island

Developing tourism beyond Bali is not an easy task. The Indonesian authorities have already faced their first challenge: a viral video about extortion on Sumba has sparked a public outcry.

Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island
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Upd. 04/03/25
Scandal Over PARQ Ubud Closure Continues

The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…

Scandal Over PARQ Ubud Closure Continues
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Upd. 18/04/26
Rave on a Volcano? Bali Probes Batur DJ Incident

There have been plenty of viral videos from Bali lately, but this one is definitely a contender for the most beautiful. However, despite the aesthetics, another scandal is flaring up around it.

Rave on a Volcano? Bali Probes Batur DJ Incident
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Upd. 23/03/26
Bali Tourist Faces Prison Over Nyepi Instagram Post

Another attempt to chase hype by disrespecting local traditions has landed a foreign tourist in a cell at Bali’s remand centre.

Swiss citizen Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, known online as @luzzysun, has officially been named a suspect in a case involving insulting religion and inciting hatred.

Bali Tourist Faces Prison Over Nyepi Instagram Post
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Upd. 22/04/26
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a

This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…

No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
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Upd. 05/11/25
Surprise Inspection Finds Code Violations at Nuanu

One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…

Surprise Inspection Finds Code Violations at Nuanu
04/09/25
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Upd. 28/02/26
$1,200 Lesson: Avoid This Bali Forest Mistak

Filming a regular music video at Lake Buyan turned into a scandal for a local blogger. Only once he arrived did he find out that flying a drone or using a professional camera in Bali’s protected areas…

$1,200 Lesson: Avoid This Bali Forest Mistak
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Upd. 05/03/25
Foreigner Causes Disturbance in Kerobokan

A foreigner caused chaos in Kerobokan, breaking into a local resident’s home, smashing a glass window of a nearby shop, and even attempting to steal a parked motorcycle.

Foreigner Causes Disturbance in Kerobokan