At one of Denpasar’s gas stations, workers were caught pouring cheaper, government-subsidized Pertalite fuel into tanks designated for the more expensive Pertamax.
A Denpasar police representative stated that four employees of the gas station are currently being questioned. The fraud was uncovered after local residents reported suspicious activity.
On Friday, January 24, a 53-year-old German businessman, a well-known developer in Bali and the founder of the PARQ residential and entertainment complex, Andre Frey, was taken into custody in Ubud. H…
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 forest park Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in Denpasar is considered one of Bali’s main natural shields. It’s the island’s largest mangrove area with reserve status: it protects the coastline from eros…
A special commission of the Bali Provincial Parliament on zoning, assets, and permits announced the closure of three businesses: PT Gautama Indah Perkasa, Queen’s Tandoor Restaurant (Seminyak), and Ju…
In December, a large-scale Operation Wirawasada took place across Indonesia — the immigration service simultaneously conducted raids in various regions of the country. Result: 2298 inspections and 220…
A sudden inspection at the popular sports complex Bali Padel Academy in Canggu puzzled Balinese officials. The elite venue, operational since 2023, was a "ghost" to urban planning services but a "mode…
The construction of the large JW Marriott Hotel complex with a restaurant and spa in the Puhu area has been temporarily stopped. The decision to freeze the work was made following a sudden inspection…
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, made a firm decision regarding one of the most controversial projects on the island of Nusa Penida.
During a press conference held on Sunday at the official residence, the regional head ordered an immediate stop to the construction and removal of the glass elevator structures at the famous Kelingkin…
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…
