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…
The Bali General Election Commission (KPU) has officially announced the victory of Wayan Koster and Nyoman Giri Prasta in the 2024 Bali gubernatorial and vice-gubernatorial elections. The open plenary…
The residents of Bali Province have learned the name of their “new old” governor. After counting 90% of the ballots, it was revealed to be Wayan Koster, a figure well-known to many expats. Koster hims…
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, stated that the majority of the trash polluting the island’s beaches is brought by currents from neighboring East Java. Some of the waste, he mentioned, drifts in…
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…
Officers from the Special Crime Investigation Unit of the Bali police (Ditreskrimsus) interrogated the former head of the province, Wayan Koster. Some sources claim that the former governor of Bali is…
Bali is asking Jakarta to help build roads, interchanges, ports and water supply systems.
Governor Wayan Koster said that in 2025 the island brought Indonesia around 176 trillion rupiah in tourism revenue, but can no longer cope with the growing pressure on its own.
The Balinese authorities conducted a sudden inspection at Berawa Beach (Tibubeneng) — from the construction of Pantai Berawa Resort to major clubs like Finns Beach Club and Atlas Beach Club.
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…
