Jakarta Gets Ready for The Weeknd’s World Tour Show
The Weeknd, the Canadian singer behind hits like Blinding Lights, Starboy and Save Your Tears, and one of today’s most popular pop and R&B artists, has announced the Asian leg of his After Hours T…
Bali Foreigner Could Get 9 Years for Growing Weed
The case involving marijuana allegedly grown in a rented house in the Ubung Kaja area of North Denpasar is ongoing at the Denpasar court.
The main defendant is Dutch citizen Nirul Rashim Abdoelrazak. The prosecutor is seeking nine years in prison and a fine of 1 billion rupiah. He is accused of growing marijuana using hydroponics.
Bali Arrival Guide: Your First Day on the Island
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
International Oceanman Swim Returns to Bali
After a two-year break, Oceanman — an international open-water swim — is returning to Bali. The event will take place on 19–21 June 2026 at Kedonganan Beach, near Jimbaran. Organisers say around 900 s…
Bingin Beach Set for Revamp After Building Demolitions
Bingin Beach in Pecatu will be upgraded in stages. The Badung authorities plan to start the first stage in June or July 2026. The project is currently being refined at the detailed engineering design…
Three Hantavirus Cases Detected in Jakarta, None in Bali
Three hantavirus cases have been confirmed in Jakarta. Another six people are under medical observation. The city authorities have issued an alert to all medical facilities in the capital, designated…
Bali Upgrades Safety Training for Rafting Guides
Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…
Legal Protection in Indonesia’s Courts and Investigations
When a conflict goes beyond a normal dispute and ends up involving the police or the courts, the cost of a mistake becomes much higher. The Indonesian legal system follows its own procedures and inter…
Indonesia Set for Boom in Ultra-Wealthy Residents
Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for capital and private wealth. According to a new report by global consultancy Knight Frank, the country is expected to rec…
Bali May Deport Influencers Over Free Collabs
The familiar Bali arrangement — “you create content, I’ll give you a free villa” — is now being treated as a potential violation of Indonesia’s visa regulations.
