Bali Cliff Jump Turns Into Deportation Case
In Bali, another social media figure has ended up in an immigration report. A video has gone viral showing a 31-year-old Belgian tourist, Sven Dozone, speeding on a motorbike and jumping off the well-…
Bodyguards, Palaces, Billionaires: The Wild Life of Indonesia’s First Cat
While world leaders debate how to save the economy and end all wars at once, in the corridors of Merdeka Palace in Jakarta the media’s attention is focused on another important “official”. Bobby Kerta…
Indonesia introduces working from home on Fridays for civil servants
From 1 April 2026, a new working arrangement for civil servants has come into force in Indonesia: Monday to Thursday in the office, and Fridays from home or their place of residence. For now, this for…
Water Supply Issues Return to Pecatu in Latest Bukit Setback
Water supply disruptions have returned to Pecatu, in the south of the Bukit Peninsula.
The discussion was sparked by a temporary problem with water distribution in the Jalan Belimbing Sari area: Pecatu village head I Made Sumerta urged the relevant services to stabilise the supply as qu…
Bali Mandara toll road set for another test of barrier-free payments
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
Bali Easter 2026: Egg Hunts, Brunches & Easy Family Days
Easter is a family celebration, usually associated with warm get-togethers, long lunches, and quality time with loved ones. Although Bali is an island with a Hindu culture, there is a large Christian…
Organic Waste No Longer Accepted at Suwung Landfill from 1 April
From 1 April 2026, Bali authorities will post staff at the Suwung landfill (TPA Suwung) to prevent organic waste from being brought in. This was announced by I Made Dwi Arbani, head of the Bali Forest…
Bali Targets 6.6 Million International Arrivals in 2026
The Bali authorities have set a target of 6.625 million international tourists for 2026. The province’s Tourism Office said the benchmark is set out in the strategic plan through to 2030. At the same…
Lisa of BLACKPINK Posts Bali Vacation Snaps
BLACKPINK’s Lisa shared a series of photos from her holiday in Bali on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote “Go Bali”, and the photos show the ocean, a pool, tropical greenery and a few calm holiday m…
Foreigner Kidnapped in Bali: One Held, Six Still Wanted
The case of the abduction of Ukrainian citizen Ihor Komarov in Bali has taken a new turn. Bali police said that seven foreign nationals from four countries are now implicated in the case. Six have bee…