Bali Launches Immigration Spot Checks
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Indonesia has officially launched the Immigration Patrol (Satgas Patroli Imigrasi) in Bali— a special unit of 100 officers who will monitor the activities o…
Jimbaran Tunnel Opens to Ease South Bali Traffic
In Jimbaran, the first of four underpasses will be initiated to alleviate the roads in Denpasar and Badung.
Authorities have agreed that one tunnel will be funded and overseen by the province of Bali, the second by the Badung Regency, and the remaining two by the Denpasar administration. Funds will come fro…
Bali Hikes Entry Fees for Top Tourist Spots
Authorities in the Badung district of Bali are revising fees for visiting popular tourist sites. Ticket and parking prices at temples, waterfalls, and beaches will rise soon. This is being done to boo…
Rip Curl Cup 2025 Makes Waves in Bali
Today, on August 6, 2025, the main Indonesian surf tournament of the season — Rip Curl Cup-2025 — took place at the Padang-Padang spot in the south of Bali. The judges raised the "green flag" precisel…
Tourist Boat Sinks Off Bali, Several Dead
The speedboat Fast Boat Dolphin II, traveling from Nusa Penida to Bali, sank and capsized at the entrance to the Sanur harbor. According to preliminary reports, a strong wave hit the vessel near Matah…
Water Taxi from Airport to Canggu to Open by 2026
The authorities in Badung are finalizing a high-speed water taxi project, which will transport passengers directly from Ngurah Rai Airport to Canggu.
Regent I Ketut Wayan Adi Arnawa emphasizes that roads alone are no longer sufficient, and the island needs maritime transport. The launch of the line is scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026; subseque…
Free Shuttles Launched in Sanur
The popular tourist area of Sanur in Bali now has its own public transportation system. The project was announced at the beginning of 2025 and has now come to life. Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) has launch…
Fines Ahead: What Bali Motorists Are Being Checked For
Bali police will now stop not only motorbike riders but also motorists. Previously, they focused on catching those driving without a license and helmet, but now attention is drawn to tourism taxis. In…
Play Music, Pay Royalties — New Rule in Bali
If you own a café, shop, hotel, or yoga studio and play music for customers, be prepared to pay royalties. The Ministry of Justice has reminded that personal subscriptions like Spotify or YouTube Prem…
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