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A snorkelling boat caught fire off Nusa Penida.

Four foreign tourists and their guide jumped from it into the water. No one was killed, but the captain suffered burns to his legs.

It is currently not possible to top up an account on the Indodax crypto exchange or withdraw rupiah or cryptocurrency from it.

The company has suspended deposits and withdrawals because hacking attempts against it are becoming more frequent. It is not yet known when transfers will resume.

For Christmas and New Year, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation plans to run ferries from East Java to the port of Celukan Bawang, a 40-minute drive from Lovina.

The municipal police have recommended demolishing a new restaurant building among the Jatiluwih rice terraces.

It was being built by the owner of the café Warung Wayan, even though new construction has been banned here since January.

On 12 and 13 December, Candidasa will host the Bali Coast Trail, a cross-country running race, also known as a trail run.

The 7, 15, 30 and 50 km courses run along the coast and across hills, plantations and roads through villages.

Your journey begins in the dead of night, while the island of Sumbawa is still fast asleep.

From Sumbawa Besar, you'll head to the small fishing village of Labuan Jambu, where a traditional Indonesian boat will take you to Saleh Bay, one of the few places in the world where you can see…

Just a five-and-a-half-hour flight from Bali, Taiwan offers an impressive mix of modern cities, traditional mountain villages, hot springs, tea plantations and ancient forests.

Historic trains still wind through the mountains, while bustling night markets, centuries-old temples and scenic hiking trails make the island an exciting destination to explore.