Bali in Numbers: 5.9M Arrivals and Rising
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office (Kantor Imigrasi Ngurah Rai) has published statistics for the first five months of 2026. The figures show not only the scale of the tourist flow, but also how life fo…
Bali Drug Bust: Foreigners Caught After Chase
The quiet Balinese regency of Bangli turned into the set of an action film: gunfire, smashed motorbikes, injured local residents and a forceful arrest with the suspects pinned face down on the asphalt
Higher Fuel Costs: Pertamax Prices Up in Bali
From 10 June, Pertamina increased the price of Pertamax fuel (octane rating: 92). In Bali, Java, Madura and Nusa Tenggara, a litre now costs 16,250 rupiah.
Before the increase, Pertamax was sold for 12,300 rupiah per litre. The rise is 3,950 rupiah, or around 32%.
Bali Prepares for Drier Months Amid El Niño Warning
The UN World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño is likely to return in 2026. According to its forecast, there is an 80% chance of the phenomenon developing between June and August. It…
Bali Makes Tourists Part of Its Waste Strategy
In Badung, Bali’s most tourist-heavy regency, all 124 traditional villages must have their own waste management rules. These rules are known as perarem.
The authorities have specifically stated that the rules also apply to visitors and tourists staying in a particular traditional village.
Bali Deportation Follows Knife Toss From Hotel Balcony
A stay at the Swiss-Belresort Pecatu hotel in Bukit was disrupted by a series of incidents involving a Russian national identified by the initials M.S. According to reports, the guest caused disturban…
Face Verification Becomes Mandatory for SIM Purchases
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
Discover Ubud Through the Eyes of Local Artists
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Ubud is preparing to host one of the most inspiring events of the year: the Ubud Open Studios festival. Over three days, from 5 to 7 June, more than 60 artists, designers and craftspeople will open th…
Bali Rolls Out Major Traffic Enforcement Campaign
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
Uluwatu Cliff Wall Fails Under Giant Waves
Environmentalists and surfers who opposed the construction of the retaining wall at Uluwatu are actively discussing a video that has gone viral on social media. The footage was filmed beneath the clif…
Extra Fare Dispute Leads to Public Apology in Bali
In Bali, a local taxi driver argued with customers during a trip from Tibubeneng to Pererenan. The passenger, Indonesian blogger Gebby Vesta, said the driver put pressure on her foreign companion and…
Bali Cuts Waste by 35% Through Better Sorting
Badung has announced the first results of its waste reform. According to local authorities, the waste sorting rate has reached 72%, while the amount of rubbish taken to the Suwung landfill each day ha…
Indonesia Expands Biofuel Program to Bali
Indonesia is staying firmly committed to its green energy transition — even in areas where it may seem challenging to implement. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that…
Pickleball World Championship Comes to Bali This September
The Pickleball Championship, an international pickleball tournament, will return to Bali for the fifth time and is set to become the largest edition yet. The competition will take place from September…
Extra Night Patrols Planned for Bali’s Busiest Destinations
Bali Police have said they will step up efforts to tackle street robberies, theft and attacks on the roads. They promise to focus especially on late night and early morning, when such crimes happen mo…
