Bali’s ban on drinking water in plastic containers smaller than one litre can no longer be challenged.
A local water producer’s lawsuit against the provincial authorities failed at two levels, the deadline for a cassation appeal expired on July 29, and the ruling became legally binding. The circular de…
A 55-year-old Australian man has been deported from Bali after leading meditation sessions at a yoga retreat while staying in Indonesia on a Visa on Arrival (VOA). Singaraja Immigration classified the…
After several major shopping centres opened in Bali, it seemed the island’s retail scene was finally well covered. Yet anyone looking for specific international brands still had the same problem: find…
Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar has been chosen to host the semifinals and final of the 2026 Piala Presiden. The tournament’s decisive match is scheduled for August 6. Despite the significance…
The Bali Kerthi Compliance hotel assessment system has been launched in Bali. Hotels receive one of three ratings — Gold, Platinum or Diamond — which are expected to be displayed on online booking pla…
From 12 August, visitors to Nusa Penida will be charged 25 thousand rupiah to enter the main beaches and viewpoints. This is separate from the island entry fee that foreigners already pay. Guides say…
Any construction or commercial projects in the Batur and Kintamani area must be approved by local elders and custodians of tradition.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster made the statement during a melaspas purification ceremony at the historic site of the old Batur village. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Rarud Batur — the exodus…
On the evening of July 30, a 30-year-old US citizen was deported from Bali after immigration authorities found that he had overstayed his residence permit by 438 days and had not paid the required ove…
Police are searching for the sender of a bomb threat that put Ngurah Rai Airport on the highest level of alert.
The contact centre of the company that operates the airport received a WhatsApp message claiming that a woman with the initials LH was carrying a homemade bomb and planned to hijack a plane departing…
From August 5 to 7, water pressure will drop in Nusa Dua and nearby areas of southern Badung, with some locations expected to lose water supply completely. Tirta Mangutama is connecting an underwater…
Drivers registered in any region of Indonesia will be allowed to transport tourists in Bali. The requirement for drivers to be registered as Bali residents has been removed from the tourist transport…
A clinic is planned at Sangeh Monkey Forest for tourists who have been bitten or scratched by macaques.
The tourist attraction will provide the premises, while Abiansemal Community Health Centre (Puskesmas Abiansemal) will supply medical staff and stocks of rabies vaccine. Construction will begin once ap…
Bali has already hosted the Climbing World Cup. However, the island still does not have its own international-standard complex where local athletes could train regularly and prepare for such competiti…
The 23rd Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang officially opened on Saturday, August 1, at Padang Padang Beach in Pecatu.
There is no fixed competition date: organizers will wait for the right swell to arrive in the Indian Ocean, with the entire month of August available as a waiting period. A total of 24 invited surfers…
Indonesia looks set to host one of its biggest music events in recent years this autumn. On October 24, 2026, Kanye West (Ye) is scheduled to perform in Jakarta for the first time.
