The international financial centre for which Indonesia has cut taxes to zero for foreign businesses will not begin operations in Bali.
Parliament passed the law establishing it on July 21, and three days later the government announced that its first location would be the Danareksa Tower in central Jakarta. The new building was comple…
Benoa Port Authority has begun inspecting water activity operators that fail to comply with safety requirements. Inspectors are checking pre-departure safety briefings, life jackets, and the routes us…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the Bali Silent Disco run in Canggu could not be described as discriminatory.
Indonesians were among the participants. By then, the two Dutch organizers had already been banned from entering the country, while just a day earlier Koster himself had called for tough measures.
Indonesia’s government has proposed introducing a limited form of dual citizenship.
Under the plan, eligibility would not be open to the general public but restricted to selected members of the Indonesian diaspora and foreign experts whose skills or achievements are considered strate…
Venomous blue bottle jellyfish have been spotted off Segara Ayu Beach (Pantai Segara Ayu) in Sanur. Their sting can cause intense itching and a painful burning sensation. Lifeguards are urging people…
A compact crossover is often the most practical type of car for Bali. It is easy to manoeuvre through traffic, its size takes no getting used to, and it feels reassuring in almost any situation. The T…
Badung Regency has officially launched construction of new roads in South Kuta and North Kuta. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 27 in Pecatu. The current phase of the project is valued a…
Goods worth 11.24 billion rupiah that had been imported or sold in violation of customs and excise regulations were destroyed in Bali. They were seized by customs between September 2025 and June 2026.
Before climbing Rinjani via the southern route, tourists may be required to take part in the traditional Sembeq Buraq ritual. The new rule is proposed for 2027 and is currently being discussed in vill…
The Bali Silent Disco Run story has taken another turn. Hendarsam Marantoko, head of Indonesia’s immigration service, said that foreigners are not permitted to organize events independently in the cou…
Denpasar Police have launched an internal investigation into an officer at a driving licence centre. The investigation was prompted by a video whose creators claim that a driving licence could be obta…
It appears that deportation alone may no longer be enough for everyone who violates immigration rules. Indonesia’s immigration authorities have made it clear that if a foreign national breaks the law…
A pilot power plant that generates electricity from ocean currents is being planned in the waters off Nusa Penida, with commissioning targeted for 2029.
Researchers are currently studying the marine conditions around the island. By the end of 2027, they are expected to select the site, determine the most suitable technology, and estimate the project’s…
Bali Police have launched the 16-day Pekat Agung operation, which will run from July 22 to August 6.
The crackdown targets the illegal sale of alcohol, gambling, prostitution, extortion, and the activities of street gangs. In several regencies, police have also included drug trafficking among the ope…
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has launched Broadcaster Layanan Imigrasi, a service that sends notifications about deadlines and mandatory procedures when processing documents. Reminders will be se…
