Good news for anyone tired of Bali’s traffic jams: in future, you’ll be able to avoid them by travelling on the water. The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a new water taxi. Transport Mini…
After Bali banned the Suwung landfill from accepting organic waste from 1 April 2026, the authorities faced an unexpected consequence: residents began burning rubbish en masse in their own yards.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that the authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle illegal money changers in popular resort areas. He said that cracking down on illegal outlets is an impo…
China’s travel market still hasn’t returned to its pre-pandemic model. The number of visitors from China to Bali remains below pre-COVID levels, but the main change is not just in the figures: where a…
One of Bali’s best-known attractions has surprised tourists ahead of the peak season. From 1 April 2026, Monkey Forest in Ubud (Monkey Forest Ubud) has officially increased its entrance fees.
An unknown object resembling a torpedo was found in the waters off Gili Trawangan. The discovery sparked widespread discussion on social media, where users are debating what the object might be for.
From 2 May 2026, TransNusa will launch an additional flight between Bali and Singapore. The new flight, 8B 553, will depart from Ngurah Rai Airport at 10:20 and arrive at Changi Airport at 13:15. The…
Bali’s authorities are seriously concerned that some visitors have started mistaking hospitality for complete impunity. Officials are increasingly calling for Bali’s unique atmosphere to be protected…
The “put the bag outside the gate and forget about it” era is officially over. From 1 April 2026, Suwung landfill stopped accepting organic waste altogether. The dump will be fully closed by 1 August…
In Bali, another social media figure has ended up in an immigration report. A video has gone viral showing a 31-year-old Belgian tourist, Sven Dozone, speeding on a motorbike and jumping off the well-…
While world leaders debate how to save the economy and end all wars at once, in the corridors of Merdeka Palace in Jakarta the media’s attention is focused on another important “official”. Bobby Kerta…
From 1 April 2026, a new working arrangement for civil servants has come into force in Indonesia: Monday to Thursday in the office, and Fridays from home or their place of residence. For now, this for…
Water supply disruptions have returned to Pecatu, in the south of the Bukit Peninsula.
The discussion was sparked by a temporary problem with water distribution in the Jalan Belimbing Sari area: Pecatu village head I Made Sumerta urged the relevant services to stabilise the supply as qu…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
Easter is a family celebration, usually associated with warm get-togethers, long lunches, and quality time with loved ones. Although Bali is an island with a Hindu culture, there is a large Christian…
