RadarBali reports that Bali’s Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP), currently set at just Rp 3.2 million, is drawing criticism from various sources. The current minimum wage falls far below the minimum amount required to sustain a Decent Living Standard (KHL), now estimated at Rp 5.2 million. Among the parties raising concerns is the Student Executive Board […]
During Power Outages, PLN Bali Promises Not to Leave Customers Waiting Uninformed NusaBali admits that PLN power outages are not only a problem when the power goes out, but also when customers don’t know when their power will be restored. This ongoing complaint is drawing attention from the PLN Bali Distribution Regulatory Implementation Unit (UP2D),
Domestic Tourist Extending Their Bali Stay Due to Krakatau Eruption. Bali International Flights Deemed Safe. RadarBali reports that the unprecedented eruptions of four volcanoes in Indonesia are causing flight cancellations across various provinces, creating ripple effects on operations at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. To date, eruptive volcanic activity from Mount Anak Krakatau has
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration is issuing “Forced Circumstances Stay Permits” (ITKT) to foreign nationals temporarily stranded in Indonesia due to flight disruptions caused by the continuing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau As reported by NusaBali and the State News Agency ANTARA, Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko confirmed that immigration authorities are issuing
While Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts, International Flights at Bali Airport Operate Normally Kompas reports that the volcanic eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Lampung Province, South Sumatra, has affected flight operations in several regions, including Bali. A total of 41 flights from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Jakarta were canceled on
The State News Agency ANTARA reports that the Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, confirmed that 1,558 flights were affected by the closure of eight airports due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, a necessary measure to ensure flight safety. Dudy said the impact on flight schedules concerned both departing and arriving flights after the
The State News Agency ANTARA reports that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has stated that the budget allocation for disaster mitigation must be significantly increased as a proactive measure to address potential future disasters in Indonesia. ”We must be prepared to face situations like this at any time. It is also a lesson for us—for the
As reported by Kompas, visitors to Bali will notice the lack of low-rise buildings. Unlike other major cities in Indonesia, such as Jakarta or Surabaya, where high-rise buildings are the norm, Bali’s urban landscape is not dominated by tall structures. This reflects the commonly held notion that buildings in Bali should not be taller than
BeritaBali reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster is seeking to clarify a video playing on social media in which he is seen raising his voice and ordering a member of the public to “shut up.” Koster dismisses the video as capturing an “old incident” filmed while he was involved in a zoning enforcement campaign in
NusaBali reports that Bali’s total population surpassed 4.4 million. Bali’s population in 2025 reached 4,404,281, an increase of 29,018 compared to 2024. Population growth is not evenly distributed across Bali. Denpasar City recorded the highest growth, while Bangli was the only regency experiencing a population decline. The Head of the Bali Provincial Community Empowerment, Village,