Legal Conundrum When the ‘Oldest Profession” Goes Online in Bali.

Sometimes, law enforcement authorities in Bali encounter difficulties determining who the actual perpetrator is and who the victim is in online crimes of prostitution. A case in point is the  recent report in RadarBali involving an emergency call made to the 110 Call Center operated by the South Kuta Police. ​A man, identified only by […]

Kura Kura Sunset Waterfront Mall to Open on 31 July 2026

What will arguably become Bali’s most prestigious shopping venues, Sira Village – Grand Outlet Bali,  the Mitsubishi Estate Landmark Project shopping mall opens on 31 July 2026 at Kura Kura Bali’s Sunset Waterfront. The prestigious mall will be the home of 100 premier brands. ​Touted by its developers as the “first and largest sunset-front outlet

Ancient Subak Agriculture System Under Existential Threat

Detik.Travel and BeritaBali are warning that the centuries-old traditional irrigation system in Bali, known as “Subak” is under threat of extinction. The time-honored complex water distribution system is facing marginalization to the point of insignificance because of villa and hotel development that wantonly usurps land once used for traditional agriculture. An Academic Perspective According to

Bali’s Chilly Night Temperatures to Persist Until August

​Beritabali and CNN both report that the Meteorology, Climate and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) warns that the unusually cool nights alternating with very hot days can be expected to persist for the coming few months until the arrival of Bali’s dry season. ​The BMKG Office for District III in Denpasar depicts the lower-than-normal nighttime temperatures as

Faulty Tower: 180 mtr Lift at Kelingking Beach, Bali, Fighting Demolishment

A high-profile court-ordered demolition of the 180-meter glass lift at Kelingking Beach, Bali, remains stalled, raising questions about the order’s enforcement as the incomplete structure still dominates the cliff. ​The lift and its developers were ordered to dismantle the lift and restore the cliff face  to its original, untouched, pristine condition. The Developers were given

Bali Ponders Ways to Remove “Silver Men” from Denpasar Streets

Hi-Ho, Silver and Away! The Denpasar Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) is reportedly overwhelmed by large hordes of young men, typically wearing only shorts, whose half-naked bodies are lathered with silver paint, who stand at busy intersections in Denpasar, Bali, holding tin canisters asking passing motorists for “donations.” ​Despite daily enforcement, authorities are involved in

3 Sanur, Bali Businesses Destroyed by Fire

BeritaBali reports that three local businesses on Jalan Danau Poso in Sanur, Bali, were destroyed by a fire on Sunday afternoon, 14 June 2026. ​Initial suspicions point to cooking oil that caught fire in the kitchen of Stumpy’s Bar and Restaurant. ​No injuries were reported in connection with the fire. ​The head of the South

Semaya Cruises Daily Departures from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok

The Best part of a Bali holiday is escaping Bali for a brief visit to Lombok and the idyllic group of islands situated in the Lombok Straits. Access to Lombok and the enchanting islands set in the azure Bali Sea between Bali and Lombok is possible with the modern, reliable fleet of fast-ferry ships operated

Plans Afoot to Construct an Underpass in Tohpati, Bali in 2027.

​As reported by NusaBali, plans to construct an underpass at the Tohpati Interchange in Denpasar, Bali, now await a formal budget allocation from Indonesia’s Central Government that will permit construction to commence in 2027. ​The Secretary for Public Works and Zoning (PUPR) for the City of Denpasar, Putu Tony Marthana Wijaya, has stated that the

Airport – Canggu Water Taxi Service Under Review by Jakarta

NusaBali reports that the much-discussed water taxi project connecting Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport and Canggu has entered into the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) stage centered in Jakarta in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion along Bal’s southwest coast. ​The Head of the Bali Transportation Agency, I Kadek Mudarta, said on Friday, 27 May 2026: “The

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