RadarBali reports that during the first six months of 2026, the Bali immigration office deported 342 foreign nationals determined to have violated established laws and regulations. The largest group of deportees was composed of people who misused or overstayed their visas. The deportations constitute the combined work output of immigration offices at the Bali Airport […]
The English-language Jakarta Globe reports that the Province of Bali generates more than 50% of Indonesia’s total foreign exchange earnings. Quoting an Indonesian lawmaker, Indonesia’s annual foreign exchange earnings total Rp. 305 trillion, with Bali generating Rp170 trillion ($9.99 billion).On an aggregate basis, all other regions of Indonesia generate around Rp. 135 trillion. Meanwhile, Bali
A 55-year-old Australian woman, Bell Alex Endra Lindsay, was briefly taken into custody by police who brought her to a Bali hospital after allegedly running amok in the lobby of the Casa Dasa Hotel on Jalan Nakula in Legian, Seminyak on Wednesday, 01 July 2027. Lindsay is reportedly a former long-term resident of Indonesia, having
NusaBali reports that Badung Regency’s Free Wi-Fi Service now extends to include some 30 new hot spots at beaches, markets, and public spaces. The Badung Regency Government, through the Badung Communication and Informatics Office (Diskominfo), has added these 30 Badung Free Wi-Fi Access Points (APs) across six districts of the Regency. Badung Regency intends to
Shoppers across Indonesia using Tokopedia, Shopee, Blibli, Lazada, and other online shopping platforms should expect changes at checkout and higher prices as tax officials begin collecting income and sales taxes applicable to everyone living in the Republic, including online traders and vendors. With sales taxes set to apply universally from 01 July 2026, many are
Bali’s Governor is applauding official corruption probes underway ofthe Bali Immigration processing of Stay Permits. The State News Agency Antara reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster has expressed his appreciation for the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) efforts to investigate allegations of extortion against foreigners in the processing of residence permits in Bali. ”I really appreciate
RadarBali reports that a US national from Ohio, Tyeisha Kieonne Parks, was arrested at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport International Terminal on 21 April at 11:00 pm and arraigned before the Denpasar, Bali Court pm on 30 June 2025, charged with attempting to smuggle into Indonesia 36.71 grams of Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol – a main
The State News Agency Antara reports that PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has reduced the cost of aviation fuel, effective 01 July 2026. The price of jet fuel at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is now Rp 3,000 less per liter, declining from Rp. 22,190 per liter in June to Rp. 19,190 per liter starting 01 July
BeritaBali and RadarBali report that Siloam Hospitals Bali has bolstered the Island’s goal of becoming a leading health and medical service destination. Siloam Hospital Bali has launched Robotic Total Knee Replacement (TKR) services using the latest robotic surgical system technology, making it the first hospital in Bali and Eastern Indonesia to offer robot-assisted knee replacement
The Australian Air Carrier, Virgin Australia, has opened a new air route connecting Denpasar, Bali, and Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Service over the air route commences on Monday evening, 22 June 2026, at 9:02 pm when 165 passengers landed in Bali on a Virgin Boeing 737 MAX-8 on flight number VA 127. The same aircraft