Kompas reports that the South Korean government plans to open a consulate in Bali to enhance services and protection for its citizens residing in or visiting the “Island of the Gods.” The South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia, Yoon Soon-gu, revealed plans for a Denpasar consulate during a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster at the […]
As reported by Kompas, while acknowledging that Bali’s current monthly minimum wage of Rp 3.4 million is too low, Governor Koster is now sharing his thoughts on growing demands for a new monthly minimum wage rate of Rp 5.2 million. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has now provided his comprehensive view regarding the higher wage
Kompas reports that the World Travel Awards 2026 ranked Bali among Asia’s best destinations for hosting wedding ceremonies. The World Travel Awards is an awards program that recognizes and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. One category featured is “Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination 2026.” In this category,
NusaBali reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster has warned hotels and restaurants in Bali that are failing to optimize the use of local products that he will not hesitate to impose sanctions. Koster says he plans to tighten oversight by directly inspecting food supplies used by hotels and implementing a tiered sanctions system, potentially including
TRIBUN-BALI reports that a large gathering of peaceful protesters, including students and labor union members, is intensely lobbying Bali’s Governor and his provincial administration to set a minimum monthly wage of Rp 5.2 million. The protesters are threatening to launch additional street protests with even more participants when legislators meet again to finalize the new
BALINEWS reports that the Denpasar Branch of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is warning foreign tourists not to bring marijuana or any other narcotic to Bali. Differences in home-country drug laws do not form a valid legal defense for those trying to ignore Indonesia’s tough anti-narcotics laws. The Head of BNN Denpasar, Senior Police Commissioner
Amankila Resort to Suspend Operations for 3 Months; Karangasem Risks Losing IDR 6 Billion in Local Revenue RadarBali reports that local tax revenues for the Regency of Karangasem in East Bali will suffer an estimated shortfall of Rp 6 billion during a planned three-month closure of the Amankila Resort – one of Bali’s leading luxury
TRIBUN-BALI reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster projects international tourist arrivals to Bali will reach between 7.1 million and 7.2 million in 2026. This figure is expected to surpass the 7.04 million total recorded in 2025. Koster shared this optimistic projection while opening the 15th Regional Conference (Musda XV) of the Association of the Indonesian
The State News Agency ANTARA reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster says tourism activities remain secure and unaffected by long fuel queues at gas stations (SPBUs) across the Island. ”So far, tourism is safe,” Koster said when asked about the state of the tourism sector amid fuel distribution issues in Jimbaran, Badung Regency, Bali, on
Kompas reports that the Provincial Government of Bali has called upon all Regents and Mayors to establish task forces to monitor and oversee the distribution of subsidized fuel at gas stations (SPBU). The requirement was set out in a letter from the Bali Regional Secretary, dated 16 October 2026, Number B.21.500.1/16672/V/Disnaker.Esdm. Kompas received confirmation of