NusaBali.com recently ran an opinion editorial piece posing the question: “Who Owns Bali.” What follows is a free translation of that article. As reported by Tempo.Com, Bali Police report that in 2024, 133 foreign nationals visiting the Island were involved in general criminal cases. This is an increase of 49 percent compared to 2023, when […]
As reported by Balidiscovery, various Indonesian authorities, including the Indonesian Nature Conservation Agency (KSDA), issued a Circular Memorandum on 18 December 2025 outlawing animal parks and conservation agencies from offering elephant rides to the public. In the memorandum, The Nature Conservation Agency (KSDA) outlawed elephant rides in Indonesia. The agency detailed new rules that now
High RI Domestic Air Fares. Jakarta – Bali Tickets Reach Rp. 14 Million. Domestic Tourism Under Threat, TRIBUN-BALI.com reports that the Ministry of Transportation has authorized a 50% increase in fuel surcharges on domestic airfares and maximum ticket prices. The policy change follows recent steep hikes in the cost of aviation fuel prices, resulting from
Jade by Todd English – an up-market bar and dinner club in North Kuta- erupted into a violent free-for-all on Friday.22 May 2026 at 1:30 am, when two groups of foreign tourists launched into a brawl involving fisticuffs, broken glassware, and shattered beer bottles, and furniture hurled in fits of anger. As a result of
A Dutch national. Rashim Abdoelrazak, appeared in a Denpasar, Bali courtroom on Monday, 19 May 2026, to hear State Prosecutors demand a 9-year prison sentence for creating an illegal hydroponic marijuana garden in his rented accommodation in North Denpasar, Bali. Abdoelrazak, a 30-year-old disabled Dutchman who is confined to using either crutches or a wheelchair,
Detik.com reports that narcotics violations in Bali continue to increase, with 22.92% more cases recorded during January-May 2026 than during the same period the previous year. The Head of the Narcotics Division (Ditresnarkoba) for the Bali Provincial Police, Police Commissioner Radiant, stated that this increase indicates that illicit drug trafficking in Bali remains widespread, with
Dengue Fever Cases in Gianyar Exceed 260, with Sukawati Reporting the Highest Number of Cases The high rate of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) cases in Bali’s Gianyar Regency represents a serious concern for local government officials. From January to April 2026, 260 DHF cases were recorded in the Gianyar region, with no deaths. According to
An official of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Abdul Muhari, told the National News Agency Antara that reports are lacking regarding damage and casualties in connection with many rapid-fire earthquakes that hit in the off-shore area of Tuban, East Java, mid-day on Friday, 23 March 2024. Reports from the BPBD field personnel confirm areas
The Indonesian Chapter of Disciple Escoffier announced the results of The Young Talent Escoffier Culinary Competition held Friday, 03 May 2024, at Politeknik International Bali. The prestigious annual contest allows young culinary talents to showcase their gastronomic skills. As in years past, this year’s event did not fail to dazzle and amaze observers via an
Indonesia is a nation comprised of more than 17,000 islands. Its population is 260 million, representing at least 1,331 ethnic groups. The extensive archipelago is a crossroads where Eastern and Western civilizations converged and comingled with a dazzling array of existing ancient cultures. Franki Raden As a result, the incredible musical cultures found today across