Bali Police have announced the successful arrest of an airport porter who was found to have stolen IDR 5 million (USD 332) of cash from a tourist’s luggage. The porter was found in possession of the cash at the time of his arrest. Police broke the news on Sunday, 5th February, after questioning the theft …
The Bali Sun
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, visited Bali this week. He has conducted a series of formal visits to communities and important projects on the island. President Widodo, affectionally called Jokowi, has inaugurated the Danu Kerthi Dam in Buleleng. During his opening speech, he declared that the dam would help control water supplies and manage …
The most famous beach resort in Bali has been undergoing a series of renovation projects to make the area more appealing to tourists. The area known locally as Samigita Beach is the stretch of Bali’s southern coastline that runs from Kuta Beach through Legian Beach to Seminyak Beach. The renovation projects have included the construction …
The moon may not be officially full until Sunday 5th, February, but the effects are already being felt on Bali’s most popular beaches. Coastguards at Dreamland Beach in South Kuta have issued warnings to tourists to be safe in the sea. Dreamland Beach is one of the few beaches in Bali that operates a flag …
Police at Gilimanuk Harbour have confirmed that they have issued formal warnings to ferry operators crossing the Bali Strait after another passenger has fallen overboard. The incident happened on Tuesday, 31st January, and is the second time a passenger has fallen from a ferry in the space of a year. The ship’s management company and …
Demand for dolphin-watching tours in north Bali has been steadily increasing over the past few months, much to the relief of local tour operators who have suffered significant losses during the pandemic. As interest is increasing, tour operators have held a meeting to discuss creating a set tariff for tours to ensure that business is …
The low-cost airline Jeju Air has announced that it has signed off on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Angkasa Pura to develop new direct flight routes to Indonesia. PT Angkasa Pura is the state-owned enterprise responsible for many of Indonesia’s commercial airports. The news comes as officials in Bali share that more than …
Officials from the Ministry of Transportation have confirmed that teams at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar are beginning preparations to welcome the world’s largest commercial aircraft to the runway for the first time in June 2023. The Airbus 380 is the biggest commercial plane in the world and can hold 600 passengers …
Tourism leaders in Nusa Penida have met with the Regent of Klungkung to discuss the recent ban on swimming at some of the island’s most famous beaches. During the meeting on Monday, tourism leaders raised concerns that the swimming ban would cause damage to the tourism sector on the island. The ban was put in …
The Bali Photography Association has raised concerns that foreigners on the island are offering a range of photography and videography, likely without the correct work permits. The Bali Photography Association (Hipdi Bali) have taken to social media and spoken with local reporters regarding their observations and the impact these kinds of illegal operations are having …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, has announced that he and his cabinet are drafting regulations to heavily control tourism activity on the island’s sacred mountains. The move comes after a series of disrespectful acts were performed by tourists on the mountains, as well as accidents resulting in injury and, in tragic cases, death. The regulation …
A concerning trend has been doing the rounds on social media. Tourists in popular vacation destinations in Bali have been drinking the tap water in a bid to ‘build up immunity’, which can result in seriously dangerous results. In areas like Canggu, Kuta, Denpasar, Seminyak, and Sanur, local residents don’t even drink tap water because …