We at the Bali Sun have learned that Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has officially called for the controversial Kelingking Glass Elevator Project to be demolished after major building violations were recorded in the last month. The highly contentious 182m Glass Elevator Project has received billions of rupiah of investment, and construction has already caused irreversible …
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Indonesia has just issued a landmark new policy that will create life-changing benefits for foreigners who have deep ties to the country, including provinces like Bali. It is not possible for Indonesian nationals to hold dual citizenship, which is why so many people with mixed ancestry opt for their citizenship with the strongest passport, leaving …
Bali Police have confirmed the launch of a new road safety campaign, Operation Zebra Agung 2025. The operation will take place around the province and is targeted at both local and international drivers in a bid to make Bali’s transportation network a safer place for all. The campaign will run for two weeks across all …
Traffic jams in Bali are no joke. If you know, you know! As the island continues to grapple with increased pressure on infrastructure and with new road networks years away from being operational, local leaders are working to help implement fresh solutions to keep everyone moving. One of the worst regions of Bali for traffic …
Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore. The worst …
Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that it has opened two new offices in Bali. The intention is to ‘strengthen oversight’ of foreigners in the province as well as to provide immigration services to local residents. The two new offices are located in Tabanan and Klungkung, two areas that are gaining popularity …
There are many exciting things about traveling to Indonesia for the first time. For those who visit the island from very different cultures and climates, the touchdown in Indonesia is a sensory overload. One of the top things that first-time tourists to Bali often note is that their holiday budget makes them feel like millionaires. …
Indonesia’s top meteorologists are warning the nation that extreme heat is to be expected this rainy season. The newly appointed head of the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has shared detailed explanations as to what can be expected as La Niña arrives over the archipelago. Speaking to reporters, the newly appointed Head of …
The Sanur Village Festival is returning to Bali from November 7th to 9th and promises to be a celebration of Balinese culture, culinary flair, and community. Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort and has recently been transformed into a Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. The local community and tourists in Bali are invited to …
The Bali Provincial Government has drafted a new law that aims to resolve a long-standing controversy regarding online taxi drivers on the island. Over the last few years, tensions have been rising amongst Balinese and non-Balinese taxi drivers and those using online taxi apps to find passengers and those who operate directly with customers. The …
Demolition work at Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach has been one of the biggest news stories to come out of Bali this year. Although demolition work began in July, the project is still ongoing, and concerns have arisen that debris is being spilled onto the iconic beachfront. Both residents of Bingin Beach, the surrounding community, and tourists …