Uluwatu is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resort areas, and the surf haven is perhaps the fastest-growing region of the province. On 11th February, residents and tourists in Uluwatu were left shocked and confused after the essential Sterling Shortcut was closed, seemingly permanently. Uluwatu has grown at lightning speed over the last five years. The …
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Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach will notice that things are looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the Beach Waste Management Clean Up crews. Newly installed pergolas have given the iconic beachfront a fresh new look and are set to be a game-changer for both tourists and local entrepreneurs. Bali’s Kuta Beach has …
Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on the Bali Urban Railway Network, aka the Bali Metro project, since the idea was first put on the table. The project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a …
Intensive efforts are underway in the south of Bali to clean up the island’s most severely impacted beaches as tides of plastic waste and ocean debris continue to barrage the coast. Efforts reach a new level of intensity over the weekend as major political figures from the central and provincial governments join local communities and …
The North Bali International Airport is one of the hotly anticipated development projects the province has ever seen. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve watched the project come on and off the table more times than we care to count, but with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto vowing to complete it during his time in office, …
The idea for a new toll road connecting North Bali with South Bali has been on the table for a good while now. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been tracking the dialogue around the plans for nearly two years. This week, officials have shed light on another mega toll road project that would …
Bali is in the midst of a battle against tides of plastic trash and decades of poor waste management. The issue is being felt by both local communities and tourists, and over the last week, leaders have been rallying together to implement a new round of solutions to the ongoing problem. Here at The Bali …
The Glass Elevator Project on Nusa Penida was one of the most highly controversial projects the province has seen in recent years…. In fact, it still is. The 182m Glass Elevator Project was axed by Bali Governor Wayan Koster in late 2025 after a series of building violations were discovered. As construction work is now …
Nusa Penida is one of the most popular destinations in Bali. Famous for its cliff-backed beaches and world-class snorkelling spots, the destination is welcoming an increasing number of tourists. On 2nd February, tragedy struck the island, not for the first time, leaving both tour operators and tourists calling for even more safety measures. Top activities …
Tourists visiting Bali’s southern coast this week must be extra aware of their surroundings. While the height of the rainy season always brings the risk of extra high waves, with this week’s full moon impacting the ocean, the risk of tidal swells is dramatically increased. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued early …
Bali is changing and growing at an unprecedented rate. Almost every month, a new hotel, resort, or lifestyle complex opens or begins construction. Bali’s Canggu is not only the most popular resort on the island but also the fastest-growing, and a new lifestyle centre, including a sizeable shopping mall, is set to be built this …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that it has increased its biosecurity monitoring operation in light of the spread of the Nipah virus. All passengers arriving at Bali Airport are already being monitored using thermal cameras due to the rising rates of Super Flu in the region, and these increased measures are …