It is busy in Bali right now! The high season is well underway, and tourists are loving life along the southern coast of the island. As more people arrive on the island, police are concerned there may be a small uptick in the amount of opportunistic crime in the busy tourist areas, so they’re taking …
Seminyak
When it comes to planning a vacation, sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with trying to chase the trends, especially in Bali. There is a new ultra-cool area, boutique hotel, or must-visit cafe opening up every single day. So if you want an effortlessly stylish and stress-free place to stay in Bali, it’s got …
While in recent years, the focus of the nightlife scene in Bali has shifted towards Uluwatu and Canggu, trusty old Seminyak has proven steadfast in its style and stamina. Seemingly never going out of fashion, Seminyak is home to some of the best-loved nightlife venues in Bali. Really offering the best of both worlds, Seminyak …
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 …
One of Bali’s most famous and much-loved beach clubs has reopened its doors after a major redevelopment that not only dazzles guests but is going above and beyond with its eco-credentials. Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak is one of the island’s most popular venues. The Indonesian-owned club also has venues in Hong Kong and …
A nightclub owner with the initials AAP has been arrested for possessing over 35 kg of crystal meth in Bali. The Head of Public Relations for the Bali Police Department, Kombes Pol Syamsi, confirmed that AAP has been arrested along with his 3 partners for drug trafficking in Bali. “These 4 drug dealers were arrested …
A 24-year-old man named Dominggus Mau from Belu, East Nusa Tenggara has been arrested for breaking into the villa of an expat in Seminyak. The Head of the Kuta Police Department, Kompol Orpa SM Takalapeta, confirmed that the suspect was arrested after breaking into a villa in Jalan Kayu Aya Gg Nyuh Gading Number 7, …
A 33-year-old man named Supanta from Banten was mobbed and arrested for attempting to steal a motorbike in Seminyak. The Head of the Kuta Police Department, Kompol Orpa SM Takalapeta, confirmed that the suspect was arrested after getting mobbed by villagers for attempting to steal a motorbike in Jalan Kunti, Seminyak on Sunday afternoon. “Thankfully, …
A cafe called Bali Boozy has been closed down by authorities from the Badung police department for neglecting Covid protocols while operating. The Head of the Badung Police Department, AKBP Leo Dedy Defretes, personally led the operation. He confirmed that the cafe in Jalan Raya Batu Belig, North Kuta was shut down for neglecting several …
A 19-year-old Russian named Danil Turchin was rushed to the hospital after crashing his car into a construction site in Seminyak. The Head of the Denpasar Public Relations Office, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi, confirmed that Danil survived a near fatal road accident. He crashed his car into a building on Jalan Sunset Road, Seminyak on …
Two foreign nationals have been arrested for breaking into a villa that belongs to an Italian man and stealing cash and valuables. The Head of the Denpasar Police Department, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, confirmed that two out of four suspects had been arrested. “The two suspects were identified as a 34-year-old man named Nicola …
A 25-year-old man named Muhammad Gunawan (Awan) has been arrested after breaking into 3 different villas in Bali. The Head of Kuta’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, AKP Made Putra Yudistira confirmed that the suspect who was originally from Deli Serdang, North Sumatra was arrested on Wednesday (3/11) from a hotel along with several pieces of evidence. …