Leaders in Bali’s popular resort of Uluwatu have been speaking to the media about crime and safety in the area. The statements come after a woman was attacked while driving her motorcycle close to the Swiss-Belresort Pecatu Roundabout in the early hours of Tuesday, 11th February. The Head of Pecatu Village, Made Sumerta, confirms to …
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Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, has been talking to the media about her vision for a safer and more orderly tourism ecosystem in Bali. The Minister, speaking in response to a series of high-profile criminal cases involving foreigners in Bali, gave her assurances that the island will remain a safe place for all. …
The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S are still being felt across Bali. With wind speeds of upwards of 60km per hour raging across the island, the public is being urged to act with caution and not take any unnecessary risks while traveling through the province. Intense winds have been accompanied by heavy rainfall across …
Bali’s Police Chief Inspector General, Daniel Adityajaya, has issued a strict warning to consulates based in Bali. He is calling for international support in helping improve tourist behavior by increasing the level of communication on provincial laws and cultural customs. The plea comes just days after the province confirmed the imminent deportation of six foreigners …
Fears for the safety of Bali’s fast boat industry as a boat caught fire at a port in Nusa Penida this weekend. The vessel, carrying 85 passengers, suddenly caught fire just as the boat’s teams had finished boarding all those who’d booked tickets. Though there were no fatalities or injuries, the incident has left tourists …
Extreme weather has had devastating effects across Bali this weekend, with more strong winds and heavy rainfall forecast for the week ahead. Wind speeds of over 74 kmph were recorded in parts of the island, and tourists and the public are advised to take heed of weather warnings that are in place until 12th February, …
Bali’s most prestigious hotel, the Apurva Kempinski in Nusa Dua, is reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indonesian culture to the world through its new campaign, Powerful Indonesia. This movement is set to be a majestic celebration of the heritage these lands have to explore. The Apurva Kempinski is Bali’s most highly regarded hotel. Located in …
It is clear that Bali Immigration teams are not playing around when it comes to catching and holding to account foreigners who have been found to be abusing the visa system in the country. Bali’s Denpasar Immigration Office has just confirmed the arrest of six foreigners found to be violating the conditions of their visas …
Immigration Indonesia has just released a series of new hints and tips to help foreigners ensure that their visa applications do not get denied due to avoidable mistakes. As Indonesia has moved its visa application process online, it is easier than ever for foreigners to make their own applications without the assistance of a visa …
Bali Police have confirmed that they have tracked down and arrested an Indonesian national who was found to have stolen the handbag of a tourist who was relaxing on Pererenan Beach on Tuesday, 4th February. Pererenan, in Canggu, was named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024, but as tourists enjoy the area, they …
The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics in Bali has confirmed that the last two days have seen maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius. These sky-high temperatures officially tip Bali’s heat into the extreme weather category, and along with extreme weather warnings and cautions for dangerous waves across the province, tourists must keep their wits …
Controversy continues at Bali’s Atlas Super Club after the venue was found to have used religious imagery of the Hindu god Lord Shiva as the background of a DJ set last weekend. Though the image appeared on the giant screens for one minute before being removed, and despite a public apology from the venue, top …