As a tourist destination, Bali is a welcome and friendly place to explore. Indonesia is a country steeped in cultural heritage and, although liberal in many ways, also has some very conservative legislative policies in place. As a vacation destination, Bali is very accommodating to tourists. Much of what is asked in return for having …
Law
On Tuesday 14th November, five immigration officers who work at Ngurah Rai Immigration post at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport were arrested on suspicion of extorting money from tourists to use the fast track arrivals line. The five immigration officers remain under investigation, and the situation has caused quite a stir across Bali. Officials …
Indonesia has officially passed legislation that is being highly debated. The news has triggered much concern for many travelers planning to visit Bali soon. While the new laws apply to all people in Indonesia, whether citizens or visitors, there are only very specific circumstances whereby unmarried foreigners in Bali could fall on the wrong side …
Bali Police opposed court conduct regarding the sentencing of foreigners accused of drug possession, stating that they were too lenient. The Head of Denpasar Police Department, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Pandjaitan protested the panel of judges for light verdicts recently given to expats in relation to narcotics cases. That statement was directed to the Denpasar …