Bali is preparing to integrate and launch a new smart bus system that will massively improve public transportation availability on the island. The new system is set to be up and running in 2025 and will connect the electric bus rapid transit system with an intelligent transport system. Speaking to reporters the head of the …
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Police in Bali have arrested 103 foreigners in a raid on a villa in Tabanan Regency in connection with a huge cybercrime operation. The 103 foreigners are all believed to be connected to a cyber crime network and have been residing in Indonesia illegally and conducting activities that violate their visa conditions. Immigration authorities and …
Tourists in Bali looking for a cultural immersion should look no further than a visit to Bakas Village. This cultural adventure is just far enough from the beaten path to be crowd-free but close enough to top tourism resorts that it makes for an accessible day trip on the Island of the Gods. Visiting a …
As the high season steps into full flow in Bali, security officials in the island’s biggest tourism hotspots have been ordered to increase patrols to help keep the public safe. The increased patrols are focused in the Canggu area, though they will be conducted throughout tourism resorts in Badung Regency. The first of the increased …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has told reporters that he is considering introducing a fine for tourists who fail to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The fee, which is charged at IDR 150,000 per person, is mandatory for all international travelers and holidaymakers visiting the province. Acting Governor Jaya …
Bali lovers are worried that they will have to start looking into alternative vacation destinations if provincial leaders go ahead with ideas to raise the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy to USD 50 per person. Currently, the IDR 150,000 fee (USD 10) is only being paid by around 40% of eligible tourists. As leaders …
A top official from the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is calling on the public to formally report any and all instances of foreigners behaving badly on the island. The calls come as leaders feel there has been a rise in the number of foreigners on the island, disrespecting …
Political and community leaders in Bali are coming together to find new ways to help protect peace and order on the island. The collaborations are coming into effect as leaders feel there has been another rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly on the island, disrespecting local culture and breaking the law. It has …
Leaders in Bali are calling on the public to end social media vigilantism in order to help preserve the tourism resort’s public image. Calls come as there has been another sharp rise in the amount of viral videos and formal reports of tourists behaving badly in Bali. Speaking to reporters, the – Deputy Mayor of …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed plans to develop a public transportation system by designing the construction of a tram line that appears to be set to run alongside the Bali Urban Rail Network, which is set to have construction start in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung Public Works …
Provincial leaders are debating whether to increase the price of the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The tax was introduced in February 2024 and requires all international holidaymakers and tourists to pay IDR 150,000 to help preserve culture and nature in Bali and level up the tourism infrastructure on the island. In light of …
Tourists in Indonesia are being instructed to leave extra time when traveling through international airports in the coming days. This is because the National Data Center, which is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Information, is experiencing a range of technical issues with its servers. In a statement published on the Directorate General of …