The Bali Provincial Government has received ten electric buses from the South Korean Ministry of Environment. The new zero-emission buses, delivered to Bali as part of a grant, will help Bali promote more sustainable travel in the region. The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, formally received the first of fleet of new buses on Thursday …
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Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced that there will be a Balinese Cultural Census carried out in the next few months. Governor Koster is on a mission to protect and preserve Balinese culture while balancing development, growth, and a booming tourism sector. Balinese culture is unique and incredibly well-preserved. It is Balinese culture that attracts …
Leaders in Bali have raised concerns that a number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people are not true romantic relationships. Many political leaders in Bali are concerned that there is a rising number of marriages between foreigners and Balinese people taking place so that foreigners can short circuit the immigration process and own land. …
Indonesia’s Immigration Offices are back up again after the national public holidays. Offices formally opened their doors again on the 8th of April, and now that the big rush has subsided, tourists and expats can easily access immigration services. Immigration Offices and online services in Indonesia closed down for a full week over the Nyepi …
Police in Bali have confirmed that increased security patrols in top tourism resorts will continue, even as heightened security presences for the Lebaran holidays have been stepped down. The news comes as more reports of crime targeted at tourists have hit headlines in the last two months. Speaking to reporters the South Kuta Police Chief …
Bali’s Kintamani is an unmissable cultural day trip for tourists. Come rain or shine there is always something magical to discover in Kintamani and as the gateway to Bali’s volcanic highlands, Kintamani is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the busy beach resorts and breathe in some fresh mountain air. …
Leaders in Jembrana Regency are preparing to launch a new fast boat service that will connect tourists to the wonders of West Bali with the adventures of East Java. The new fast boat service will see tourists transported between Bali and Java in just 15 minutes, opening up a wealth of new travel opportunities. The …
Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed for to the public until 3rd May 2025. The hiking routes on the sacred Mount Agung are periodically closed to the public, including for tourist treks, for religious ceremonies and rituals. Mount Agung will be closed to the public for a period of 27 days. The closure started on …
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new international trade tariffs has left the world reeling. The tariffs will have an impact on everything from food to clothing, cars to electrical goods. The US has imposed a 32% tariff on all goods imported from Indonesia. Ministers in Indonesia have been talking to the media about the …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced new legislation that will change the way in which trash is managed on the island. Bali’s waste management issues have hit international headlines over the year and in his second term as provincial leader Governor Koster wants to get a handle on the issue once and for all. On …
A Russian tourist in Bali has sustained serious injuries after slipping on coral while taking a selfie at a popular beach in the east of the province. The injuries were so serious that the tourist had to receive emergency medical treatment on the beach before being transferred to a local hospital. The Head of Public …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced a new policy that will crack down on businesses on the island that are deemed to be polluting the environment. As stipulated in his Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025 concerning the Bali Clean Waste Movement, the Bali Provincial Government is forcing businesses to hold much more responsibility for …