Local Government Issued to Proceed Bali North Airport Project for Economic Equity
The North Bali Airport project in Buleleng Regency will proceed despite its exclusion from the National Strategic Project (PSN) list. The decision to continue the project was reaffirmed following the conclusion of the presidential election process on 14th February 2024. Ahmad Muzani, a member of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto’s National Campaign Team, reiterated this stance. […]
A Polish Tourist Reportedly Found Dead from Exhaustion While Trekking in Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi
A Polish tourist, identified as KAS (53 years old), was discovered deceased while trekking at Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi on Thursday, 15th February 2024, in the afternoon local time. Suspected of succumbing to exhaustion during the trek, the tourist was found lying on the trekking route by individuals in the vicinity of the crater. The […]
Navigating Investment Management as an Expat in Indonesia
As a financially literate individual, you likely recognize the significance of investing. However, achieving investment management in a foreign land requires careful consideration and planning. Let’s explore some essential things expats should consider to achieve effective investment management! Checklist Before Starting Investing Define Your Financial Goals: As an investor, start by clearly defining your objectives. […]
Viral Video of French Backpacker Victim of Sexual Assault at Mount Bromo
A recent viral video featured a French backpacker identified as CAM, who disclosed her experience of harassment during a trip to Mount Bromo, East Java. The incident, which occurred on 12th January 2024, gained sudden traction on social media platforms in the past few weeks. The backpacker reported a man from Ngadisari Village for allegedly […]
A Footballer Killed by Lightning Strike During Game at Siliwangi Stadium Bandung
A devastating event occurred at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung on Saturday, 10th February 2024, at 3 PM local time, as a 35-year-old footballer, identified by the initials R and hailing from Subang, West Java, was fatally struck by lightning.Ā The tragic incident, captured on various Indonesian social media platforms, depicts the moment when lightning struck […]
An Indonesian Student Fatally Struck by 10-Ton Fallen Tree in Adelaide, Australia
On Wednesday, 7th February 2024, tragedy struck when Alifia Soeryo, an Indonesian student studying in Adelaide, Australia, lost her life after being struck by a falling tree weighing 10 tons in North Adelaide. Alifia, a student at Adelaide University, met with the unfortunate incident while resting at the University of Adelaide’s football field on War […]
Bali Government Officially Bans Dog Meat Trade with New Regional Regulations
The Bali provincial government has enacted new regulations to prohibit the sale and purchase of dog meat across the region. This prohibition is formalized in the Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2023, focusing on maintaining public order, community harmony, and animal welfare.Ā According to Article 28 (1) A of the regulation, engaging in the […]
Bali’s Acting Governor Inaugurates Municipal Police for Tourism, Deployed to All Tourist Destinations
On Wednesday, 7th February 2024, the Bali Government formally established a dedicated Municipal Police force for tourism, to be deployed across multiple tourist spots in Bali. Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, the Acting Governor of Bali, personally inaugurated the Tourism Municipal Police unit for Bali Province and Badung Regency at the Bali Governor’s Office in Denpasar. […]
Bali Government Implements Tourist Tax from 14th February 2024, Foreign Tourists to Pay IDR 150,000
Starting February 14, 2024, the Bali government will implement a tourist tax for foreign visitors. Each foreign tourist will be required to pay $10 or IDR 150,000, applicable to both adults and children. “They must apply by fulfilling the specified requirements through the Love Bali system,” explained Ida Ayu Indah Yustikarini, Head of Tourism Marketing […]
A Tour Guide Arrested by Police for Allegedly Raping A Chinese Tourist in Bali
A tour guide named Faisal Akbar Ramadhan (29 years old) was apprehended by Bali police for his involvement in the rape of a Chinese tourist identified as TH (26 years old) on 7th February 2024. The perpetrator, hailing from Surabaya, East Java, is currently detained by the Denpasar Police for further legal proceedings. “Presently, the […]