Police Hunt Motorbike Taxi Driver Who Assaulted a Chinese Tourist in Bali on New Year’s Eve
A Chinese tourist with the initials JT was allegedly raped by a motorcycle taxi driver in the Pecatu area, South Kuta, Badung, Bali. The incident occurred after the New Year’s Eve event on Wednesday morning January 1, 2025. Members of the Jatanras (Crime and Violence Unit) of the General Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Bali […]
Shin Tae-yong Dismissed as Coach of the Indonesian National Team
Breaking News: Shin Tae-yong dismissed. He is no longer the coach of the Indonesian national team, following an official announcement by PSSI (Indonesian Football Association) during a press conference held in Jakarta on Monday, 6 January 2024. “We are, of course, grateful to Coach Shin Tae-yong for his contributions thus far. My relationship with him […]
Bali Beach Cleanup: Volunteers and Tourists Team Up to Combat Trash in Kedonganan and Kuta
Waste beach cleanup efforts took place on several beaches across Bali. The Ministry of Environment organised the ceremonial Marine Waste Cleanup Action at Kuta Beach on Saturday, 4th January 2025. Meanwhile, the Sungai Watch community selected Kedonganan Beach as the focal point for their cleanup, enlisting hundreds of volunteers over the weekend, from 4th to […]
Russian Tourist Steals Motorcycle for New Year’s Eve in Bali
A Russian tourist has been arrested for stealing a motorcycle to use during a New Year’s Eve outing in Bali. The suspect, identified by the initials VS, was apprehended by Denpasar Police at a villa in the Ungasan area of South Kuta, Badung. He is accused of stealing a motorcycle at Honey Moon Beach in […]
All LCC Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Be Moved to Terminal 1
Terminal 1 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport will become a special terminal for low-cost carriers (LCC). This is part of the reorganisation of Soekarno-Hatta Airport. This aims to parse passenger density to avoid centralising it at one point. “This is how the future low-cost airports will have different terminals,” said Minister Erick Thohir, as reported by Kompas. […]
Malaysian Influencer Aisar Khaled Vacations in Bali with Jennifer Coppen and Dali Wassink’s Sister
Malaysian influencer Aisar Khaled is once again making headlines, this time for his vacation in Bali with Jennifer Coppen. The two were spotted spending time together, sharing fun and light-hearted moments on social media, which caught the attention of many netizens. Their close bond raised curiosity, as it’s unclear how they met and became friends. […]
Crime in Bali: 226 Foreigners Involved in Crimes in 2024, Mostly Americans and Australians
Throughout 2024, there was considerable news about criminal activities committed by foreigner in Bali. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adiyajaya disclosed that at least 226 foreigners were implicated in crimes on the Island of the Gods during 2024. These offences included general, special, and drug-related crimes. This figure represents an increase compared to the […]
Trans Metro Dewata Public Transportation Service in Bali Ceases Operations
The Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) Integrated Highway Bus has officially stopped operating in Bali. An Instagram post on @transmetrodewata officially conveyed this statement on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. “For many people, Trans Metro Dewata is not just a means of transportation, but also part of an effort to encourage an environmentally friendly lifestyle and reduce […]
Australian Tourist Drowns at Pasut Beach, Bali, During Honeymoon
Tragedy struck at Pasut Beach, Tibubiu Village, in the Kerambitan District of Tabanan, Bali, when an Australian tourist named Jacob drowned while swimming. Jacob, who was on his honeymoon with his wife, was swept away by strong ocean currents despite efforts from local residents and authorities to save him. The incident occurred around 4:00 pm […]
Tourists Warned of Bali’s Traffic on New Year’s Eve as Police Share Traffic Management Plan
Ahead of the New Year celebrations in 2025, the Bali Police have issued an appeal to the public to celebrate the turn of the year with positive activities and to maintain security and public order across the island. They have also advised tourists visiting Bali over New Year’s Eve to prepare for the anticipated traffic […]