Bali Plans to Build LRT to Ease the Traffic Congestion Issue
The governor of Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, and Bali Governor, Wayan Koster, met to discuss the problem of traffic congestion in Bali. The governor’s goal was to develop rail-based public transit in Bali, including MRT and LRT. “Traffic congestion is one of Bali’s major issues, particularly in Badung and Denpasar. That is why we are […]
Viral Video on Tourists Complaining on Bali’s Unexpected Season in July
The “Dry Season” in Bali typically runs from July through August, so it is safe to assume that traveling to Bali in July would be the best time. Today, however, the weather is somewhat unexpected, with heavy rain instead of a beautiful day of Bali in July. Many parts of Bali might experience a constant […]
Ministry of Communication and Information Investigate Alleged Nine Million Visa Data Leaks of Foreign Citizens
The Ministry of Communication and Information is investigating information related to the alleged visa data leak on nine million foreign nationals listed on their visas when they entered Indonesia. “We will conduct data checking regarding the visa data of these foreign nationals,” said Usman Kansong, Director General of Information and Public Communication of the Ministry […]
An Italian Comic Creates Viral Video Parody of “The Evolution of Scooter Riding in Bali”
The viral video of an Italian comic parodying the evolution of foreign tourists driving in Bali is currently being discussed on social media. The video depicts the evolution of foreign tourists from being unable to ride motorbikes to getting annoyed seeing other tourists just learning to ride motorbikes. The video was made by an Italian […]
Gabriel Laufer: A Belgian Artist Who Will Perform Balinese Dance Opera at Bali World Culture Celebration 2023
A Belgian artist, Gabriel Laufer will perform the Balinese dance opera “Panji Semirang” in the Bali World Culture Celebration (BWCC), a series of the 45th Bali Arts Festival, at the Ksirarnawa Building, Taman Budaya Bali Province, Wednesday 12th of July 2023. Laufer will collaborate with Balinese artist, Made Wardana. They act as scriptwriters and directors; […]
Nigerian Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Attempting to Rape Australian Woman in Bali
The Denpasar District Court has sentenced a Nigerian man to one year in prison after finding him guilty of attempting to rape an Australian woman while they were both on holiday in Bali. Idongesit Joseph Zion, a Nigerian national, was found guilty of trying to rape an Australian woman identified as KTR. The conviction was […]
A Russian Man Deported for Being Drunk and Aggressively Attacking People in Ubud
The Denpasar Immigration Office has just deported a foreign Russian citizen with the initials AT. The reason for AT’s deportation was that this Russian man often got drunk and randomly attacked people in the Ubud tourist area, Gianyar Regency, Bali. “This Russian man was then detained at the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center,” said the Head […]
The Arrest of an Italian Suspected of Being Involved in an International Human Trafficking Syndicate
An Italian with the initials GA was arrested by Immigration at Soekarno-Hatta Airport for being involved in human trafficking and smuggling. GA has been on the Indonesian police wanted list since last year. “The search for GA was hampered because he often moved places, making it difficult to trace. However, our investigators continued to consistently […]
Government Builds KRL Station Near JIS to Enhance Access
The Jakarta Provincial Government is building a temporary commuter line or KRL station near the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in North Jakarta. The Jakarta Transportation Agency’s Director, Syafrin Liputo, indicated that the new station aims to improve public access to the stadium. “A temporary commuter rail station is being set up at JIS. We expect […]
Nusa Penida New Retribution Fees: Debates & Updates
The Head of the Technical Implementation Unit for the Bali Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Klungkung I Nengah Bagus Sugiarta, gave his opinion regarding the increase in retribution fees in Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung. The policy states that now tourists must pay a retribution fees of IDR 100,000 for snorkelling and diving. This […]