Guesthouse Staff in Bali Sexually Harassed A French Tourist
A French tourist, MF, claimed to Bangli police that she was sexually harassed at a guesthouse in Bali. The victim alleged that she was the target of unwanted approaches by EL, an employee at the guesthouse. Ngakan Gede Eka Yuana Putra, the head of the criminal investigation unit for the Bangli Police, announced over the […]
Cipularang – Padaleunyi Toll Fares Rise: Updates and Details
Starting on the 5th of June 2023, PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. will start implementing fares modifications for the toll roads in Cikampek, Purwakarta, Padalarang (Cipularang), and Padalarang – Cileunyi (Padaleunyi). The fare adjustment is under the Decree of the Public Works Minister and Public Housing (PUPR) No. 496/KPTS/M/2023 dated the 2nd of May 2023, […]
Maximizing Growth Opportunities: Building a Strong Business Network in Jakarta
If you’re looking to expand your business in Jakarta, building a strong network is an essential step towards achieving your goals. Jakarta is one of the fastest-growing cities in Southeast Asia, with a dynamic and entrepreneurial economy. Building a strong business network can help you gain access to the right people, resources and information to […]
Tourist Activities Ban on Bali Mountains Triggers Huge Concerns
Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, has issued a significant policy declaration that would immediately ban all tourist activity on Bali’s mountains and volcanoes. Governor Koster has publicly banned all operations on Bali’s mountains and volcanoes in this seismic proclamation. While the prohibition on activities will primarily affect visitors who seek to explore the highlands, […]
Minister Sandiaga Uno Asks All Parties to Help Maintain Bali’s Tourism Image
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno has once more reacted to the unruly behaviour of foreign tourists in Bali, which has often drawn attention from the media. A female German national recently performed a naked dance at an island art festival. According to reports, she suffered from depression and was sent to a […]
Australian Couple Lost $2700 to Bali Massage Scam
An Australian couple was defrauded of $2,700 during an hour-long massage in Bali, and they took to social media to warn others. While visiting Seminyak, Bali, the Australian woman, who prefers to remain anonymous, scheduled a massage for her and her partner. The two were dismayed to learn from the many texts they received after […]
President Jokowi Announces New Logo For Nusantara City
The new Nusantara city logo, which was chosen from among five prior submitted designs and a public vote, was unveiled by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Tuesday, 30th of May 2023. The President announced the winning design: “The chosen logo will be one with the ‘tree of life’ motive designed by Aulia Akbar.” The Pancasila […]
Bali Regional Police Apprehended Seven Russian-Uzbek Drug Network Members
Seven Russian and Uzbek state drug network members were apprehended by the Bali Regional Police (Polda). They comprise six foreign nationals (WNA) and one Indonesian national (WNI). In addition to the drugs, the police seized three airsoft guns. “What we have currently secured are seven suspected perpetrators,” said Deputy Director of Narcotics Research (Wadirresnarkoba) Bali […]
Danish Woman Arrested for Pornography Act After Flashing Her Genitals in Bali
A Danish woman was detained in Bali after being identified in a pornographic video posted online. On the 29th of May, local police sent a statement to the media as the authorities continued to crack down on travellers they deemed disruptive. If the Danish woman was convicted of breaking the Pornography Law, the 50-year-old lady, […]
Brazilian Teen Escaped Capital Punishment For Carrying 3kg of Cocaine to Bali
A 19-year-old Brazilian teen detained for allegedly bringing drugs into Bali has likely escaped being executed by firing squad. Following an alleged 3kg cocaine bust in January, Brazilian teenager Manuela Vitoria de Araujo Farias was charged with international drug trafficking. Last month, when an international news agency announced that prosecutors had requested the harshest punishment […]