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 […]
Police Extortion of Foreign Tourists Attending DWP Music Concert in Indonesia
The case of police extortion against Malaysian citizens attending the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2024 has garnered significant public attention on social media. The DWP 2024 concert was held over three days, from 13 to 15 December 2024, at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Several Malaysian spectators have alleged extortion by Indonesian police, claiming losses amounting to […]
Spanish Foreigner Works and Overstays in Bali for 3 Years, Faces Deportation
The issue of foreign tourists overstaying their visas in Bali has surfaced again, with the recent deportation of a 55-year-old Spanish national identified by the initials FBC. Claiming to be a journalist and intending to establish a business, the Spanish foreigner overstayed in Indonesia for more than three years before being deported to Spain. The […]
Celebrate New Year 2025: MRT, LRT, and Transjakarta Fares Only IDR 1
The Jakarta Provincial Government is providing a special discount for people who will celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025. The IDR 1 tariff applies to people who take public transportation: Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta on New Year’s Eve. Jakarta Transportation Agency revealed this through its Instagram account @dishubdkijakarta. “Two full days to welcome the turn […]
Jeju Air Crash Claims Hundreds of Lives: No Indonesian Casualties
Tragic news has emerged from South Korea on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, after a Jeju Air plane crashed at Muan Airport. A video circulating on social media shows a plume of smoke billowing from the aircraft’s engine before the entire fuselage erupted into flames. According to multiple sources, the plane, which had originally flown […]
Indonesia Hotel Review 2024: The All-Inclusive Package at Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua Bali
Social Expat was delighted to be allowed to visit the incredible Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Bali, and sample its incredible all-inclusive experience! All-inclusive stays are few and far between across Indonesia, so the Hyatt is one of the pioneers of this experience, meaning we were very excited to give this a try! This is the […]
Ran Out of Money: American Tourist Sleeps for Four Days at Starbucks Petitenget, Bali
An American tourist named James Christopher was left homeless in the Petitenget area of Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, Bali. The man, reportedly out of provisions, resorted to begging and stayed for four days at a Starbucks in the area. James even used the café as a temporary place to sleep during this time. His […]