Ship Sinking Indonesia: Ferry Tragedies from Java, Bali to Eastern Indonesia
Ship Sinking Indonesia: A History of Maritime Disasters from Java to Eastern Indonesia Ship sinking incidents in Indonesia have long raised alarms about maritime safety, particularly involving ferries navigating the Java Sea, the Bali Strait, and beyond. With its thousands of islands, Indonesia depends heavily on marine transportation, yet safety oversight remains inconsistent. Recent tragedies […]
Bingin Beach Demolition: Government Clears Coastal Area of Violating Structures
The Bali Provincial Government has commenced the demolition of 48 structures built illegally on state-owned coastal land in the Bingin Beach area, Pecatu Village, South Kuta District. The process began on Monday, 21 July 2025, following months of tension between authorities, business owners, and local communities. The buildings, comprising villas, homestays, restaurants, and tourist facilities, […]
Two South Korean Tourists Die in Paragliding Incident at Tanah Barak Beach
Two South Korean tourists, Jinah Hwang (41) and Han Soejin (43), lost their lives following a paragliding accident off the coast of Tanah Barak Beach, Kutuh Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. The incident occurred on Thursday, 17 July 2025, during a recreational paragliding session. According to Denpasar Police, two, along with seven other […]
Fire Aboard KM Barcelona in North Minahasa, Indonesia, Claims Five Lives; Over 280 Evacuated
A passenger ship, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire on Sunday afternoon, 20 July 2025, while sailing in North Minahasa waters near Talise Island, North Sulawesi. The vessel was travelling from Lirung to Manado, carrying hundreds of passengers, when it encountered a serious onboard fire around 14:00 WITA. The Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST) of […]
Bali Airport Undergoes Long-Term Runway Maintenance
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is undergoing a major runway resurfacing project that is scheduled to last for 10 months, from July 2025 until May 2026. The work involves a complete asphalt overlay of the runway’s surface, covering a length of 3,000 metres and a width of 45 metres. The General Manager […]
Indonesia’s Most Frequent International Visitors: January–May 2025
Indonesia continues to be a top travel destination for international visitors, particularly from neighbouring countries and regional partners. Based on recent data from the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS), Malaysia has emerged as the leading country of origin for international tourists visiting Indonesia during the first five months of 2025. List of Top 10 […]
Mount Rinjani Incident: Swiss Tourist Suffers Injuries, Evacuated by Helicopter
A 46 year old Swiss tourist, Benedikt Emmenegger, sustained serious injuries while descending Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. The incident occurred shortly after he reached the summit of the mountain and was making his way down towards Segara Anak Lake via the Pelawangan Sembalun trail. Chairman of the […]
US and Indonesia Reach Agreement on 19% Tariff and Trade Commitments
On Monday, 7 July 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of import tariffs on 14 countries, including Indonesia, declaring that Indonesian products would face a tariff rate of 32%. According to Mr Trump, these tariffs were scheduled to come into effect on 1 August 2025. “The tariff imposed for Indonesia is 32%, which […]
Bali’s Renewable Energy Target: How Bali Plans to Achieve Full Renewable Energy Adoption by 2045
The Bali Provincial Government has launched the Bali Roadmap for Net Zero Emissions (NZE) 2045 Electricity Sector, outlining a comprehensive strategy to transition the island to 100% renewable energy. The roadmap, introduced on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in Sanur, is part of a broader initiative to achieve energy independence and eliminate emissions. This follows the […]
Thousands of Fish Found Dead in Lake Batur, Bali, as Sulphur Levels Rise
A viral video circulating on social media has shown the shocking sight of thousands of fish found dead along the shores of Lake Batur, located in the Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali. Lihat postingan ini di Instagram Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh INFO BALI VIRAL (@infobali.viral) The video, originally posted by the Instagram account […]