Tiktoker Lina Mukherjee Named as a Suspect Over Alleged Blasphemy Act
The blasphemy lawsuit allegedly involves a TikToker under the name of Lina Mukherjee. Lina Mukherjee had previously been reported to the South Sumatra Regional Police for her content, which included eating fried pork while chanting “bismillah” on purpose. According to Dirkrimsus Polda Sumsel Kombes Pol Agung Marlianto, the suspect’s identity was ascertained on the 27th […]
3 Russian Arrested for Inappropriate Behaviour at Besakih Temple
Immigration officers detained three Russian tourists in Bali for allegedly breaking ethical conduct by dancing and posing inappropriately at the Pengubengan Temple in the Besakih Temple area, Karangasem Regency, Bali. “The foreigners were seen this morning at about 11:00 WITA, dancing inappropriately in Pengubengan Besakih Temple.” Hendra Setiawan, the director of the immigration office in […]
Australian Found Dead on the Street After Clubbing in Bali
It has been revealed that an Australian real estate agent was discovered dead on the street in Bali. There was a sound of screaming and hitting the ground just before he died. On Sunday, the 16th of April 2023, Charlie John Bradley (28) was found dead outside a medical facility in North Kuta a few […]
Jokowi Wants Indonesia to Ditch Visa and Mastercard
Through lessons learned from US sanctions on Russia, Indonesia seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign financial systems such as Visa and Mastercard. The Bank of Indonesia is preparing to move away from Visa and Mastercard while building its in-house payment infrastructure. Since last March, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has urged local agencies and authorities […]
Naked Influencer Detained for Posing at Bali Sacred Tree
An influencer faces expulsion from Bali after becoming the second woman in less than a year to pose naked with the same 700-year-old sacred tree. On Wednesday, 12th of April, a local activist and businesswoman, Ni Luh Djelantik, published a series of images of the influencer standing with the Kayu Putih tree at the rear […]
Manuella Victoria de Araujo: Brazilian Teenager Arrested at Bali Airport for Carrying 3.9kg of Cocaine.
After reportedly having over 4kg of cocaine which is discovered in her suitcase upon arrival in Indonesia, a Brazilian teenager might be sentenced to death. Manuella Vitoria de Araujo (19) is accused of working for a narcotics cartel when she was detained upon arrival at Bali International Airport on New Year’s Eve for reportedly having […]
Biggest Mall in Bali: Living World is Officially Open for the Public
Living World, a shopping centre with the concept of “Home Living & Entertainment” developed by Kawan Lama Group, officially opened its third mall in Denpasar City, Bali, on Friday, 24th of March. The Director, Theresia Setiadjaja, said, “It is an honour for us to present Living World in Denpasar, a mall designed to be more […]
Man Punches Woman in the Head During a Surf Fight in Bali
Surf rage, or a lack of common courtesy, never ceases to amaze us. Goofy-footer Sara Taylor shared this harrowing video of a man attacking her in the surf from Bali today. You can pretty much see what happened during the surf fight. Sara appears on a wave as another surfer enters. Before he jumps out […]
FIFA Removes Indonesia As Host of 2023 U-20 World Cup
FIFA has declared that Indonesia will no longer be allowed to host the U-20 World Cup. They decided to change Indonesia’s role as the tournament’s host after the Indonesian football association (PSSI) claimed to call off the draw because the governor of Bali declined to welcome Israel’s team. The tournament is set to begin in […]
Bali to Ban E-Bikes On Sanur Beach Pedestrian Area
Starting from the 1st of April, 2023, the Denpasar City Government in Bali will outlaw e-bikes in the Sanur Beach walking area and relocate the permitted area to Danau Tamblingan Street. Head of the Denpasar City Tourism Office Dezire Mulyani said at a Saturday press briefing regarding the prohibition rule of using e-bikes that “Sanur […]