How Indonesia’s electronic land certificates change — and don’t change — Bali transactions
Indonesia is rolling out electronic land certificates that change how title records are stored and checked, but they do not alter who can hold rights…
Explainers & Data
How Bali works, with sources and numbers.
Four essential checks Bali land buyers need beyond a certificate copy
A photocopy or digital image of a land certificate is only the starting point for Bali property due diligence.
How Bali’s subsidised 3-kg LPG programme works amid reported shortages
Bali’s subsidised 3-kg LPG cylinders are meant for low-income households and micro businesses, but falling quotas, strong demand and concerns about co…
Bali Travel Insurance: Why Optional Cover Still Matters
Travel insurance is not a formal entry requirement for trips to Bali, but independent guides and insurer documents show it remains important for medic…
Bali bus fares in 2026: Rp4,400 adult, Rp2,000 concession
Public bus fares on Bali’s Sarbagita and Trans Metro Dewata networks are currently set at Rp4,400 for adults, with Rp2,000 concessions for students, s…
Bali disaster officials: volcanic eruptions not a countdown to megathrust
Bali’s disaster agency and Indonesian experts say recent eruptions, including Anak Krakatau, produce local volcanic earthquakes and do not serve as a…
Dry-season forecasts leave Bali’s local flood risks in place
BMKG forecasts generally low September rainfall for Bali under a strong El Niño pattern, but both the national weather agency and BPBD Bali stress tha…
Bali Airport’s 42 and 108 Flight Figures Reflect Different Time Windows
Ngurah Rai Airport’s 108-flight tally covers a longer window than an earlier 42-flight snapshot. The figures reflect different times on Sept. 6-7 and…
Badung logs 340 dengue cases, no deaths through August 2026
Badung’s health authorities reported 340 dengue cases and zero deaths from January through August 2026, with monthly cases falling to 28 in August as…
Anak Krakatau’s Eruption Does Not Signal a Bali Mega-Quake
Local disaster officials and Indonesian geological experts say Anak Krakatau’s early September eruption and a high count of small tremors around Bali…
42 Bali Flights Disrupted as Ngurah Rai Airport Stayed Open
Ngurah Rai Airport stayed open on Sept. 6 while 42 flights were disrupted by volcanic activity linked to Mount Anak Krakatau, with the biggest impact…
Seven reported dog-bite victims in Cemagi, Badung
Seven people, including two foreign nationals, were reported bitten by stray dogs in Cemagi, Badung, on 4 September 2026. Authorities said the animal…
Ketapang–Gilimanuk Ferry: Why a 45-Minute Crossing Can Take Longer
Across multiple independent guides and ticketing platforms, the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry crossing is described as a roughly 45–60 minute voyage on the…
Ngurah Rai Airport lost property: reporting channels for travellers
At Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, travellers should report lost items either to the airport information or lost-and-found desk or to their a…
Sanur Leads Bali Hotel Absorption as Ubud Faces Sharpest Decline
Sanur recorded Bali’s strongest hotel absorption balance in a new market monitor, while Ubud saw the steepest decline. The study projects Sanur to lea…
