Bali police arrest two suspects in alleged fake overseas-job and visa schemes
Bali police arrested two suspects accused of taking Rp313 million through alleged promises to change a South Korea work visa and arrange an Australia…
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Arsyid Muhamad
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Jembrana Officers Move Seven Damaged Cars From Roadside
Jembrana public-order officers cleared seven damaged Toyota Corolla cars from a sidewalk and roadway in Negara. One was towed, while six remained subj…
Bali Workers Move Wage Protest to Governor’s Office
A Bali labour group moved its Oct. 21 action to the governor’s office in Renon after Wayan Koster agreed to meet it. The group seeks a Rp5.250.000 mon…
Gianyar Police Reassigns Chiefs in Ubud and Tegallalang
Gianyar Police reassigned the chiefs of Ubud and Tegallalang Police on Oct. 21, 2026. AKP Ketut Wiwin Wirahadi moved to Ubud, while Iptu Ida Bagus Ged…
Bali Legislature Tests Nine Child-Protection Commission Candidates
Bali’s provincial legislature tested nine candidates for the regional child-protection commission in Denpasar. Five members for the 2026–2031 term are…
Mobile driving-licence renewal service scheduled in three Bali regencies
Bali police mobile driving-licence units are scheduled on 21 October 2026 in Klungkung, Karangasem and Badung, offering renewals for valid SIM A and S…
Bahlil Raises Bali Fuel Coverage to 15 Days After Shipping Delays
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Bali’s planned fuel coverage rose from 11 days to 15 days after shipping delays contributed to queues, rejecting…
Denpasar Plans Transit Review After Fuel Queues Raise Ridership
Denpasar officials said fuel queues increased Trans Metro Dewata occupancy and led the city to plan a review of capacity, routes, frequency and connec…
Bali Police act against 21 people in 18 subsidised-fuel cases
Bali Police said 21 people were dealt with in 18 suspected subsidised-fuel cases during October queues, with about 753 litres seized and one 300-litre…
Bali Fuel Reserves Recover as Bahlil Adds Seven Supply Vessels
Bali’s average fuel reserves had recovered to 11 to 12 days by Oct. 19, after queues linked to delayed deliveries. The government raised its target to…
Rescuers Recover I Made Rauh From Ravine in Sidemen
I Made Rauh, 70, was found dead in a 45-metre ravine in Sidemen, Karangasem, after children picking mangosteens discovered him. A joint rescue team co…
Bali Police Handle 21 People in Subsidized-Fuel Cases
Bali Police handled 21 people in 18 suspected subsidized-fuel cases and secured about 753 liters. Local governments were asked to create task forces t…
Indonesia Reports 17,597 Immigration Actions Through September
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration reported 17,597 administrative actions against foreign nationals from January through September 2026, i…
Immigration lets Bali retirees remain under valid ITAS permits
Indonesia’s Immigration Directorate General said retirees with valid ITAS permits may remain in Indonesia, while officials prepare rules on possible e…
Bali Police Secure Five Suspected Fuel Hoarders as Queues Continue
Gov. I Wayan Koster said Bali Police had secured five suspected subsidized-fuel hoarders as queues continued at stations across Bali, including Denpas…
