Province backs Wuku Bala pasamuhan and paruman at Puri Agung Klungkung
Bali’s adat affairs agency chief I G.A.K. Kartika Jaya Seputra represented the governor at a major pasamuhan and paruman Wuku Bala assembly at Puri Ag…
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Mukmin John
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Where is Bali located? The island’s exact place in Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Bali is an Indonesian island and province in Southeast Asia, east of Java and west of Lombok, just south of the equator. Here is the clearest map-base…
Balinese calendar marks 21 September 2026 as bad day for weddings and cremations
Balinese ala ayuning dewasa guidance for Soma Umanis Bala on 21 September 2026 warns against weddings, cremations and house-building, while allowing c…
Today’s Islamic prayer timetable published for Denpasar area
Local media and timetable services have published today’s Islamic prayer schedule for Denpasar and surrounding urban areas, listing Subuh, Zuhur, Asar…
Badung regent backs mass Pitra Yadnya ceremony in Pelaga with Rp400m grant
Residents of Banjar Adat Tiyingan in Pelaga, Petang, organised a major 2026 series of Pitra Yadnya and Atiwa-tiwa mass rites, attended by Badung Regen…
Nyepi 2027: Why Bali’s Airport Is Expected to Close for 24 Hours
Nyepi, Bali’s Hindu Day of Silence, shuts down flights, road traffic and most public activity for 24 hours.
Madewasraya ceremony held at Pura Tuluk Biyu Batur in Bangli
Madewasraya was held at Pura Tuluk Biyu Batur in Kintamani, Bangli, with late-August preparations and September ritual dates confirmed by Balipost and…
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan: Five key programs Bali employers need to understand
Indonesia’s employment social-security system under BPJS Ketenagakerjaan covers formal and informal workers through five main programs.
Bali Payments: Safer Rules for Cash, Cards and QRIS in 2026
Visitors in Bali can lower payment risks by relying on bank-linked ATMs, licensed money changers and rupiah transactions for everyday spending.
Bali Bargaining: Why One Opening Price Is Not a Rule
Bargaining in Bali is common in traditional markets and informal stalls, but not in malls, supermarkets or branded boutiques.
Buying Property in Bali: 7 Legal Checks Before You Commit
Independent title and permit checks are essential for foreign and local buyers in Bali.
Bali emergency numbers: how 112, 110, 118 and 113 work for visitors
Indonesia’s national emergency system uses 112 as a general hotline, backed by specialist numbers for police, ambulance, fire and search-and-rescue.
Mass ‘Mati Tanpa Pejah’ dance to mark Puputan Badung anniversary
Denpasar is preparing a kolosal performance titled “Mati Tanpa Pejah” with about 1,000 dancers at Puputan Badung I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung Field on Su…
Bali–Lombok Ferries: 24-Hour Service Still Depends on Conditions
Public ferries between Padang Bai in Bali and Lembar in Lombok are widely described as running 24 hours a day with frequent departures, but crossings…
Indonesia VAT refund: 60-day rule and airport procedures for tourists
Foreign-passport holders who are not Indonesian citizens or permanent residents may reclaim VAT on eligible goods bought from registered “Tax Refund f…
