Bali Governor Koster responds after Guruh Soekarnoputra dies
Mohammad Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra died in Jakarta at 73 on Saturday. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster expressed condolences as PDI Perjuangan ordered s…
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Bali Deports French National After 100-Day Overstay
A 22-year-old French national identified as YGB was deported from Bali after a 100-day overstay. The case comes amid tighter scrutiny of foreign natio…
Bali Chilli Prices Rise
Chilli prices in Bali rose after supplies from farmers became limited. Bank Indonesia says market operations can ease short-term inflation pressure.
Bali forecast brings light rain to Tabanan on Sept. 26
BMKG’s Bali outlook for Sept. 26 calls for light rain in Tabanan, cloudier conditions in Badung and Denpasar, and clear, cooler weather in Bangli.
Bali Approves Revised 2026 Budget With Smaller Deficit
Bali’s legislature approved the revised 2026 budget on Sept. 25, lowering the projected deficit to Rp739,409 billion (about US$46.5 billion) while rai…
Kapal ceremony to close Denpasar–Gilimanuk route for two hours on 26 September
Jalan Raya Kapal on Bali’s Denpasar–Gilimanuk route will close from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 26 September for the Siat Tipat Bantal ceremony, with diversio…
Karangasem truck driver dies after alleged attack by employer
A truck driver from Karangasem died after suffering burns in an alleged attack by his employer. Police said the criminal case will continue after the…
Ngurah Rai Immigration stops foreign national with cocaine and two passports
Ngurah Rai Immigration stopped JFD from leaving Bali after officers found 0.2 grams of cocaine in a passport and identified Irish and South African tr…
Pekutatan–Mengwi toll-road investor tender targeted for late 2026
Bali’s provincial government said on 23 September 2026 that the Pekutatan–Mengwi toll-road investor tender is targeted for late 2026, after central-go…
Where is Ubud? Central Bali’s inland cultural hub explained
Ubud is an inland town in central Bali’s Gianyar Regency, known as the island’s cultural centre. It sits about 35 km north of Ngurah Rai airport, with…
What to do in Canggu: beaches, surf, brunch and Tanah Lot
Canggu is mainly a beach-and-lifestyle base for surf, sunsets, brunch, yoga and nearby Tanah Lot trips, not a single landmark stop.
Bali Publishes Prices for Seven Priority Food Commodities
Bali’s provincial government reported average prices for seven priority food commodities across 60 markets on Sept. 24, with chili and garlic prices r…
Bali lists mobile SIM-renewal locations for Sept. 25
Mobile SIM-renewal units are scheduled in Badung, Tabanan, Jembrana and Klungkung on Sept. 25. Government fees are Rp80.000 for cars and Rp75.000 for…
What Bali’s 70 Percent Organic Waste Figure Means
Bali is estimated to produce 3,800 tonnes of waste daily, with about 70 percent classified as organic. The figures underscore the need for processing…
What Bali’s Democracy Index pilot means for local democracy
Bali is preparing a pilot to measure democracy at regency and city level. Officials reported the provincial score rose to 89,73 in 2025, with the inde…
