Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Garuda Indonesia Plans Ticket Price Increase of Up to 13% Following Government Policy
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is preparing to raise domestic ticket prices after the government approved a fare...
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Drug Parcel from Malaysia Leads to Arrest of Chinese National in Bali
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian authorities have arrested a Chinese national in Bali after he allegedly received a package containing illegal...
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Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Bali and Deported: What It Signals for Security on the Island
BADUNG, Bali — Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a British national identified as SL, 45, who was listed on an...
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Tornado-Like Winds Damage Homes in Bali’s Tabanan Regency
TABANAN, Bali — A sudden, short-lived windstorm swept through a village in Bali’s Tabanan regency on Tuesday afternoon, damaging at...
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Bali Declared “Safe” by Governor After South Korea Travel Warning — But Concerns Over Tourist Crime Persist
DENPASAR, Bali — Bali’s governor has dismissed concerns following a travel warning issued by South Korea, insisting the island remains...
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El Nino 2026 Could Bring a Drier Bali: BMKG Warns of Increased Drought Risk in Buleleng and Nusa Penida
DENPASAR, Bali — Parts of Bali may face a noticeably drier dry season this year, as Indonesia’s meteorological agency warns...
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Bali’s Organic Waste Ban Backfires: Trash Burning Rises, Rivers Fill With 7 Tons of Daily Waste
DENPASAR, Bali — A policy designed to modernize Bali’s waste management system is producing unintended consequences on the ground. Since...
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Mystery Object Near Bali Sparks Bomb Fears—Police Say It Was a Scientific Device, Not a Weapon
GILI TRAWANGAN, Indonesia — A large, torpedo-shaped object drifting off the coast of Gili Trawangan triggered a familiar reaction in...
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Labuan Bajo Travel Scam Leaves 3 German Tourists Stranded for Hours — What Travelers Need to Know Before Booking a Komodo Trip
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Three German tourists were left stranded for five hours at Labuan Bajo’s main harbor after a...
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Belarusian National Arrested in Bali with 483g of Cannabis and 33g of Cocaine in International Drug Bust
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian authorities have arrested a Belarusian national in Bali as part of a broader anti-narcotics operation, uncovering...
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Garuda Indonesia Plans Ticket Price Increase of Up to 13% Following Government Policy
Drug Parcel from Malaysia Leads to Arrest of Chinese National in Bali
Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Bali and Deported: What It Signals for Security on the Island
Tornado-Like Winds Damage Homes in Bali’s Tabanan Regency
