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April 9, 2026

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The atmosphere at the International Arrivals Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Badung Regency, Bali Province /Doc. Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations (Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations Document)

Policy & Visa

Bali’s Immigration Forensic Lab Detects 10 Forged Passports in a Year, Issues Travel Advisory

The specialized unit at Ngurah Rai Airport examined 73 suspect documents in 2025, identifying fakes from several nations and reminding...

Officers searched for a mother and her toddler who were reported missing after being swept away by the current in Kuwum Village, Marga District, Tabanan Regency, Bali, on Wednesday (January 21, 2026).

Weather & Natural Events

Search Continues for Mother After Toddler Found Following Deadly Bali Flash Flood

Rescue teams recover the body of a 16-month-old girl days after a sudden inundation swept her and her mother from...

Photo of Max Widi S.H. when meeting with his client Andrew Joseph McLean at the Immigration Detention Center, January 20, 2026 (Doc: Hey Bali)

Expert Opinion

Andrew McLean’s Limbo: When Indonesia’s Law Forgets to Decide

by Giostanovlatto

By GiostanovlattoIn consultation with Prof. Dr. Werdhi Sutisari, SH., M.H., PhDDean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Asean University International BALI,...

Weather & Natural Events

Weather Agency Issues High Alert for Heavy Rain and Winds Across Java, Bali, and Eastern Islands

The national meteorological authority warns of intense, potentially damaging rainfall and strong winds for a wide swath of Indonesia, urging...

A screenshot of a viral video of a foreign national beating a local Balinese resident (Heybali / Ist)

Bali Update

Video: Foreigner Caught Assaulting Local Man on a Canggu Road at Night, Motive Still Unknown

BALI, INDONESIA - disturbing video circulating online shows a foreign man allegedly assaulting a local resident on the side of...

Photo of strong winds and heavy rain on one of Bali's coastal beaches

Weather & Natural Events

Island-Wide Alert: Severe Weather Forecast for All of Bali Through January 27

The national weather agency warns of heavy rain, flooding risks, and dangerous waves across every regency, urging residents and visitors...

Mother and Infant Missing After Flash Flood Collapses Home in Bali’s Tabanan

A sudden surge from an overflowing river destroyed a house in the early hours of Wednesday, sweeping away a 29-year-old...

Illustration of a handsome and stylishly dressed Caucasian man in Bali, who turns out to be an Interpol fugitive (Photo created by AI)

After Fugitive Arrests, Bali Police Urge Public Vigilance Against ‘Sweet-Talking’ Foreigners

Following the capture of high-profile international criminals, authorities warn that Bali's appeal is being exploited by fugitives who may try...

Illustration photo of a drunk tourist in Bali ordering a motorbike taxi service in the rain on a road in Bali (Photo created by AI)

Crime Alert in Bali: Fake Ride-Hailing Drivers Target Intoxicated Tourists for Theft

Police in North Kuta report a surge in thefts by individuals impersonating app-based motorcycle taxi drivers, who specifically target foreign...

An Australian man with the initials PDH was arrested by police after being involved in a dispute with a British citizen at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali. (Photo: Doc. I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Police)

Australian Man Arrested at Bali Airport for Allegedly Assaulting British Traveler