National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Indonesia Wants Better Tourists, Not Just More Tourists
As visa revenue climbs despite fewer visas being issued, Indonesia says its immigration strategy is shifting from chasing visitor numbers...
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Bali Begins Construction on $185 Million Waste-to-Energy Plant in Bid to Tackle Island’s Growing Trash Crisis
The long-awaited project aims to transform thousands of tonnes of waste into electricity as Bali seeks to protect both its...
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again, Sending Ash 1.4 Kilometers Into the Sky
EAST FLORES - Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted again on Sunday morning, sending a thick column of volcanic ash 1.4...
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Bali Is Warming Too: Indonesia’s Last Tropical Glacier Could Disappear Within Months, BMKG Warns
BALI - As Bali grapples with rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns, scientists say another climate milestone is unfolding thousands...
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Labuan Bajo Tightens Rules for Tourist Boats as Authorities Crack Down on Tax Compliance
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Authorities in Indonesia's famous Komodo gateway are tightening oversight of tourist boats, with vessels that fail...
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Travel Agency Owner Accused of Defrauding Foreign Tourists Released After Full Refund in Indonesia’s Komodo Gateway
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The owner of a travel agency accused of defrauding a group of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia's...
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Injured Hiker Rescued from Mount Rinjani as Emergency Teams Highlight Safety on Indonesia’s Iconic Trek
LOMBOK, Indonesia — A 22-year-old Indonesian hiker has been safely rescued after suffering a leg injury while descending Mount Rinjani,...
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Beyond Semana Santa: The Beach That Locals Don’t Want You to Miss in Larantuka
LARANTUKA, East Flores — Mention Larantuka to most international travelers and one event immediately comes to mind: Semana Santa, the...
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How Extreme Heat and Illegal Hunting Turned a Protected Lombok Hillside into Ash
LOMBOK, Indonesia — A protected hillside on the eastern slopes of Lombok has been transformed into a charred landscape after...
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‘She Could Not Breathe’: Australian Tourist Severely Traumatized in Sumba Beach Assault, Suspect Faces 12 Years
KODI, SUMBA – A 17-year-old student from Southwest Sumba has been formally charged with sexual assault and attempted rape of a...
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Popular News
Chinese Couple Killed by Powerful Waves During Snorkeling Trip Near Komodo National Park
Video & Timeline: How a Chinese Couple’s Komodo Open Trip Ended in Tragedy
Two Chinese Tourists Die While Snorkeling Near Labuan Bajo’s Kelor Island
Labuan Bajo and Sumba Just Got Closer as New Direct Flights Make Island-Hopping Easier
Direct Flights Between Labuan Bajo and Makassar Open a New Route to Komodo
