Bali Update

The Komodo National Park gateway reopens for business, ending a costly pause triggered by weather and a fatal shipwreck, as...

A Moment of Fragile Joy. Fernando Martín Carreras and his family gathered on the deck of the KM Putri Sakinah in Labuan Bajo, captured on the morning of December 26, 2025. This photograph stands as the final portrait of the family together before the tragic events in the Flores Sea later that day.

Editorial

Valencia Coach Tragedy Exposes Safety Crossroads for Indonesia’s Heritage Pinisi Fleet

by Giostanovlatto

An Opinion Essay by Giostanovlatto, Founder Hey Bali News LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — As the search continues for the final victim...

Weather & Natural Events

Jimbaran’s Cafe Row Damaged by Pre-Dawn Winds, No Casualties Reported

A sudden, powerful gust of wind tore through a popular dining strip in Jimbaran before dawn, damaging several beachfront cafes...

Photo of the body of one of Valencia's coach's children being transferred from a speedboat to a Basarnas ship before being taken back to Labuan Bajo. January 6, 2026 (Hey Bali)

Global Impacts

As Komodo Search Ends, a Maritime Tragedy’s Most Painful Question Remains

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — After fourteen days of searching without results, Indonesian rescue teams are preparing to conclude operations for...

Photo of the Captain of the Putri Sakinah ship when being questioned by investigators from the West Manggarai Police before finally being named a suspect, January 8, 2026 (Doc: West Manggarai Police)

Global Impacts

Captain and Crew Member Named Suspects in Fatal Komodo National Park Shipwreck

Following public outcry and a halted tourism sector, East Nusa Tenggara Police take the first legal steps in the investigation...

Video Screenshot of a Caucasian woman falling off her motorbike because she was busy playing with her cellphone in Canggu, Bali

Viral Video

Video: A Very Bali Moment — Tourist Slips Off Scooter in Rainy Canggu, Laughs It Off

A short clip from Canggu captures a familiar island scene: wet roads, crowded traffic, and a small scooter mishap that...

Bali Update

“Not in July”: Flooding in Sanur Prompts Tourist Rethink and Local Strain

As Bali’s rainy season intensifies, a familiar challenge—flooding—tests the island’s resilience and its visitors' patience, turning a postcard view into...

A woman wearing a fake Batik Air flight attendant uniform at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang City. (Heybali/ ist)

National (Indonesia)

Video: Passenger Poses as Batik Air Cabin Crew, Detained by Airport Security in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An unusual case of impersonation aboard a domestic flight has drawn national attention in Indonesia after a...

Photo: Demonstrators in Labuan Bajo demanding the immediate removal of the Head of the KSOP and the indictment of the suspect, as he is considered primarily responsible for the sinking of the Putri Sakinah. January 8, 2026

Global Impacts

After Valencia Coach Tragedy at Sea, Labuan Bajo Erupts in Protest Over Port Authority

As the search for victims of the KM Putri Sakinah tragedy stalls, local businesses and activists have staged a dramatic...

Bali Update

Safety for Sale? Labuan Bajo’s Fury After a Fatal Shipwreck Exposes Tourism’s Dark Undercurrent.