Tag: Bali Tourism

The family of slain Australian Zivan Radmanovic calls for a harsher sentence, framing the case as a test of Indonesia's ...

Kial Garth Robinson, 29, appeared in court on Thursday at the Denpasar District Court.

British National Faces 11-Year Sentence for Smuggling Cocaine into Bali

A Denpasar court hears details of a failed international drug run, highlighting the severe and unwavering legal consequences for narcotics ...

Photo of a toddler from a foreign tourist being carried by hotel staff in Bali (IST)

Why Many Foreign Parents Are Shocked When Locals Touch Their Babies in Bali

by Giostanovlatto

For foreign families, the island's communal warmth sparks a profound—and sometimes tense—negotiation over boundaries, safety, and the meaning of community. ...

Photos of Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo

Komodo National Park Reopens with New Rule: No More Night Sailing

After a month-long closure, access to the iconic dragon habitat is restored under stricter maritime safety measures, including a ban ...

Kuta Beach Trash Crisis: 200 Cleaners, Not Enough Trucks

Despite a daily deployment of sanitation crews, military, and police, Bali's most famous shoreline is losing a logistical battle against ...

Photo: Press conference between the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs after meeting with Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (February 4, 2026). (CNBC Indonesia/Emir)

Prabowo Consults Senior Diplomats as Indonesia Weighs Joining U.S.-Led Peace Forum

Seeking influence in a new world order, Jakarta convenes its top diplomatic minds to debate joining a U.S.-led forum, with ...

Ketapang Port is closed due to bad weather and poor visibility.

Ketapang–Gilimanuk Ferry Closed for One Hour as Strong Winds Reduce Visibility

A one-hour closure of the vital Ketapang-Gilimanuk ferry route highlights the delicate balance between mobility and maritime safety on the ...

A boy with the initials YBS (10), a fourth-grade elementary school student in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), was found hanged.

A Governor’s Confession: ‘We Failed Him,’ Says NTT Leader After Boy’s Suicide

In a rare admission of systemic failure, East Nusa Tenggara’s governor calls a child’s death a ‘hard slap to our ...

Illustration of Tax Growth in Indonesia (Hey Bali)

Indonesia’s Rising Tax Revenue Signals Economic Confidence — What It Means for Bali

A significant increase in state revenue signals economic momentum, with direct implications for investment, tourism sentiment, and infrastructure on the ...

Illustration photo of the incident of a child in Ngada Flores ending his life because his mother could not buy him books and pens (Photo created by ai)

A Philosopher’s Provocation: Calling a 10-Year-Old’s Death a ‘Republican’ Act