More Than a Script: Bali Mandates Local Aksara, Redefining Cultural Identity in the Global Marketplace
In a decisive move to safeguard its cultural distinctiveness, Bali’s governor has issued a stark directive: local products and businesses ...
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A Bali Insurance Push: Tourism Board Backs Mandatory Local Coverage for International Visitors
In a move to streamline emergency response and financial protection, Bali's leading tourism association has endorsed a proposal to require ...
Bungee Jump at Bali’s Iconic Kelingking Cliff to be Closed Again Over Safety and Permit Issues
Authorities in Klungkung are set to seal a controversial bungee jumping attraction at the iconic Kelingking Cliff for a second ...
Over 70 Foreign Residents Received Indonesian ID Cards in Badung Last Year
Regency officials issued 71 special identity cards to foreign nationals in 2025, a process mandated for permanent residency permit holders, ...
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 ...
Behind Bali’s Paradise Image: Why Homelessness Remains a Growing Challenge in Denpasar
DENPASAR, Bali — Beyond Bali’s carefully curated image of beaches, temples, and hospitality lies a quieter urban challenge, one faced ...
Komodo National Park to Cap Daily Visitors at 1,000 Starting April 2026
Responding to a post-pandemic tourism surge that strained the UNESCO site, authorities will implement a strict quota system and mandatory ...
Bali’s Traffic Problem Is Real. Here Is How Governor Wayan Koster Plans to Fix It
Bali’s famed beauty is often shadowed by its notorious traffic. In a decisive move, the island’s leadership is accelerating a ...
Bali’s Drastic Pivot: New Financial Screening Aims for “Quality Tourism,” Rivals See Opportunity
DENPASAR, Bali — In a move set to reshape its global identity, the Indonesian province of Bali will implement a stringent ...
UNESCO Heritage Deal: Jatiluwih Farmers Take Down Tarps for New Tourism Rules
JATILUWIH, Bali — In a move to resolve a dispute threatening the harmony between tourism, tradition, and local livelihoods, farmers in ...
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