Bali Police Crack Down: Unskilled Foreign Motorbike Riders Now Banned
Bali Police advise unskilled foreign tourists not to ride motorbikes independently to reduce accidents. Read the full update.
Tag 'Bali'
National
National
Traffic Deaths Dominated by Young Adults in Bali as ‘Operation Zebra Agung 2025’ Launched”
Bali police launch Operation Zebra Agung 2025 as traffic fatalities remain dominated by young adults. Read the full report.
National
Five Chinese Tourists Killed in Bali Minibus Crash, Police Probe Cause of Fatal Accident
Five Chinese tourists died in a Bali minibus crash as police investigate the cause of the out-of-control accident. Read the full report.
National
Bali Police Gather Foreign Consulates to Tighten Oversight of Foreign Citizens
Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya meets 24 foreign consulates to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals and ensure tourism security in Bali. Read more about the initiative.
Criminal
Three Australians Face Death Penalty for Double Murder in Bali
Three Australians accused of killing two fellow Australian in Bali face Indonesia’s death penalty for premeditated murder. Read full details of the case.
National
Customs Seizes 2.4 Million Illegal Cigarettes in Bali
Bali Customs seizes 2.4 million illegal cigarettes and thousands of liters of alcohol in 2025, preventing Rp44.16 billion in state losses. Learn more.
Criminal
Police Rule Out Bullying in Udayana University Student’s Death Case
West Denpasar police say no signs of bullying found in Udayana University student’s death; family declines legal probe and phone access. Read the full update here.
Economy
Bali Named Asia’s Best Island 2025 by Condé Nast Traveller UK
Bali wins “Best Island in Asia 2025” by Condé Nast Traveller UK, reaffirming Indonesia’s tourism excellence and global appeal. Learn more.
National
BMKG Issues Extreme Drought Warning for Buleleng, Bali
BMKG warns of extreme drought in Buleleng, Bali, after 60 days without rain; rainy season expected by December. Learn more.
Criminal
Bali Police Hunt Foreign Mastermind Behind Hydroponic Cannabis Farm
Bali Police are hunting a foreign supplier linked to a hydroponic marijuana farm run by two expats in Denpasar. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
Criminal
Canadian Man Jailed in Bali Over Luxury Villa Rental Fraud
A Bali court sentenced Canadian Denis Vallee to 1.5 years in prison for villa rental fraud worth billions of rupiah. Prosecutors may appeal. Read more here.
National
Active Fault Triggered 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake in Bali–East Java
BMKG reports Bali–East Java earthquake caused by active fault, magnitude 5.7 (revised 5.3), with tremors felt across multiple regions. No tsunami warning issued.
