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Latest politics news from Bali & Indonesia
Bali Governor Warns of Infrastructure Crisis Amid Record Tourism
Governor Koster highlights critical infrastructure challenges threatening Bali's tourism industry as the island welcomes record visitor numbers.
Russian Oligarch's Superyacht Docks at Bali's Benoa Harbor
A $500 million superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch has been berthed at Bali's Port of Benoa since July, raising diplomatic concerns for Indonesia.
Former Surabaya Zoo Director Arrested in Rp10B Corruption Case
Authorities in East Java detained the former Surabaya Zoo director on suspicion of embezzling over Rp10 billion in public funds.
Bali Bombing Mastermind's Trial Stalled 24 Years After Attack
More than two decades after the 2002 Bali bombing killed 202 people, the case against alleged mastermind Hambali remains stuck in legal proceedings with U.S. prosecutors involved.
Bali Residents Sue President Over Climate Change Inaction
Ten Bali residents filed the island's first climate class-action lawsuit against President Prabowo Subianto and Governor Wayan Koster, citing government inaction on environmental threats.
Bali Governor Backs Anti-Corruption Drive at Immigration Office
Bali's Governor Wayan Koster endorses a KPK investigation into alleged extortion schemes at the island's immigration office.
Bali's Dark Secret: Major Hub for Illegal Bird Trafficking
Bali has emerged as Indonesia's critical transshipment point for illegal bird trade, with authorities seizing over 10,000 wild birds in the first five months of 2026.
Bali Police Face Legal Challenges as Sex Work Moves Online
Law enforcement in Bali struggles to address digital fraud cases involving online sex work in an evolving legal grey zone.
Bali Narcotics Crimes Surge 24% as Smuggling Methods Evolve
Drug-related arrests in Bali jumped nearly 24% in early 2026, with smugglers increasingly using personal concealment and postal services to evade detection.
Bali Narcotics Cases Surge 24% as Smuggling Tactics Evolve
Drug-related crimes in Bali jumped 23.92% in the first five months of 2026, with smugglers increasingly using personal concealment and postal methods.
Bali Cracks Down on Villa Construction in Agricultural Zones
Bali's government intensifies enforcement against converting rice fields into villas and tourism developments, marking a shift in protecting agricultural land.
Indonesia Reports 23 Hantavirus Cases with 13% Fatality Rate
Indonesia's Ministry of Health confirms 23 hantavirus cases between 2024 and 2026, resulting in three deaths amid growing health concerns.
Bali's Kerobokan Prison Relocates Away From Tourist Areas
Bali's notorious Kerobokan Penitentiary is being moved from its location near upscale resorts in Badung Regency to an undisclosed new site.
Train Collision Near Bekasi Kills 14 in Catastrophic Accident
A chain-reaction train accident at East Bekasi Station in West Java has claimed at least 14 lives with dozens injured after a vehicle collided with a commuter train.
Chinese Unmanned Submarine Discovered Near Lombok
An unmanned Chinese submersible found near Lombok has been identified as part of an unauthorized underwater surveillance system, raising security concerns.
Bali's Hidden Power Structure: Who Really Controls Development?
Behind Bali's rapid development lies a complex power structure of gatekeepers and cultural custodians who shape the island's transformation and future.
Bali Faces New Lawsuit Over Kelingking Beach Glass Elevator
Investors refile legal action against Bali Provincial Government over the controversial glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida.
Bali Police Shut Down Two Nightclubs in Drug Crackdown
Authorities in Bali have sealed two popular nightlife venues, Delona Bar and N Co Living Bali, following an investigation into suspected drug distribution operations.
Bali Murder Sentence Sparks Family Outrage Over 'Light' Justice
The victim's family denounces a Denpasar court's murder conviction sentence as inadequate, calling it a 'joke' and criticizing the judicial system's failure to deliver justice.
Bali Closes Major Landfill in Push Against Pollution Crisis
Bali authorities shut down its largest waste facility, the Suwung TPA landfill, as the island intensifies efforts to combat growing environmental pollution.