Politics
Latest politics news from Bali & Indonesia
PoliticsMar 31, 2026
Bali Governor Defends Tourism Tax Transparency Amid Questions
Governor Wayan Koster reassures the public that Bali's tourism tax is corruption-free as the island seeks new revenue sources.
PoliticsMar 30, 2026
Bali's Largest Landfill Faces New Closure Deadline Amid Skepticism
Bali's Suwung landfill is set to close by August 2026, though repeated delays fuel doubts about whether the deadline will be met before peak tourism season.
PoliticsMar 16, 2026
Denpasar Police HQ Attacked After Red-Light District Crackdown
A violent assault on Denpasar's Public Order Agency headquarters followed an enforcement operation against sex workers in Bali's Danau Tempe district.
PoliticsMar 13, 2026
Bali LRT Project Fast-Tracked to Ease Island's Traffic Crisis
Indonesia's Transportation Minister accelerates the long-proposed Light Rail Transit system for Bali to address the island's worsening traffic congestion.