The waste woes of tourism hotspot Bali have come under intense scrutiny after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shamed island authorities for what he said were improper steps to tackle the problem ...

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto speaking at the 2026 National Coordination Meeting of the Central and Regional Governments in Bogor, West Java on Feb 2, 2026. He showed photos of trash scattered ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bali in Indonesia was ranked number one as the world's best tourist destination in 2026 in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations List. This marks the ...

The major change, flagged by the Bali Provincial Government, will require travellers to declare their bank account activity over the three months before their arrival to enter the island paradise.

Bali’s government plans to implement new rules requiring travellers to show they have sufficient funds for their trip, aiming to promote “quality tourism,” according to a report by 9Travel. The report ...

The authorities will check the amount of money in a visitor's savings account over the past three months. Unsplash In May 2025, 67,995 Indians visited Bali compared to 49,658 in April, a jump of 36.93 ...

Picture this. Frankie Beverly & Maze’s “Before I Let Go” is blasting from the speakers, the DJ remixes Beyoncé’s version, and the electric slide is in full motion. But you’re not at Granny’s or Big ...

Bali is preparing to tighten entry requirements for foreign visitors by introducing checks on travelers’ financial credentials, a move local officials say is aimed at curbing problematic tourism and ...

The Bali government plans to start screening incoming tourists by checking their finances before entry. (Source: Getty) Travellers to Bali will soon be required to provide bank statements before entry ...

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Sixty years ago, half a million Indonesians were killed in anti-Communist purges. On Bali, resorts and clubs were built atop mass graves. A graveyard on the Indonesian island of Bali where some of the ...

Heavy rain clouds loom over Bali as authorities issue flood, storm and landslide warnings, urging travellers to stay alert and plan carefully. Travellers heading to Bali are being urged to stay alert ...