May

May 31, 2012

Bali Bombmaker Pleads for Mercy

Umar Patek, accused of playing a key role in the Bali bombings, insisted on Thursday the attacks that killed 202 people were "against my conscience" and begged for a light sentence.
May 30, 2012

Anti-Drugs Group to Challenge Corby Clemency Ruling

An anti-drugs group has said it will challenge a presidential decision to cut five years off the 20-year jail term of Australian drug-smuggler Schapelle Corby.
May 30, 2012

US Renews Naval Power in Asia-Pacific

The United States will renew its naval power across the Asia-Pacific region and stay "vigilant" in the face of China's growing military, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
May 29, 2012

Bali Tourism Drives Up Island’s Internet Usage

It seems Bali’s slow internet connection isn’t enough to stop the number of internet users on the island rising: an – Read More...
May 29, 2012

German Tourist Shot in Papua

A German tourist was shot three times in a gun attack on Tuesday in restive Papua province, national police said.
May 29, 2012

Four Britons Arrested over Bali ‘Drug Ring’

Four Britons and one Indian national were arrested in Bali for drug smuggling, and could face death under Indonesia's stiff anti-drug laws.
May 28, 2012

Black Day for Indonesian Police as Lady Gaga Show Cancelled

By Mathieu Deflem For The Bali Times The Lady Gaga concert that was scheduled to be held in Jakarta on – Read More...
May 28, 2012

Subak to Get UNESCO Listing

UBUD Bali’s traditional irrigation systems, which underpin the island’s famed rice terrace landscape, are to receive an official UNESCO world – Read More...
May 28, 2012

Illegal Logger Busted

SINGARAJA An alleged illegal logger who cut protected trees from the forests of the West Bali National Park was arrested – Read More...
May 28, 2012

Badung Hospital Project Moves Ahead

BADUNG A delayed project to build a new regional hospital in Badung regency is finally going ahead, officials have announced. – Read More...