Bali

August 13, 2009

Port ‘Cannot Detect’ X-Ray Invisible Explosives

DENPASAR ~ Bali Police chief Sutisna said this week the port of Gilimanuk did not have the expensive equipment needed – Read More...
August 13, 2009

Sanglah Switches Swine Flu to Outpatient Treatment

DENPASAR ~ The steep cost of treating suspected swine flu patients and the rising number of people presenting with applicable – Read More...
August 13, 2009

Expat on Suicide Watch after Fiery Domestic

UBUD ~ A Turkish-American man is on suicide watch in Sanglah Hospital and Ubud Police are searching for his Javanese – Read More...
August 7, 2009

NEW POLICE CHIEF ON SECURITY: ‘Strong Culture’ Bali’s Best Terror Defence

DENPASAR ~ Bali’s strong culture and social cohesion are potent weapons against terrorism, according to new Bali Police chief Sutisna. – Read More...
August 7, 2009

Police Launch Clampdown on Reckless Drivers

DENPASAR ~ Drivers and motorcyclists have been warned that reckless behaviour on the roads may bring them a one-year prison – Read More...
August 7, 2009

What’s in a Bali Name? Lots, Says Minister

NUSA DUA ~ The growing trend to use foreign placenames in Bali threatens to weaken community links with tradition and – Read More...
August 3, 2009

Kantor Kita Boss’s Fake Escrow Account: ‘Not Our Responsibility,’ Says Bank

LEGIAN ~ The still-unfolding Kantor Kita disappearing money scandal took another turn when investors said a major bank, Permata Bank, – Read More...
August 3, 2009

Car-Free Days to Get Denpasar Trial

DENPASAR ~ Community cycling groups have proposed car-free days for Denpasar to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution. And the – Read More...
August 3, 2009

Rp1bn Land Buy ‘Loss’ Still to Be Made Up

DENPASAR ~ An unexplained loss of Rp1.06 billion on sales of land by Badung regency that raised audit questions does – Read More...
August 3, 2009

Flores Dragons Coming Here Despite Protests

LEGIAN ~ Plans to move 10 Flores komodo dragons from their East Tenggara Nusa home to the Safari and Marine – Read More...