The Island

July 24, 2026

Canggu Running Community Faces Backlash Over Alleged Exclusion of Indonesians

BADUNG, Bali — A running community in Bali’s popular Canggu area has come under public scrutiny following allegations that Indonesian... Read More →
July 24, 2026

Bali Restricts Foreign Investment in 18 Business Sectors

DENPASAR, Bali — Foreign investors can no longer apply for new business licenses in 18 sectors in Bali after the... Read More →
July 21, 2026

Immigration: Residents Urged to Report Foreign Nationals Living in Boarding Houses

SINGARAJA, Bali – Immigration officials in North Bali have urged residents to report foreign nationals living in boarding houses or... Read More →
July 20, 2026

Bali Governor Rejects Airport Overcapacity Claims

DENPASAR, Bali — Bali Governor Wayan Koster has dismissed claims that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has exceeded its... Read More →
July 19, 2026

Suspect Arrested Within 24 Hours of Canggu Bar Shooting

BADUNG, Bali – A man suspected of opening fire inside a bar in Bali’s Canggu area, injuring a security guard... Read More →
July 18, 2026

Court Hears: Tourists Believed They Were Meeting Women Before Alleged Robbery in Seminyak

DENPASAR, Bali – Two Middle Eastern tourists believed they were meeting women after connecting through Tinder, but prosecutors told a... Read More →
July 18, 2026

Police: Australian Tourist Found Dead at Sanur Villa

DENPASAR, Bali – An 80-year-old Australian tourist was found dead inside a villa in Sanur, Denpasar, on Thursday, with police... Read More →
July 17, 2026

Woman’s Decomposed Body Found, Singaporean Arrested

DENPASAR, Bali – A 26-year-old woman was found dead in an advanced state of decomposition inside a boarding house room... Read More →
July 16, 2026

Australian Detainee’s Death at Bali Immigration Detention Revealed

DENPASAR, Bali – Bali Police have confirmed that Australian national Cameron Hughes (39) died by suicide while being held at... Read More →
July 14, 2026

Singaporean Tourist Loses Gold Chain in Canggu Snatch Theft

BADUNG, Bali – A Singaporean tourist lost a 24-gram gold chain after a motorcycle thief snatched it from his neck... Read More →