The Island

September 1, 2026

Foreigner Detained in Tabanan After 8-Year Overstay

A foreigner has been detained by immigration authorities in Tabanan, Bali, after overstaying his Indonesian visa for more than eight... Read More →
September 1, 2026

Foreign Man Allegedly Drunk in Viral Bali Assault on Motorcyclist

BADUNG, Bali – A video showing a foreign man allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist on the Canggu-Tanah Lot road in Munggu,... Read More →
September 1, 2026

British Man Found Dead in Kerobokan Villa, Supplements Found Inside

A 24-year-old British man identified as YR was found dead inside a villa in Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, on... Read More →
August 31, 2026

British Man Missing at Jembrana Beach in Bali as SAR Team Deploys Drone

A 44-year-old British national has gone missing at Tembles Beach in Penyaringan Village, Mendoyo, Jembrana, with authorities suspecting he may... Read More →
August 31, 2026

Fire Tears Through Bali Restaurant Popular With Australian Tourists

A fire tore through a popular beachfront restaurant in Bali’s Seminyak on Sunday evening, forcing diners and staff to flee... Read More →
August 31, 2026

919 Families in Nusa Penida Struggle With Water Shortage

NUSA PENIDA, Bali — Some 919 families in Pejukutan Village, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, are struggling to access clean water as... Read More →
August 30, 2026

Fire Burns 2 Hectares of Conservation Forest on Mount Batur in Bali

A fire burned about two hectares of conservation forest in the Mount Batur Bukit Payang Nature Tourism Park in Kintamani,... Read More →
August 30, 2026

AI and Drones Set to Transform How Indonesia Monitors Foreign Nationals

Indonesia’s immigration authorities are moving towards a more technology-driven approach to monitoring foreign nationals, with artificial intelligence (AI) and drones... Read More →
August 30, 2026

Rabies Cases in Jembrana, Bali, Rise by Seven to 71

Jembrana in Bali has recorded 71 positive rabies cases in animals through August 2026, up from 64 cases in July,... Read More →
August 30, 2026

Indonesia Anti-Graft Agency Seizes More Than Rp6 Billion in Bali Immigration Probe

Indonesia’s anti-graft agency has seized more than Rp6 billion (US$375,000) after questioning three immigration officials in Bali as part of... Read More →