HEADLINES

May 10, 2012

Minister Agrees to Buyan Resort

SINGARAJA A private investor has been given the go-ahead to build a luxury resort within an area of protected forest – Read More...
May 10, 2012

Tourist Numbers Continue to Rise

DENPASAR Bali is banking on another bumper year for tourist arrivals, with figures released this week by the Central Statistics – Read More...
May 9, 2012

Russian Jet with 44 Aboard Missing over Java

A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 on a demonstration flight with at least 44 people aboard went missing in a mountainous area south of the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Wednesday, officials said.
May 8, 2012

Dutchman With Cocaine in Stomach Arrested in Jakarta

A Dutchman faces a possible death penalty after he was caught at Jakarta's international airport with more than $100,000 worth of cocaine stashed in his stomach, an official said on Tuesday.
May 8, 2012

American Calls on President for Help in Bali Custody Battle

An American man living in Bali and involved in a bitter and protracted battle with his Indonesian ex-wife over custody of their four children has called on President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for help.
May 8, 2012

Australian Facing Death over Bali Drugs

An Australian arrested trying to smuggle drugs hidden in capsules inside his body into Bali has said he regrets his actions.
May 8, 2012

Corby Granted Remission but Clemency Not Confirmed

Australian drug-smuggler Schapelle Corby is still waiting for news on her clemency appeal to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, but she will receive a remission on her sentence, delayed since Christmas, it has been announced.
May 8, 2012

British Singer Morrissey Urges Closure of Java Zoo

British singer Morrissey called on the Indonesian government on Tuesday to immediately shut down a notorious zoo in eastern Java where hundreds of animals have died or disappeared.
May 7, 2012

Alleged Bali Bombing Mastermind Begs Forgiveness

The bombmaker accused of masterminding the Bali attacks that killed 202 people begged forgiveness from the victims' families on Monday, and claimed he did not know that nightclubs would be targeted.
May 4, 2012

Australia Lowers Indonesia Travel Warning

Australia has dropped its travel warning for Indonesia to its lowest level since before the 2002 Bali bombings.