HEADLINES

April 2, 2012

Poisonous Beetles Threaten Bali

SINGARAJA Bali is facing a potential plague of poisonous insects. The rove beetle, known locally as tomcat beetle, is currently – Read More...
March 26, 2012

Security Intensified Around Island after Five Killed in Terror Raids

DENPASAR Police stepped up security at tourist hotspots this week after five suspected terrorists were shot dead in raids. “We – Read More...
March 26, 2012

Draft Law on Villas to be Trialled in Bali

SEMINYAK Bali is the setting for a pilot project on the management of the villa industry, it has been revealed. – Read More...
March 26, 2012

Nyepi Leads to Energy Efficiency

DENPASAR State power provider PLN had reason to celebrate this week’s Nyepi ceremony – a 50-percent drop in power use. – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Suspects Start to Talk in Family Murder Case

DENPASAR The investigation into the brutal murder of a family of three in Kampial, South Kuta, last month has been – Read More...
March 12, 2012

No TV for Nyepi, But Muslim Prayers Allowed

DENPASAR Broadcasters have been ordered to cease operations in Bali during the forthcoming Nyepi festival, but with the Balinese “day – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Actor Taylor Kitsch in Bali Airport ‘Bribe’

JAKARTA Hollywood actor Taylor Kitsch was allegedly asked for his iPhone as a bribe by airport officials as he entered – Read More...
March 5, 2012

High-Tech Security for Bali’s Ports

GILIMANUK Bali’s main ports are to get high-tech security gates, aimed at improving safety and control of passengers entering the – Read More...
March 5, 2012

Clean-Up Begins at Kerobokan

KEROBOKAN Last week’s rioting at Kerobokan Prison led to at least Rp5 billion in damage, according to officials. Two senior – Read More...
March 5, 2012

New Cables to Power Up Bali

GILIMANUK Electricity providers are to lay two new cables between Bali and Java in an attempt to improve the island’s – Read More...