HEADLINES

December 19, 2011

Robin Lim Named CNN Hero

DENPASAR Bali-based midwife Robin Lim has been named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year. Lim, an American citizen, runs – Read More...
December 19, 2011

British Minister Praises Security

NUSA DUA Britain’s Minister of State for the Asia-Pacific region has praised the Bali authorities for improved security in the – Read More...
December 19, 2011

Rally Cancelled but Tensions Continue at Tanah Lot

TABANAN A plan for a massive protest rally at Tanah Lot on Monday was put on hold over the weekend, – Read More...
December 12, 2011

Corruption Must Be Tackled ‘at Recruitment Stage’

DENPASAR The chain of corruption in government needs to be broken at the recruitment stage, according to a senior official. – Read More...
December 12, 2011

Politicians Blame ‘Cafe Culture’ for AIDS Spread

DENPASAR A senior politician has blamed the proliferation of cafes – late-night drinking venues which often double as venues for – Read More...
December 12, 2011

Obama, Clinton Praise Indonesia Over Nuclear Treaty

WASHINGTON US President Barack Obama has praised Indonesia for ratifying the nuclear test ban treaty CTBT, a move that brings – Read More...
December 12, 2011

Man Sets Self Alight Beside State Palace

JAKARTA A man is in critical condition with 95 percent burns on his body after he apparently set himself alight – Read More...
December 5, 2011

Cut-Price Toll Road Construction Set to Start

BENOA Work on the Nusa Dua-Denpasar toll road is due to start this month, despite a lack of funding. The – Read More...
December 5, 2011

Increasing Imports Indicate Growth

DENPASAR Imports of foreign retail goods to Bali reached a value of US$85.1 million between January and August this year, – Read More...
December 5, 2011

Bylaw Bans Public Smoking

DENPASAR A new bylaw banning smoking in hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities was passed by the Bali government this – Read More...