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Prabowo declared president-elect by poll body

Jakarta – Indonesia’s General Election Commission (KPU) has officially declared Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as the next president and vice president of the country. The determination of the 2024 presidential election winners was announced in …

Nusa Penida Waterfall Gives Bali Hotspots Fresh Competition 

Bali’s Nusa Penida is famous for being home to iconic destinations like Kelingking Beach, Manta Bay, and Angel’s Billabong. Although waterfalls are not the first geographical feature to spring to mind when thinking about Nusa Penida, there is one very …

Tourists Can Sip And Saunter Through Bali’s Ever Changing Canggu

Bali’s Canggu is undoubtedly the hottest destination on the island right now. The ever-trending designation is booming with new cafes, restaurants, hotels, and hangouts for the discerning modern traveler. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get …

Tourists Join Collective Efforts To Clean Bali’s Beaches

In the last week, some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have been hit by tidal waves of plastic waste. With garbage piling up over 10cm across Kedonganan Beach and across the Kuta area, it’s an all-hands-on-deck situation to clear …

Officers Conduct Spot Checks For Bali Tourism Tax

Bali’s Tourism Tax has been in effect for five weeks. Top tourism officials are confident that all tourists should be up to speed with the new system by now, so the newly established Tourism Police Units will conduct spot checks …

Top Officials Say Bali Tourism Boom Could Threaten Human Rights

The topic of tourism development in Bali attracts extensive input from officials, leaders, business developers, and tourists themselves. During a panel discussion held ahead of Human Rights Day, leaders in Bali say tourism development risks human rights violations.  Speaking at …