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‘As if they own the sea’: Bali moves to stop resorts from blocking public beaches

Bali’s governor hopes to pass a new regulation banning private beaches by the end of 2025.

Euronews · Nov 19, 2025

Flood Reckoning For Bali On Overdevelopment, Waste

Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.

International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025

‘We expect respect’: Bali politicians call for tourists who break the law to be deported

Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025

Bali seeks new kind of tourist after kicking out 136 unruly visitors this year

Indonesia’s paradise island teeming with beaches and lush rice fields wants to refocus its tourism away from guests who tend to misbehave and instead lure talented nomads, retirees and health buffs.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

Dos and dont’s: Bali issues behaviour guide for tourists

Bali may be happy to see tourists returning following the end of COVID border lockdowns, but it's laying down the law on unruly guests.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023

Indonesia summons UN official after criticism of new laws

JAKARTA: Indonesia summoned a United Nations official on Monday after the organisation expressed concerns over threats to civil liberties posed by the newly-ratified revisions to its criminal code, its foreign ministry said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022