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Yogyakarta Launches ‘Bule Mengajar’ Programme to Increase Foreign Tourist Stays

Indonesia ExpatMay 21, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 21, 20260

The Yogyakarta City Tourism Office has launched the “Bule Mengajar” programme in the Kotagede area to encourage foreign tourists to...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

17 Jun 2026 — Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently emphasised the importance of improving transportation access to Ngurah Rai International Airport to address growing traffic congestion caused by rising tourist arrivals. The growth in tourist visits, which has had a positive impact on the Balinese economy, also requires that tourist destinations remain unaffected by...

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

11 Jun 2026 — PT Pertamina (Persero) launched an automated waste-cleaning vessel called the Autonomous Trash Skimmer at Sekeh Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, on the 10th of June. The Autonomous Trash Skimmer was introduced as a more modern, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for managing aquatic waste. The launch event also formed part of...

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

15 Jun 2026 — A mugging targeting a New Zealand national in the Tuban Underpass area of Kuta, Badung, Bali, has gone viral on social media, with local police currently hunting for the perpetrator. In footage captured by a dashboard camera on the 12th of June, the perpetrator can be seen following the victim,...

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

12 Jun 2026 — An Australian fugitive linked to organised crime was detained in Bali after authorities uncovered a fake passport and identified him through an Interpol alert. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has successfully apprehended an Australian national, identified as AP (55), who was allegedly attempting to flee the country. AP...

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

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