Authorities have reported widespread cases of tourists overstaying their visas, while local communities have voiced concerns over foreigners operating unlicensed businesses on the island, ranging from villa and motorbike rentals to unofficial tour guiding. 

The two Israelis are believed to have entered Bali using German passports and one of them holds a temporary stay permit (KITAS) as an investor. 

Experts have long observed that many Indonesian parents underestimate the importance of baby teeth, resulting in neglect of their children’s oral health and failure to instill healthy dental habits early on.

Two Chinese nationals have died and a Balinese man is missing after the Dolphin II ran aground, capsized and sank on Tuesday as it was entering Sanur Port after sailing from Nusa Penida.

President Prabowo Subianto has signed a presidential decree granting amnesty to a total of 1,178 convicts across the nation.

A fast boat travelling from Nusa Penida "sank and ran aground" near Sanur port in Bali's east, the island's search and rescue agency said in a statement. 

The Central Java provincial administration is building floating houses for families affected by tidal floods in Sayung district.

The suspect previously caused a commotion in a club and choked another foreigner before stealing the car.

Coordinating Politcs and Security Minister Budi Gunawan has threatened people flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag with criminal prosecution despite there not being a clear legal basis to do so.

Netizens have taken to social media to criticize the verdict, comparing it to cases in which public officials received similar or even lighter sentences for embezzling billions of rupiah in state funds.

The traffic jam leading to Ketapang Port stretched at least 5 kilometers on Monday, 9 km on Sunday and around 25 km on Friday. At its worst, on July 25, the congestion extended 42 km, reaching as far as Badjulmati Dam in Situbondo Regency.

For his dedication and service, the Indonesian Air Force granted Fajar a posthumous promotion from air commodore to air vice marshal.

The perpetrators used fake passports in their actions targeting money changers offering cash on delivery services to hotels and villas.

BNN Chief Commissioner General Marthinus Hukom stated that Indonesia is witnessing a rising trend in transnational drug trafficking, with popular tourist destinations, especially Bali, becoming prime targets.

Ternala explained that the bottom of Lake Toba is heavily polluted by leftover fish feed from floating fish farms. This waste has led to an accumulation of organic matter, which decomposes anaerobically without oxygen at the lakebed, releasing toxic compounds that can harm aquatic life.

The Social Affairs Ministry is examining another 300,000 accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling.

In recent months, Pacu Jalur has drawn global attention thanks to a viral video of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha performing calm, rhythmic movements atop a racing jalur,  a performance that ignited the worldwide ‘aura farming’ trend on social media.

The government is expanding the free nutritious meal program to include students enrolled in Sekolah Rakyat.

The national park management is repairing the tracks and will close the volcano from Aug. 1-10 to add more infrastructure for climbers' safety and comfort.

Long lines of motorcycles and cars stretching up to two kilometers have become a common sight at 41 gas stations across the regency in recent days, with residents reporting wait times of up to 10 hours just to fill their tanks.

According to local authorities, since March 2025, Hong Kong vessels have stopped purchasing live fish from fishermen in Natuna and Anambas regencies, Indonesia’s outermost islands, without providing any official explanation.

Weather agency have issued tsunami warnings across six provinces in eastern Indonesia after one of the largest earthquakes in history struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia on Wednesday morning.

Videos circulating on social media show residents complaining of shattered windows and damaged roofs, caused by the intense vibrations from horeg parades passing near their homes. 

Berman Sitanggang, a resident of Pangururan district on Samosir Island, said hundreds of tonnes of tilapia in floating fish farms on Lake Toba have died over the past few weeks, with the number continuing to rise.

WALHI noted that between January and July 2023, the Surabaya Health Agency recorded over 174,000 cases of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) in the city, including more than 6,000 cases among infants.

Fictitious orders for hundreds of online motorcycle taxi drivers in Riau Islands constituted a terror threat against two media companies, media executives said. 

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has recorded at least 61 wildfires across North Sumatra since the beginning of the year, destroying more than 4,400 hectares of land.

Viral videos show members of the two groups exchanging blows using wooden blocks, bamboo sticks, rocks and other makeshift weapons.

While the government focuses on scaling up the Sekolah Rakyat program, many existing schools continue to face multiple challenges, including low enrollment, student dropouts and staff shortages.

Mental health challenges suffered by Jakarta administration workers could reduce service quality and productivity if not handled well.