The 26-year-old sex worker appeared alongside her crew, two British men and Australian comedian Julian Woods, for the hearing with photos showing them inside the packed courtroom.

JAKARTA] The Indonesian government has pushed back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb rentals, saying such services are needed to foster tourism in South-east Asia’s largest economy. Read more at The Business Times.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a new Bali, Indonesia project. It signed ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, as a member of Radisson Individuals, a new lifestyle serviced apartment project in one of Bali’s most vibrant destinations. Scheduled to open in 2027, the property will feature 116 serviced apartments.

Indonesia is facing yet another tropical cyclone off the coast of Bali with some scientists warning it could build into the “next Senyar” barely two weeks after the destructive storm that ravaged much of Sumatra late last month.

Bali’s governor wants to ban the online platform but the island’s problems with illegal rentals go beyond Airbnb, critics say.

Indonesia dismisses Bali’s Airbnb ban proposal, urging licensing and compliance as tourism growth strains the island’s infrastructure.