Bali This Week Monday 1

Bali police falsely arrest a former Russian MMA fighter for kidnapping Ukrainian, and more.

February 03, 2025

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

We’ve summed up this week for you:

Top stories

False Arrest: Russian MMA Fighter Arrested as Suspect in Ukrainian Kidnapping Case

In case you missed this:

Watch: Moments Ukrainian Man Kidnapped from Car in Bali

Canadian Tourist Stole Jewelry in Sanur then Crashed Motorbike, Now Arrested

In case you missed this:

German National Named Suspect in “Russian Village” Parq Ubud Land Violation

Happy hours & deals this week

Selected specials & Classic cocktails 100k, Sunday 7–10PM, @ Suka Sunset Beach

Smoked BBQ, start from 50k/item, daily 5–9PM, @ Beach Bar @ Alila Seminyak

Free Flow Selected Cocktails For 250K+, daily 6–8PM @ Vue Beach Club Canggu

Local & Fresh Oysters For 10k/pcs, daily 8AM–6PM, @ Zai Cafe Breakfast & Dinner

All-you-can-eat seafood BBQ 375K++/adult, 187.5K++/child, Tueasday 6.30–11PM @ Azul Beach Club Bali

Pastalavista 150K: Buy -pasta get selected red/white wine, Thursday 6–11PM @Sala Bistro Ubud

Travel guides

What’s the Dress Code at Bali Immigration Office?

5 Reasons Digital Nomads Are Avoiding Bali in 2025

Expat job board

Head of Finance & Strategy – Property Investment & Finance Group (Kerobokan)

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.

  • Minimum of 8–10 years in accounting or finance roles, with at least 5 years in a managerial position. Prior experience as a financial controller is essential.

  • Familiarity with property development and financial services industries is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health insurance

  • THR

Founder’s Associate – Telcom Networks Company (Canggu – Remote)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related fields.

    Minimum one year experience in fast-paced environments such as internships or roles in investment banking, management consulting, startups.

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Based +/- 3 hours from Singapore time zone (SGT).

Benefits

  • KITAS

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Nomies Dinner Club #110: Authentic Sichuan Noodles

Impact Trip: Painting Class, Balinese Dancing & Waterfall

See all of the 33 events this week, including:

  • Free Indonesian Class

  • Ladies Weekly Coffee & Coworking

  • Crochet Workshop

  • Longevity Meetup: How to Live a Long and Healthy Life

  • Board Game Night

Helpful Bali resources

Choosing a safe and reasonably-priced ferry company for your trip to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan or the Gili Islands

Guides to no-gojek zones in Canggu, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Bali's airport