Bali This Week Monday 19

Bali 'Love Scam' Busted—and a Traffic Stop Gone Awry for Australian

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

It’s Monday. Here is your brief for the week.

Top story

In Bali, a ‘Love Scam’ Syndicate Targeting U.S. American Men Ends in 38 Arrests

Aqua Halts Small Plastic Bottle Production in Bali Ahead of Provincial Ban

WATCH: Stopped for No Helmet, Caught With Cocaine — Australian Man Detained in Bali

Gunmen Storm Bali Villa, Kill One Australian and Wound Another—Suspects Hunted

Happy hours & deals this week

Extra Hour Selected Cocktail 70K++, 4–8PM, Tuesday @ Lucky Day Sports Bar & Rest

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Selected Cocktails, 3–6PM, daily @ Bendino Cafe & Bistro

Buy any Burger get a FREE Coke or Coke Zero, 10AM–11PM, daily @ Makan Place

Buy 5 Small Bintang Get 1 Free Bowl French Fries, 5–7PM, Monday - Wednesday @ The Shed Sanur

Tipsy Thursday: buy 1, get 1 free cocktail, 3–7PM, Every Thursday @ Sea Circus Restaurant & Bar

Buy 1, Get 1 Free for 250K++ Glass of Wine, 5–8PM, daily @ Manarai Beach House

Travel guides

Diamond Beach And Atuh Beach – Paradise in Nusa Penida

How To Advertise On A Billboard In Bali: Best Companies

Expat job board

International Marketer – Sustainable Home Decor Company (Seminyak)

  • Open for local and expat candidates. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in downstream marketing, has a Northwest European (NW European) market is a huge plus.

  • Strong copywriting skills in English, proficiency in German or French is a plus.

  • Experience crafting effective marketing messages tailored to international audiences.

  • Strong understanding of international marketing trends, especially in the European/US/Australian market.

  • Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and branding.

  • Proficient in MS Office, Google Analytics, Photoshop (or equivalent), HubSpot, Mailchimp, and eager to learn new marketing tools.

Benefits

  • BPJS

  • Kitas provided for expats

  • Laptop provided

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Boat Charter Company (Bali - Hybrid)

  • Open to expatriate candidates.

  • Proven experience in a leadership or executive role within a fast-growing business, preferably in tourism, hospitality, or the marine industry.

  • Strong track record in scaling a company, business development, and strategic planning.

  • A visionary leader with the ability to drive innovation and long-term growth.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong ability to identify market opportunities and expand business operations.

  • Experience in branding, marketing, and digital strategy implementation.

  • In-depth understanding of the tourism industry, particularly in Bali, is a plus.

  • Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.

Benefits

  • BPJS B

  • KITAS & Working Permit

  • Bonus based on sale conversions

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Redesign Your Career: AI-Ready Career Mentorship

Dessert in a Jar Candle Making Workshop

See all of the 60 events this week, including:

  • Pandan War Festival: Cultural Trip to Ancient Bali

  • AstroQuest: Milky Way Trip & Jeep Adventure

  • Improvisation Games - Improv Theatre Playshop

  • Ladies Weekly Coffee & Coworking

  • Cacao, Content & Networking

  • Design A Life That Truly Fits - Interactive Workshop

  • Unleashing the Voice Within - Free Workshop

  • The Relational Range - Exploring the Full Spectrum

  • Give It All Vol.3 - Canggu's Best Speaker and Networking Night

  • Real Estate Mastermind & Networking

  • Paint and Sip - Glow in the Dark Reveal

  • Podcasters & Content Creators Meet Up

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