Bali This Week Monday 6

Drugs, death, and disruptions: This week’s top Bali stories

March 10, 2025

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

We’ve summed up this week for you:

Top stories

Malaysian Woman Hid Meth Inside Genitalia, Arrested in Bali Airport

Foreign National Found Dead in Bali Water Tank, Mistaken for a Doll at First

After Months of Legal Proceedings, Wife of Former Australian Football Star Now Sentenced to Bali Prison Over Brothel Case

Airfast Plane Couldn’t Move After Landing on Bali Runway, Disrupting Flights

Expect Months-Long Disruptions to Balian Water Supplies After Factory Burns Down

British National May Face Death Sentence for Allegedly Smuggling MDMA to Bali

Happy hours & deals this week

Dinner Party 2 for 1 Happy Hour, 5–6PM, every Friday @ Yuki Bali

Buy All Menu Breakfast, Get Free Coffee, 8–11AM, daily @ Nine Miles Coffee & Eatery

Buy 200g Steak Get Free Glass or Beer, 9AM–11PM, daily @ Bendino Cafe & Bistro

Buy-1-get-1-free Cocktails, 3–7PM, daily @ Barbarossa Sanur

Buy-1-get-1-free Pizza, 3–9PM, Wednesday @ Nourish Cafe Uluwatu

2 + 1 Free All Cocktails, 4–7PM, daily @ Raff Music Bar & Restaurant

Travel guides

Renting a Car in Bali – Should You Get a Rental Car?

Rumah Pohon Treehouse & Thousand Island Viewpoint

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, 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.

  • Proficiency in financial management software and tools.

  • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations in Indonesia.

  • Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

Benefits

  • BPJS + THR

Performance Marketing Manager – Property Development Group (Kerobokan)

  • Open for expat candidates.

  • Minimum of three years of experience in performance marketing, digital advertising, and lead generation.

  • Proven track record in high-ticket lead generation (real estate, investment properties, luxury resorts).

  • Expertise in Meta Ads & Google Ads, including budget scaling and bid management.

  • Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and conversion tracking tools.

  • Familiarity with Conversion Rate Optimisation techniques & landing page testing.

  • Experience integrating campaigns with CRM & sales automation platforms (Salesforce).

Benefits

  • BPJS

  • KITAS provided for Expat candidate

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

3D Ocean Painting

After Hours Coffee Shop Party (Free Drinks!)

See all of the 41 events this week, including:

  • How to 10x Your Content and Revenue

  • Improv Games & Laughter

  • Manifesting Money: The Science of Abundance

  • From Clicks to Clients: 4 Steps to Increase Conversions

  • Smart Investing for Digital Nomads – Copy Trade & More

  • Fluent in 3 Months: How Nomads Can Learn Languages

  • Community Connections

  • Find Your Inner Balance — Embracing Feminine and Masculine Energy

  • Blood Moon Neon Glowing Painting Experience

  • Thrifting Market

  • Macrame Workshop

  • Balinese Fire Ceremony and Meditation

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