Bali This Week Monday 7

Great white shark surprise near Penida, Metro bus update, and events this week.

Good afternoon. This is the Bali Media.

We’ve summed up this week for you:

Top stories

Bali to Resume Trans Metro Dewata Bus Service—Some Changes Expected

Bali Drafts Law to Stop Hotels From ‘Owning’ Public Beach Access

Want to Help Feed Bali’s Hungry? This Travel Company Will Double Your Donation

Watch: Great White Shark Spotted Near Bali’s Penida Island, Shocking Diversnway, Disrupting Flights

Happy hours & deals this week

Santai Bucket (5btl) 300k, 4–5PM, Monday-Wednesday @ Suka Sunset Beach

Enjoy 50% Aussie T-bones Steak, 8AM–11PM, Thursday @ Jackson Lily’s by Ginger Moon

20% Off on Selected Wine, 5–10PM, Tuesday @ Eden Hookah Club Seminyak

Pizza + 1 Free Bintang, 12–3PM, Sunday @ Dimattina Roastery and Kitchen

Buy-1-get-1-selected Cocktails, 4–6PM, daily @ Omang Omang

Coffee + Croissant 52K Nett, 7.30–11.30AM, daily @ Moreno Beach Bali

Travel guides

13 Best Italian Restaurants in Canggu

Grab And Gojek in Seminyak – How To Get Around

Expat job board

International Marketer – Sustainable Home Decor Company (Seminyak)

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

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

  • 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 German/NW European 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

Wedding & Events Manager – Luxury Clifftop Resort (Ungasan)

  • Open for expat candidates.

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in wedding and event management, preferably with knowledge of the Australian wedding market.

  • Strong network within the Australian bridal and events industry, with established relationships in the sector.

  • Proven project management and organisational skills, ensuring seamless planning and execution of luxury weddings and events.

  • Strong marketing and digital marketing skills, with the ability to create compelling content and attract potential clients hand in hand with the Marketing Team.

  • Negotiation and contract management expertise, securing high-value bookings while maximising revenue and profitability.

  • Willingness to relocate to Bali or travel frequently between Australia and Bali, ensuring hands-on coordination of events.

Benefits

  • Working visa (Kitas) 

  • Housing allowance 

  • Medical Insurance

Meetups this week

Connect with fellow expats and locals.

Art of Connection

Impact Trip: Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga & Virgin Beach Escape

See all of the 42 events this week, including:

  • Improv Games & Laughter

  • Level Up Your Money Game: Cashflow Game Night

  • Aspiring Bali - Elevate Your Property Investment

  • Body Factory Babes Bookclub

  • Nomies Dinner Club #116

  • Free Talk (Previously Deeper Conversations)

  • Inflation: How Bitcoin Can Protect Your Wealth

  • Embodied Wisdom: Energetic Secrets to Ultimate Fitness

  • Paint & Sip

  • AstroQuest: Jeep Adventure & Stargazing

  • Formula 1 China GP

  • 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