The Numbers Behind the Headlines: What Bali’s Crime Data Actually Shows
A follow-up to yesterday’s piece on data-led regulation and the FDI reporting gap Yesterday’s piece argued that Bali’s investment problem is a data problem – that blanket enforcement against foreign investors is being applied where targeted, evidence-based regulation would do better. The same argument holds, arguably even more starkly, when it comes to the parallel […]
Madewasraya Bali Ceremony: Reading the Cosmic Clock
In our previous article about the upcoming ceremony of Madewasraya centred on Pura Tuluk Biyu in Kintamani, we introduced the idea that in Balinese philosophy time isn’t something that just passes in a linear sense. In this article, we’re going to try and expand on that. If you’ve lived in Bali for long enough, you’ll […]
Madewasraya in Bali: The Cosmology Behind the 2026 Ceremony
Most people view time as a straight line. Seconds become minutes, hours turn into days, and life moves forward according to digital clocks. In Bali, time works differently. Local traditions follow sacred calendars that assign unique spiritual qualities to different days. Specific moments suit building a house, starting a journey, or holding a temple ceremony. […]