I am goin to bali in june my b/f says that i shouldnt take a hand bag with me or wear one while im there?

no its ok lots of tourguides say that Bali is safe. just need to be cautious. if you feel scared then just put your handbag on the hand not beside the road. because there's a possibility (I'm not gonna say that it will happen)that a hooligan on motorcycle will take it... or just use a backpack