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Bali Legislature Orders Permanent Closure of Three Businesses Over Zoning Violations in Munggu

A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) has ordered the permanent closure of three businesses in Munggu Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, following findings of…
Bali Legislature Orders Permanent Closure of Three Businesses Over Zoning Violations in Munggu
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) has ordered the permanent closure of three businesses in Munggu Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, following findings of zoning and licensing violations.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Bali Police Use “Cakrawasi” App to Monitor Foreign Visitors’ Stay Data

Police in Bali have begun monitoring data on foreign nationals staying in the province through a centralized application called Cakrawasi, a move aimed at improving tracking and preventing public order disturbances involving…
Bali Police Use “Cakrawasi” App to Monitor Foreign Visitors’ Stay Data
Police in Bali have begun monitoring data on foreign nationals staying in the province through a centralized application called Cakrawasi, a move aimed at improving tracking and preventing public order disturbances involving foreign visitors.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Candidasa Beach Revitalization Project Moves Forward to Address Coastal Erosion

Coastal revitalization work at Candidasa Beach in Bugbug Village, Karangasem Regency, is progressing as part of a long-term effort to address shoreline erosion that has gradually reduced the coastline and threatened…
Candidasa Beach Revitalization Project Moves Forward to Address Coastal Erosion
Coastal revitalization work at Candidasa Beach in Bugbug Village, Karangasem Regency, is progressing as part of a long-term effort to address shoreline erosion that has gradually reduced the coastline and threatened one of the region’s key tourism areas.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Strong Winds Damage Kuta Beach Landmark Sign Near Skate Park

Extreme weather that has affected parts of Badung since Wednesday (January 21) caused significant damage to the “Kuta Beach” landmark sign near the Kuta Skate Park, after strong winds struck the area in the early hours of the morning.
Strong Winds Damage Kuta Beach Landmark Sign Near Skate Park
Extreme weather that has affected parts of Badung since Wednesday (January 21) caused significant damage to the “Kuta Beach” landmark sign near the Kuta Skate Park, after strong winds struck the area in the early hours of the morning.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Extreme Weather Does Not Disrupt Visitor Numbers at Tanah Lot Tourist Site

Recent extreme weather marked by heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Tabanan has not had a significant impact on tourist visits to Tanah Lot, one of the regency’s most popular attractions. The site continues to draw…
Extreme Weather Does Not Disrupt Visitor Numbers at Tanah Lot Tourist Site
Recent extreme weather marked by heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Tabanan has not had a significant impact on tourist visits to Tanah Lot, one of the regency’s most popular attractions. The site continues to draw steady numbers of both domestic and international visitors.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Mason Elephant Park Continues Elephant Riding Attraction Despite Forestry Ministry Warning

Mason Elephant Park in Gianyar, Bali, continues to offer elephant riding activities to visitors despite receiving a formal warning letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry through the Bali Natural…
Mason Elephant Park Continues Elephant Riding Attraction Despite Forestry Ministry Warning
Mason Elephant Park in Gianyar, Bali, continues to offer elephant riding activities to visitors despite receiving a formal warning letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry through the Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA Bali).
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January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Serangan Community and Fishermen File Objection Over LNG Project Environmental Approval

Residents of Serangan Traditional Village, together with local fishermen, have formally voiced objections to the environmental approval granted for a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied…
Serangan Community and Fishermen File Objection Over LNG Project Environmental Approval
Residents of Serangan Traditional Village, together with local fishermen, have formally voiced objections to the environmental approval granted for a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Serangan waters.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Found Stranded Alive on Kuta Beach

A sea turtle was found stranded on Kuta Beach, Badung Regency, on Thursday (January 22, 2026) at around 10:00 WITA. The turtle was identified as an olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Found Stranded Alive on Kuta Beach
A sea turtle was found stranded on Kuta Beach, Badung Regency, on Thursday (January 22, 2026) at around 10:00 WITA. The turtle was identified as an olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
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January 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM
New Zealand National With Severe Mental Illness Remains in Legal Limbo at Bali Immigration Detention Center

A New Zealand national diagnosed with a severe mental health disorder has remained in immigration detention in Bali for more than four months without clear legal status, raising questions…
New Zealand National With Severe Mental Illness Remains in Legal Limbo at Bali Immigration Detention Center
A New Zealand national diagnosed with a severe mental health disorder has remained in immigration detention in Bali for more than four months without clear legal status, raising questions about coordination between law enforcement and immigration authorities.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Damage Temples and Homes in Nusa Penida

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Wednesday (January 21) triggered natural disasters across parts of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, causing significant damage to temples and several residential properties. No injuries or…
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Damage Temples and Homes in Nusa Penida
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Wednesday (January 21) triggered natural disasters across parts of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, causing significant damage to temples and several residential properties. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Flooding Submerges Roads on Ceningan Island, Disrupts Residents and Tourists

Flooding inundated a section of roadway on Ceningan Island, part of Lembongan Village in Nusa Penida District, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, disrupting daily activities for residents and tourists.
Flooding Submerges Roads on Ceningan Island, Disrupts Residents and Tourists
Flooding inundated a section of roadway on Ceningan Island, part of Lembongan Village in Nusa Penida District, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, disrupting daily activities for residents and tourists.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Interpol Red Notice Fugitive from Romania Handed Over After Arrest in Bali

Indonesian authorities have officially handed over Costinel-Cosmin Zuleam, a Romanian national listed on an Interpol Red Notice, following his arrest in Kerobokan, Badung. The suspect is accused of involvement in a…
Interpol Red Notice Fugitive from Romania Handed Over After Arrest in Bali
Indonesian authorities have officially handed over Costinel-Cosmin Zuleam, a Romanian national listed on an Interpol Red Notice, following his arrest in Kerobokan, Badung. The suspect is accused of involvement in a premeditated murder and severe torture case in Romania.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
BMKG Warns of Rising Extreme Weather Risk in Bali Toward Late January

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged residents and visitors in Bali to remain alert as the risk of extreme weather is expected to increase toward the end of January 2026.
BMKG Warns of Rising Extreme Weather Risk in Bali Toward Late January
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged residents and visitors in Bali to remain alert as the risk of extreme weather is expected to increase toward the end of January 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Fallen Tree Briefly Paralyzes Traffic on Junjungan Road in Ubud

Traffic along Junjungan Road in Ubud was temporarily brought to a complete halt after a large tree collapsed and blocked the roadway on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, 2026, at around 4:00 pm WITA.
Fallen Tree Briefly Paralyzes Traffic on Junjungan Road in Ubud
Traffic along Junjungan Road in Ubud was temporarily brought to a complete halt after a large tree collapsed and blocked the roadway on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, 2026, at around 4:00 pm WITA.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Australian National Arrested After Assault at Ngurah Rai Airport Departure Terminal

Police have arrested a foreign national following an assault incident at the International Departure Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday night, January 18, 2026.
Australian National Arrested After Assault at Ngurah Rai Airport Departure Terminal
Police have arrested a foreign national following an assault incident at the International Departure Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday night, January 18, 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Seasonal Marine Debris Piles Up Along Kuta Beach as Monsoon Winds Intensify

Large volumes of marine debris have once again accumulated along Kuta Beach, Badung Regency, since Saturday night, January 17, 2026, with cleanup teams collecting up to 30 truckloads of waste per day amid strong…
Seasonal Marine Debris Piles Up Along Kuta Beach as Monsoon Winds Intensify
Large volumes of marine debris have once again accumulated along Kuta Beach, Badung Regency, since Saturday night, January 17, 2026, with cleanup teams collecting up to 30 truckloads of waste per day amid strong monsoon-driven currents.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM
BMKG Issues High Wave Warning for Bali Waters from January 21–24

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency Wilayah III Denpasar (BBMKG Denpasar) has issued an early warning for high sea waves around Bali, with wave heights forecast to reach up to four meters between January 21 and…
BMKG Issues High Wave Warning for Bali Waters from January 21–24
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency Wilayah III Denpasar (BBMKG Denpasar) has issued an early warning for high sea waves around Bali, with wave heights forecast to reach up to four meters between January 21 and January 24, 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Smartfren Launches 5G Services in Bali, Targets Full Island Coverage by 2026

PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, through its brand Smartfren, has officially launched 5G services in Bali, marking a key step in expanding high-speed, stable, and reliable connectivity to support tourism, the creative…
Smartfren Launches 5G Services in Bali, Targets Full Island Coverage by 2026
PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, through its brand Smartfren, has officially launched 5G services in Bali, marking a key step in expanding high-speed, stable, and reliable connectivity to support tourism, the creative economy, and small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
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January 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Ukrainian Woman Submits Plea in Bali Drug Smuggling Trial at Denpasar Court

The Denpasar District Court has given Kateryna Vakarova, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, the opportunity to submit a plea in her ongoing drug smuggling trial linked to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Ukrainian Woman Submits Plea in Bali Drug Smuggling Trial at Denpasar Court
The Denpasar District Court has given Kateryna Vakarova, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, the opportunity to submit a plea in her ongoing drug smuggling trial linked to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Bangli Authorities Clarify Kintamani Tourism Fee Issue, Cite Revenue Potential Leakage

The Bangli Regency Government has clarified public concerns over alleged leakage in entrance fee collections at the Kintamani tourism area, stating that the issue relates to unrealized revenue potential rather…
Bangli Authorities Clarify Kintamani Tourism Fee Issue, Cite Revenue Potential Leakage
The Bangli Regency Government has clarified public concerns over alleged leakage in entrance fee collections at the Kintamani tourism area, stating that the issue relates to unrealized revenue potential rather than the loss of funds already collected.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Coastal Erosion Brings Traditional Salt Production in Kelating to a Halt

Traditional sea salt production in Kelating Beach, Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency, has effectively ceased as ongoing coastal erosion continues to reshape the shoreline, leaving former salt-making areas submerged and…
Coastal Erosion Brings Traditional Salt Production in Kelating to a Halt
Traditional sea salt production in Kelating Beach, Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency, has effectively ceased as ongoing coastal erosion continues to reshape the shoreline, leaving former salt-making areas submerged and unusable.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Indian Crew Member Medically Evacuated from Vessel in Badung Strait

A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team carried out a medical evacuation of a crew member from the vessel LC Astrolabe after a health emergency was reported in the waters of the Badung Strait on Monday morning, January 19, 2026.
Indian Crew Member Medically Evacuated from Vessel in Badung Strait
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team carried out a medical evacuation of a crew member from the vessel LC Astrolabe after a health emergency was reported in the waters of the Badung Strait on Monday morning, January 19, 2026.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Argentine Woman Reported for Allegedly Damaging Car in Pecatu, South Kuta

Police in South Kuta are investigating a reported case of property damage involving a foreign national after a car was allegedly vandalized during a roadside incident in Pecatu, Badung Regency.
Argentine Woman Reported for Allegedly Damaging Car in Pecatu, South Kuta
Police in South Kuta are investigating a reported case of property damage involving a foreign national after a car was allegedly vandalized during a roadside incident in Pecatu, Badung Regency.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Nuanu Creative City Clarifies Viral Video, Confirms Online Ride-Hailing Pickups Are Allowed

Management of Nuanu Creative City has issued an official clarification following a viral social media video showing the intimidation of an online ride-hailing driver while picking up a passenger near the…
Nuanu Creative City Clarifies Viral Video, Confirms Online Ride-Hailing Pickups Are Allowed
Management of Nuanu Creative City has issued an official clarification following a viral social media video showing the intimidation of an online ride-hailing driver while picking up a passenger near the Nuanu area.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Weaker Rupiah Seen as Boost for Bali Tourism, Supporting Foreign and Domestic Travel Demand

The recent weakening of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar is not being viewed entirely as a negative development for Bali’s tourism sector.
Weaker Rupiah Seen as Boost for Bali Tourism, Supporting Foreign and Domestic Travel Demand
The recent weakening of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar is not being viewed entirely as a negative development for Bali’s tourism sector.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:14 AM