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Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office Probes Bali Foreign Tourist Levy Following Misuse Allegations
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office has begun gathering information following a complaint alleging potential misuse of authority related to Bali’s foreign tourist levy, a fee charged to international visitors entering the island.
Mar. 13, 2026
Bali Authorities Order Temporary Closure of Pererenan Nightclub Over Incomplete Permits
Authorities in Badung Regency have ordered the temporary suspension of operations at a nightclub in Pererenan Village after finding that the business had not yet obtained complete operating permits.
Mar. 13, 2026
Plastic Waste Hits Bali Beaches as 360 Tons Collected Along Badung Coast
Plastic waste has begun accumulating along several beaches in Badung Regency, Bali, replacing earlier waves of driftwood debris brought ashore by the west monsoon.
Mar. 13, 2026
Only One Kusamba Fast Boat Pier Fully Licensed as Bali Authorities Review Nusa Penida Routes
Authorities overseeing maritime transport in Nusa Penida have confirmed that only one fast boat pier operating on the Kusamba–Nusa Penida route currently holds a complete operational permit, while other docking facilities remain under review.
Mar. 13, 2026
Bali Immigration Opens Hotel Help Desks for Foreign Tourists Stranded by Middle East Flight Disruptions
Bali’s regional office of the Directorate General of Immigration has opened special assistance services in several hotels to help foreign nationals affected by flight disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Mar. 13, 2026
Bali Mandara Toll Road to Close for 32 Hours During Nyepi Day of Silence
The operator of Bali Mandara Toll Road has announced a temporary suspension of operations for 32 hours in observance of Nyepi, the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on Thursday, March 19.
Mar. 12, 2026
Rabid Stray Dog Bites 15 People at Buleleng Market, Bali Authorities Confirm
A stray dog that attacked and bit multiple residents near Buleleng Market in northern Bali has tested positive for rabies, prompting local authorities to intensify prevention measures.
Mar. 12, 2026
Indonesia’s Financial Regulator Issues New Rules on Foreign Workers in Banking Sector
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a new regulation governing the use of foreign workers in the banking sector, aiming to strengthen governance while ensuring structured knowledge transfer to Indonesian professionals.
Mar. 12, 2026
Gianyar Hotels See Occupancy Drop Below 50% as Global Uncertainty Affects Bali Tourism
The tourism industry in Gianyar Regency is facing a challenging low season this year, with hotel occupancy rates declining amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Mar. 12, 2026
Bali Pushes Waste-to-Energy Project as Long-Term Solution to Island’s Growing Trash Problem
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has intensified preparations for the development of a waste-to-energy (WtE) facility that is expected to become a long-term solution for the island’s growing waste management challenges.
Mar. 12, 2026