Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Bali, No Damage or Casualties Reported
Jan. 10, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bali region on Saturday afternoon (10/1), briefly alarming residents in several areas, including East Denpasar.
Kadek Dodo
Rabies Remains a Public Health Challenge in Bali as Animal Bite Cases Stay High
Jan. 10, 2026
Rabies continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Bali entering 2026, with tens of thousands of animal bite cases recorded across the island last year, according to the Bali Provincial Health Office.
Nyepi in Bali: The Day of Silence and Its Significance in Balinese Culture
Jan. 10, 2026
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
Batik Air Launches Daily Bali–Tambolaka Flights, Strengthening Connectivity to Sumba
Jan. 10, 2026
Bali’s air connectivity to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has expanded further with the launch of a new Batik Air route linking Denpasar and Tambolaka, Sumba. The service officially began operating on Friday (9/1/2026) from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Heavy Rain Damages Road Shoulder on Penelokan–Kintamani Route, Traffic Caution Issued
Jan. 10, 2026
Heavy rainfall that hit the Kintamani area on Friday afternoon (9/1) caused a section of the road shoulder along the Penelokan–Kintamani main road to collapse, raising safety concerns for motorists.
Czech Tourist Rescued After Being Swept by Waves at Kelingking Beach
Jan. 10, 2026
A tourist from the Czech Republic was rescued after being swept by strong waves at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, on Friday (9/1/2026). The victim, identified as Martello Romani (49), survived the incident.
Foreign Exchange Transactions in Bali Rise Alongside Growth in International Visitors
Jan. 9, 2026
Foreign exchange transactions in Bali recorded an increase throughout 2025, in line with the continued growth of international tourist arrivals, according to Bank Indonesia (BI).
Peruvian Woman Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Cocaine Smuggling at Bali Airport
Jan. 9, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has sentenced a Peruvian national, Natalia Sofia Baca Cordova, to 11 years in prison and imposed a fine of IDR 2 billion for smuggling more than 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and dozens of ecstasy tablets into Bali.
Bee Attack Injures Dozens of Visitors at Bedugul Botanical Garden
Jan. 9, 2026
A sudden bee attack caused panic at the Bali Botanic Garden in Bedugul, Tabanan Regency, on Thursday (8/1), leaving dozens of visitors injured and requiring medical treatment.
BMKG Issues High Wave Warning for Bali Waters, Maritime Activities Urged to Remain Alert
Jan. 9, 2026
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning over the potential for high waves across several sea areas surrounding Bali, with conditions expected to persist for several days and pose risks to maritime activities.