Gianyar Partners with Japan’s Osaki City on Waste Management System
Feb. 13, 2026
The Gianyar Regency Government has entered into a cooperation agreement with Osaki City in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, to strengthen its waste management system.
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Illegal Beachfront Tourism Building Demolished in Karangasem
Feb. 13, 2026
Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers in Karangasem Regency forcibly demolished a tourism accommodation building found to be violating coastal setback regulations in Banjar Dinas Lean, Bunutan Village, on Wednesday (Feb 11).
Japan Continues Bali Coastal Conservation Project with IDR 1.08 Trillion Phase II Funding
Feb. 13, 2026
The Government of Japan will continue its coastal conservation project in Bali under Phase II, allocating 9.85 billion yen, equivalent to approximately IDR 1.08 trillion, with completion targeted for 2028.
Bali Governor Urges Airbnb to Remove Unlicensed Tourism Businesses from Platform
Feb. 12, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has urged Airbnb to remove unlicensed tourism operators in Bali from its digital platform, emphasizing the need for tax compliance and proper permits.
Invasive Red Devil Fish Now Dominate Up to 80 Percent of Lake Batur, Control Action Scheduled
Feb. 11, 2026
The population of invasive Red Devil fish is estimated to have taken over 70 to 80 percent of Lake Batur in Kintamani, raising concerns over the survival of native fish species in the area.
Bajra Sandhi Monument Proposes Ticket Revisions, Free Entry for Bali Students in 2026
Feb. 11, 2026
The Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) of the Bali People’s Struggle Monument (MPRB) has proposed revisions to Bali Provincial Regulation No. 1 of 2024 on Regional Taxes and Retributions, including adjustments to entrance fees at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Niti Mandala Renon, Denpasar.
Bali Urban Subway Project Remains Unclear Despite Groundbreaking in 2024
Feb. 11, 2026
The Bali Urban Subway project, envisioned as a long-term solution to chronic traffic congestion in key tourism areas, has yet to show visible progress more than a year after its groundbreaking ceremony.
Bali Province Prepares Data-Based Strategy to Prevent Seasonal Marine Waste on Beaches
Feb. 10, 2026
The Bali Provincial Government is preparing a preventive scheme to address the recurring issue of marine waste washing up along the island’s coastline, a problem that typically peaks during certain seasons.
Gianyar Authorities Halt Restaurant Construction Over Permit Violations and Road Damage
Feb. 7, 2026
The Gianyar Regency Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) has forcibly halted a restaurant construction project along Jalan Bypass Dharma Giri, Gianyar, citing permit violations and damage to recently repaired public road infrastructure. The enforcement action was carried out on Friday (6/2).
Environment Minister Signals Strict Oversight of Marina Project in Ngurah Rai Forest Park
Feb. 6, 2026
Indonesia’s Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH), Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, has reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to closely monitor development projects that may pose risks to the environment, including the ongoing marina project in the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park (Tahura Ngurah Rai), Serangan, Bali.