Today
Government policies, regulatory developments, and administrative decisions affecting residents, businesses, and foreign visitors in Bali and Indonesia.
Feb. 4, 2026
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) conducted an on-site inspection at the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Monday (February 2, 2026), following allegations of mangrove land conversion involving PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID).
Feb. 3, 2026
A limited operational trial of Mertasari Jetty in Sanur is scheduled to take place in mid-February 2026, as part of efforts to provide an alternative sea crossing point and help reduce traffic congestion in the Sanur area.
Feb. 2, 2026
The Slovak Republic officially opened its Honorary Consulate at Jimbaran Hub, Bali, on Monday (February 2, 2026), marking a step to strengthen bilateral relations between Slovakia and Indonesia, particularly in tourism and economic cooperation.
Feb. 2, 2026
The legal representative of the investor behind the glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, has insisted that the development should be allowed to continue, warning of significant legal claims if authorities proceed with a forced dismantling.
Feb. 1, 2026
The Bali Tourism Board has expressed support for a proposed policy that would require foreign tourists to have mandatory travel insurance when visiting Indonesia, particularly Bali, as part of efforts to strengthen tourist safety and the overall tourism ecosystem.
Feb. 1, 2026
Bali is set to reduce its reliance on electricity supplies from outside the island as the provincial government plans to develop a gas-fired power plant starting in 2026, marking a shift toward cleaner and more self-sufficient energy sources.
Feb. 1, 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment has intensified oversight of cruise ship movements in national waters as part of efforts to protect coral reef ecosystems from potential damage and marine pollution.
Feb. 1, 2026
The United Kingdom has expressed its readiness to support Bali Province in addressing chronic traffic congestion and improving waste management systems, two of the island’s most pressing challenges.
Jan. 31, 2026
Authorities have temporarily halted the construction of a villa owned by a Jakarta-based investor in Banjar Kebibil, Belalang Village, Kediri District, following findings of river setback violations and incomplete building permits.
Jan. 31, 2026
Members of the Tabanan Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) have identified alleged violations of river setback regulations at a villa construction project in Kerambitan District, raising concerns over spatial planning compliance and incomplete permits.
A 62-year-old Canadian national was found dead in a guesthouse room on Jalan Pulau Batanta No. 34, Banjar Abian Tegal, Dauh Puri Kauh Village, West Denpasar, on Monday (Feb 23, 2026) at around 11:00 WITA.
Fast boat crossings from Nusa Penida to Sanur in Denpasar and Pemenang in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) were operated under a temporary open-and-close system on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026) due to extreme weather conditions affecting Bali over the past several days.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered a landslide near The Yoga Barn on Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday (Feb 24) at approximately 09:00 WITA.
Flooding submerged Jalan Dewi Sri in Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, early Tuesday morning (Feb 24, 2026), following hours of continuous heavy rain.