Today
Government policies, regulatory developments, and administrative decisions affecting residents, businesses, and foreign visitors in Bali and Indonesia.
Jan. 18, 2026
The Badung Regency Government has begun a sand maintenance and beach reorganization program at Kuta Beach following erosion caused by coastal abrasion. The work is being carried out under the leadership of Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa and started on January 13, 2026.
Jan. 17, 2026
Desa Adat Kuta has begun reorganizing food vendors along Kuta Beach in Badung, aiming to create a more orderly and comfortable beachfront environment for visitors. The initiative includes the construction of dedicated pergola-style stalls for food sellers, scheduled to begin operating by the end of January 2026.
Jan. 16, 2026
The Bali Provincial Government is planning to introduce a policy in 2026 that would require foreign tourists to show proof of sufficient funds as part of entry requirements, aimed at promoting what officials describe as “quality tourism.”
Jan. 15, 2026
Bali Zoo has officially discontinued its elephant riding activities as of January 1, 2026, as part of a commitment to strengthening animal welfare standards and promoting responsible, sustainable conservation practices.
Jan. 15, 2026
The Badung Regency Government has reported early positive results from new traffic management measures implemented in Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta District, aimed at reducing congestion and improving vehicle flow in one of Bali’s busiest residential and commercial areas.
Jan. 14, 2026
The Bali Beach Conservation Project (BBCP) Phase II along Kuta Beach, Legian, and Seminyak continues to show significant progress, with construction advancing well beyond initial targets as of mid-January.
Jan. 13, 2026
Authorities in Badung Regency have temporarily halted a large-scale villa construction project in Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, after the developer was found to be operating without complete building permits.
Jan. 9, 2026
The Badung Regency Government has begun land acquisition processes for four new road access projects aimed at easing traffic congestion across the regency, Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa confirmed on Thursday (7/1).
Jan. 7, 2026
Traffic engineering measures implemented by the Badung Regency Government in Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, are showing positive results in easing congestion and shortening travel times, according to local authorities.
Jan. 7, 2026
The six-month deadline set by the Bali Provincial Government for the removal of the controversial glass elevator structure at Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, continues to run, with no visible dismantling activity as of early January 2026.
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.