Today
Government policies, regulatory developments, and administrative decisions affecting residents, businesses, and foreign visitors in Bali and Indonesia.
Dec. 16, 2025
Badung Regency authorities have begun investigating 20 buildings along a river in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta, following concerns that riverbank development may have narrowed the waterway and contributed to recent flooding.
Dec. 14, 2025
Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA Bali) has addressed allegations of elephant exploitation at several tourist attractions on the island, stating that no conservation institutions in Bali have been found to violate Indonesia’s current animal welfare standards.
Dec. 12, 2025
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially launched the Second-Level Domain bali.id, marking a significant step in strengthening the island’s digital identity and cultural presence in the global online space.
Dec. 9, 2025
Nuanu Creative City has received the official results of a licensing review conducted by the Bali Provincial Civil Service Police (Satpol PP), confirming that all permits submitted by the development are complete and compliant with regional and national regulations.
Dec. 9, 2025
A proposal by Bali Governor I Wayan Koster to stop the operation of digital accommodation platforms such as Airbnb has drawn significant response from homestay operators across the island. Many argue that a full ban would not address the underlying issue of regional tax contribution and could hinder Bali’s tourism growth.
Dec. 8, 2025
Despite ongoing public debate, residents of Nusa Penida are calling for the completion of the glass lift project at Kelingking Beach, arguing that the facility would significantly benefit both tourists and the local community.
Dec. 7, 2025
Bali is considering a ban on accommodations listed through Airbnb Inc., marking the province’s latest effort to regulate a tourism sector that continues to surge to record levels. The proposal follows growing concerns that unregistered villas and guesthouses are eroding local tax revenue despite a sharp rise in foreign arrivals.
Dec. 7, 2025
The number of hikers on Mount Agung has decreased toward the end of 2025, with local guides reporting a noticeable drop compared to previous months.
Dec. 5, 2025
The installation of metal sheets across several rice field sections in Jatiluwih has begun to affect visitor numbers at the UNESCO-listed cultural landscape. Management of the Jatiluwih Tourist Attraction (DTW) reported that more than a dozen travel agents have canceled scheduled visits in recent days, fearing potential demonstrations or disruptions in the area.
Dec. 5, 2025
Farmers and local business owners in the Jatiluwih UNESCO World Cultural Heritage area staged a symbolic protest this week following the recent sealing of several structures by the Bali Provincial Government and Tabanan Regency. The sealing was carried out as part of ongoing enforcement against buildings deemed to violate protected agricultural zoning.
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.