Bali’s Benoa Port Resumes Operations After 24-Hour Nyepi Shutdown
Mar. 20, 2026
Operations at Benoa Port in Denpasar have returned to normal following a full-day suspension during Nyepi, Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed on March 19–20, 2026.
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Bali Lawmaker Raises Concern Over Suspected Diesel Spill in Benoa Mangrove Area
Mar. 3, 2026
A member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives has renewed concerns over a suspected diesel spill in the Benoa mangrove area after detecting a strong fuel odor during a site visit.
Environmental Groups File Police Report Over Mangrove Deaths in Benoa
Feb. 28, 2026
Three environmental community groups have formally reported an alleged environmental crime following the death of hundreds of mangrove trees in the Benoa area near the Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Mangrove Ecosystem in Tahura Ngurah Rai Declared in Ecological Emergency
Feb. 25, 2026
The mangrove ecosystem in the Ngurah Rai Forest Park (Tahura Ngurah Rai) area in South Bali has been declared in an ecological emergency condition after hundreds of mangrove trees were found dead in Benoa.
Authorities Conclude Fuel Pipeline Seepage Likely Cause of Benoa Mangrove Die-Off
Feb. 22, 2026
A cross-agency coordination meeting on Saturday (Feb 21) concluded that seepage from a fuel pipeline is strongly suspected to have caused the death of hundreds of mangrove trees along Jalan Raya Pelabuhan Benoa.
Hundreds of Mangrove Trees Found Dead in Benoa, Lawmaker Calls for Investigation
Feb. 21, 2026
A member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) representing Bali has raised concerns after discovering hundreds of dead mangrove trees in the Benoa area, west of the Bali Mandara Toll Road entrance in South Denpasar.
Denpasar Police Tighten Sea Port Checks at Benoa and Sanur to Prevent Smuggling
Jan. 15, 2026
The Denpasar City Police have stepped up security checks on passengers and goods entering and leaving Bali through Benoa Port and Sanur Port as part of efforts to prevent the smuggling of illegal items via sea routes.
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in South Kuta, Police Assist Traffic and Public Safety
Jan. 8, 2026
Heavy rainfall across Bali on Thursday (8/1) caused flooding in several areas, including parts of South Kuta. In Benoa Village, standing water was reported at multiple locations, prompting local police to manage traffic and clear debris from drainage channels.