Extreme Weather Affects 90 Locations Across Bali, No Casualties Reported
Feb. 25, 2026
Heavy rainfall continued across Bali on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026), with provincial disaster authorities reporting widespread impacts in multiple regions.
Denpasar
This page provides curated news and public updates from Denpasar City, the administrative capital of Bali. Coverage includes government announcements, public safety notices, urban developments, traffic updates, and events relevant to residents, expatriates, and visitors.
Canadian National Found Dead at Guesthouse in West Denpasar
Feb. 24, 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.
Early Warning Siren Activated at Tukad Badung as River Level Rises in Denpasar
Feb. 24, 2026
An early warning system (EWS) alarm was activated at Tukad Badung river at around 03:00 WITA on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026), after water levels reached Level 2 “Siaga” status, approximately 116 centimeters above normal.
Seven Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Bali for Illegal Entry
Feb. 23, 2026
Seven Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in Bali for allegedly entering Indonesia without passing through official immigration checks and without valid travel documents or residence permits.
Bali Proposes Closing Seven Business Classifications for Foreign Investment, PMA Consultancy Sector First to Be Restricted
Feb. 22, 2026
The Bali Provincial Government is reviewing foreign investment access on the island by proposing the closure of seven Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI) categories that are considered vulnerable to misuse.
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.
Denpasar Officially Designates Sanur as Low Emission Zone
Feb. 22, 2026
Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara has officially designated Sanur as a Low Emission Zone (Kawasan Rendah Emisi/KRE), formalized through Mayor Regulation No. 39 of 2025 on Traffic and Transportation Management in the Sanur Low Emission Area.
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.
Six Foreign Nationals Report Alleged IDR 6.1 Billion Cooperative Deposit Fraud in Sanur
Feb. 21, 2026
Six foreign nationals have filed reports with Bali Police since 2024 over alleged fraud and embezzlement involving a cooperative savings and loan unit in Batursari, Sanur, Denpasar.
Bank Indonesia Says Rupiah Near IDR 17,000 per US Dollar, Calls Currency Undervalued
Feb. 21, 2026
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo acknowledged that the rupiah has weakened close to the IDR 17,000 per US dollar level in recent days, describing the currency as undervalued compared to Indonesia’s economic fundamentals.