Dutch National Found Dead in Sanur Hotel Room
Mar. 4, 2026
A 90-year-old Dutch national was found deceased in his hotel room in the Sanur area of Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday morning (March 3, 2026).
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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.
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.
Governor Koster Highlights IDR 50 Trillion in Digital Rental Transactions Linked to Foreign Ownership
Feb. 19, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has raised concerns over the growing number of motorcycle rental businesses and short-term accommodations, including Airbnb listings, allegedly controlled by foreign nationals, estimating that digital-based transactions have reached IDR 50 trillion.
Trial Operation of Mertasari Jetty in Sanur Postponed Pending Permit and Preparations
Feb. 18, 2026
The trial operation of Mertasari Jetty in Sanur, originally scheduled for Wednesday (February 18, 2026), has been postponed as preparations at the site are still ongoing and approval from maritime authorities has not yet been issued.
World Class Plastic Surgeons Launch Services at The Solitaire Clinic in Sanur Health SEZ
Feb. 16, 2026
An international plastic surgery provider has officially launched its services at The Solitaire Clinic in the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (KEK Sanur), marking another addition to Bali’s growing medical tourism ecosystem.
State-Owned Firms Launch Integrated Medical Tourism Ecosystem at Bali International Hospital
Feb. 15, 2026
PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), Bank Mandiri, and InJourney Aviation Services (IAS) have launched Indonesia’s first integrated medical tourism service, connecting healthcare, digital banking, and airport assistance within a single ecosystem at Bali International Hospital (BIH).
Bali Governor Launches Construction of JEC Eye Hospital in Sanur Special Economic Zone
Feb. 15, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster officially launched the construction of JEC Bali @Sanur Eye Hospital in the Sanur Special Economic Zone (KEK Sanur) on Saturday (February 14, 2026), marking a new development in the province’s health-based tourism strategy.
Thousands of Runners from 30 Countries Take Part in Sanur Bali International Half Marathon 2026
Feb. 8, 2026
Thousands of runners from around the world gathered in Sanur on Sunday morning (8/2) to take part in the Sanur Bali International Half Marathon 2026, an international sporting event held at Mertasari Beach, Denpasar.
Mertasari Jetty Reopening Expected to Boost Hotel Occupancy in Sanur
Feb. 6, 2026
The planned reopening of the jetty at Mertasari Beach, located in the customary village of Intaran, Sanur, is expected to bring positive impacts to the local tourism sector, particularly for nearby hotels and resorts.