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Mar. 4, 2026
The Jungle Padel sports facility in Munggu Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, has resumed operations despite previously being sealed by a special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) over permit and zoning concerns.
Feb. 23, 2026
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) conducted a surprise inspection of a hotel building in Cemagi Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, on Monday afternoon (Feb 23), citing suspected regulatory violations.
Jan. 23, 2026
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) has ordered the permanent closure of three businesses in Munggu Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, following findings of zoning and licensing violations.
Jan. 7, 2026
Bali’s Regional House of Representatives (DPRD Bali) has summoned the management of The Edge Bali after it was revealed that the luxury resort has been operating without key permits for the use of a protected cliffside buffer zone for more than a decade.
Dec. 31, 2025
The Bali Provincial Government, together with the Bali Provincial Legislative Council’s Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Agrarian Affairs, and Land Issues (Pansus TRAP), has ordered an immediate halt to reclamation activities at Sawangan Beach, following an on-site inspection on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Dec. 31, 2025
A controversial housing development in Desa Adat Kampial was ordered to temporarily stop operations after Bali lawmakers found multiple alleged violations of spatial planning, environmental, and mining regulations during an inspection on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Dec. 31, 2025
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) has ordered the temporary closure of a padel sports facility operating in Desa Munggu, Badung Regency, following findings that the business was built on protected agricultural land.
Dec. 23, 2025
The Badung Regency Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) has initiated a formal enforcement process following a legislative inspection that found Bali Padel Academy operating with incomplete permits in Canggu, North Kuta.
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. 2, 2025
Bali’s Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Assets, and Permits (Pansus TRAP) has taken firm action during an unannounced inspection at the Jatiluwih Tourism Area on Tuesday, 2 December. Thirteen tourism accommodation buildings were temporarily closed for violating land regulations designed to protect the region’s agricultural landscape.
Ogoh-ogoh are giant effigies paraded through villages across Bali on the night before Nyepi. This tradition, held during Pengerupukan, symbolizes the purification of negative forces and has become one of the island’s most visually striking cultural events.
The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
Kuta Beach is one of Bali’s most well-known coastal destinations, offering easy access, a long shoreline, and a key role in the island’s tourism history.
Indonesia requires foreign visitors to meet specific passport validity rules before entry. This guide explains the minimum validity requirements, common mistakes, and what travelers should check before visiting Indonesia.
Kelingking Beach is one of Bali’s most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its dramatic cliff formation and sweeping ocean views. This guide explains where it is, how to get there, what to expect on site, and important safety tips for visitors.