Confusion Prevails as Continuation of Uluwatu Seawall Construction Delayed

NusaBali reports that the continuation of the seawall construction in the area of ​​Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple), Pecatu Village, South Kuta, will definitely not take place this year. The project, previously scheduled to continue in 2026, failed during the tender process because the bidders did not meet the established requirements. ​Anak Agung Rama Putra, […]

Chicken Meat and Airfare Drive Bali’s 0.61 Percent Inflation

​BeritaBali reports that the price of chicken meat and air transportation were key drivers of Inflation in Bali from January through August 2026, which stood at 3.45 percent year-on-year for August 2026 ​Data provided by the Bali Province Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on 01 September 2026 showed that Bali recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.61

More Vehicles in Bali than People; Bali Faces Public Transport Crisis

As reported by Kompas, the commitment and capability of Bali’s Provincial Administration to resolve the severe traffic congestion plaguing the island are once again being called into question, as the number of private vehicles in Bali now exceeds the island’s population. ​Amid a surge in private vehicle numbers that now surpass Bali’s population, the lack

Indonesian State Railways to Develop an Electric Tram Connecting Bali’s Airport & Canggu

​Kompas reports that the Bali Provincial Government, the Badung Regency Government, and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI-Indonesian Railways) have agreed to develop a battery-powered electric tram serving a route connecting Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport and the Canggu area of North Kuta. ​This mass-transport rail system aims to support tourism and alleviate traffic congestion

ICANN to Host 87th Conference in Bali 17-22 October 2026

Key players in the global Internet community will gather in Bali, Indonesia, 17-22 October 2026, to discuss the future course of the Internet’s Unique Identifier Systems at the 87th Public Meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) ​The Indonesian Internet domain registry organization (Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia – PANDI) will

Brit in Bali Gets 9 Years’ Jail for Possession of 1.4 kg of Cocaine

NusaBali reports that a 3-judge panel at the Denpasar District Court sentenced a British citizen, Baath Jarnail Singh (52), to nine years in prison after finding him guilty of possessing 1.4 kilograms of cocaine. The judges sounded the gavel and delivered their verdict in a session presided over by I Ketut Somanasa at the Denpasar

Pertamina Adjusts Price of Non-Subsidized Fuel in Bali Effective 01 September 2026

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has announced a price hike for non-subsidized diesel-type fuels—such as Dexlite—raising the price to Rp 23,700 per liter from the previous Rp 19,700 per liter, effective  01 September 2026 ​”The price adjustment was made based on the formula established by the government,” said Pertamina Patra Niaga VP of Corporate Communication Kitty

Only 117 Hotels in Bali Certified for Disaster Preparedness

​As reported by NusaBali, many hotels in Bali lack an appropriate emergency preparedness plan. Only about 20 percent of hotels and tourism accommodations in Bali have obtained Disaster Preparedness Certification (SKB). ​Ida Bagus Gede Widnyana Putra, Head of the Prevention and Preparedness Division at the Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), stated that according to

Rare “Doomsday” Oar Fish Sighting in Lombok Linked to Climate Change

The State News Agency ANTARA reports that the rare appearance of an “oar fish”—often dubbed the “doomsday fish”—was found stranded on Pink Beach in Sekaroh Village, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. is suspected to be linked to climate change occurring across the Indian Ocean. Muslim, the Head of the

Bali Hotel Trends: Sanur Strengthens, While Ubud and Other Areas Face Oversupply Issues

​As reported by Kompas, the hotel market in Bali during the second half of 2026 reveals a sharp divergence in operational performance across different regions and property classes. ​While provincial-level macroeconomic and tourism growth continues, the rate of room absorption has been uneven. The *Bali Hotel Market Risk & Absorption Monitor 2026 Report,” released by

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