Bali Community Leaders Complete Defence Training in Tabanan

Tabanan — A total of 352 people, including religious leaders, customary leaders, community leaders, civic organisations and primary-level community groups from across Bali, took part in the 2026 State Defence Cadre Training at Rindam IX/Udayana in Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri District, Tabanan. The programme ran for three days, from 22 to 24 September 2026, and closed on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

The programme brought together community representatives from across Bali, rather than only government officials or defence personnel. The activity was an initiative of the Ministry of Defence to increase and strengthen love for the homeland, nation and state.

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For foreign residents and visitors, the programme primarily demonstrates how the Indonesian government uses civic organisations, customary leaders and community leaders as part of efforts to build awareness of national defence. The available information does not state that it created new obligations for foreign citizens, tourists or foreign residents living in Bali.

Rindam IX/Udayana is a military education and training institution under the IX/Udayana Regional Military Command. The activity took place in Banjar Anyar Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency. The training, completed on 24 September, included participants from various sections of Balinese society, including civic organisations and primary-level community groups.

A similar activity at the State Defence Training Centre of Rindam IX/Udayana on 22 September included 179 participants from various community groups in Tabanan Regency. The participants included community leaders, youth leaders, village heads, regional heads, village officials, community protection personnel and representatives of civic organisations. The three-day activity ran until 24 September and was organised by the Ministry of Defence through the National Reserve Agency.

Sources

• detikBali — Indonesian regional news outlet
• BALIPOST — Balinese regional newspaper
• rri.co.id