Central Government Funds Revitalisation of 401 Schools Across Bali
Indonesia’s central government will fund the revitalisation of 401 schools across Bali in 2026. Denpasar is allocated support for 26 schools.
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Batuan wins Learning Village award in Gianyar
Desa Batuan in Gianyar was named a main winner in the Learning Village category at the 2026 Innovation CitySEAM award. The presentation is planned for…
Bali scholarship programme records 800 applicants for 2027
Bali’s One Family One Graduate scholarship programme for 2027 has recorded about 800 applicants, while the provincial government continues selection t…
Bali forum advances business matching as financial-center plan takes shape
The Oct. 2 Bali–Timor-Leste Business Forum included B2B, B2G and project-matching activities as officials considered Bali for an International Financi…
Bali flags nominee arrangements in motorcycle-rental sector
Bali’s investment agency says no more than five foreign-investment companies hold motorcycle-rental licences, while field mapping indicates 400–500 bu…
Bali disaster agency explores AI for early warnings
Bali’s disaster agency began a four-day programme on October 1 to explore artificial-intelligence tools for risk communication, tsunami warnings and d…
What BMKG’s October Outlook Means for Bali Weather
BMKG’s Oct. 2–8 outlook describes mostly light weather across Indonesia and does not name Bali for early heavy-rain or strong-wind warnings. Southern…
AMA Indonesia conference highlights AI skills needs in Denpasar
AMA Indonesia’s conference in Sanur, Bali, drew about 500 participants to discuss workforce development as businesses adopt technology and artificial…
Bali Investment Stays Concentrated in Sarbagita as Badung Leads
Bali recorded Rp23.77 trillion (about US$1.5 billion) in investment through the second quarter of 2026, with about 93% in Sarbagita. Badung led at abo…
Seminyak closes Jalan Kunti II nightly for flood-control works
The overnight restriction runs from 22:00 to 06:00 WITA through Nov. 1, 2026, while workers raise the road and build drainage infrastructure to addres…
Indonesia may begin business human-rights sanctions in 2028, minister says
Indonesia’s human-rights minister said sanctions for companies violating human-rights standards could begin in 2028, after a transition period followi…
Two detained over suspected illegal logging in Jembrana protected forest
Jembrana police detained two residents after a report of tree felling and bamboo burning in Berangbang’s protected forest. Officers seized processed t…
Gianyar Agency Warns of Heat, Fires and High Waves
Gianyar’s disaster agency warned residents about heat exposure, dehydration, land fires and high waves as dry conditions peak. Forecast temperatures a…
Bali Forum Hears Companies Could Face Human-Rights Sanctions From 2028
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said companies could face sanctions from 2028 after a voluntary preparation period. He spoke at a business forum…
Denpasar detention centre recorded 143 foreigner deportations through September
Bali’s immigration detention centre recorded 177 foreign nationals detained, 143 deported and seven transferred through September, while licensing acc…
