https://baliobserver.com/The Bali Observer covers Bali for an international audience: news, tourism and hospitality, travel advisories, business and investment, culture, the environment and eastern Indonesia.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://baliobserver.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://baliobserver.com/144144Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:59 +0800 https://baliobserver.com/ubud-writers-readers-festival-announces-first-2026-line-uphttps://baliobserver.com/ubud-writers-readers-festival-announces-first-2026-line-upSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:59 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyThe Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has announced its first 2026 line-up, with more than 100 sessions in Ubud from 21–25 October under the theme “Samarasā: Awareness. Empathy. Action.” https://baliobserver.com/transnusa-plans-daily-melbourne-bali-flights-from-19-octoberhttps://baliobserver.com/transnusa-plans-daily-melbourne-bali-flights-from-19-octoberSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:54 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityTransNusa says the new Melbourne–Bali service starts on 19 October 2026 with daily flights, introductory fares from AUD299 and the airline’s first Premium Plus cabin. https://baliobserver.com/barong-arts-festival-confirmed-for-balis-taman-ayun-templehttps://baliobserver.com/barong-arts-festival-confirmed-for-balis-taman-ayun-templeSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:52 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyA Barong-focused arts festival is scheduled at Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi on 16–17 October 2026. The free event will feature dance performances, competitions and cultural activities at a UNESCO-listed temple complex. https://baliobserver.com/starlux-to-launch-taipei-bali-route-as-governor-koster-welcomes-new-linkhttps://baliobserver.com/starlux-to-launch-taipei-bali-route-as-governor-koster-welcomes-new-linkSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:46 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityStarlux Airlines will launch five-times-weekly direct flights between Taipei and Denpasar on 1 October 2026, and Bali Governor Wayan Koster has welcomed the route as a boost to tourism ties with Taiwan following talks with Taipei’s… https://baliobserver.com/sudamala-resort-ubud-plans-formal-october-2026-launch-for-46-unit-retreathttps://baliobserver.com/sudamala-resort-ubud-plans-formal-october-2026-launch-for-46-unit-retreatSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:43 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalitySudamala Resort Ubud is preparing a formal October 2026 opening for its 46-unit boutique property off Jalan Suweta, combining river-valley views, Indonesian design and locally focused dining with spa and cultural experiences near Ubud’s… https://baliobserver.com/pengambengan-national-fishing-port-groundbreaking-set-for-29-september-2026https://baliobserver.com/pengambengan-national-fishing-port-groundbreaking-set-for-29-september-2026Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:41 +0800Pandi MuktarBusiness & InvestmentGroundbreaking for the Pengambengan National Fishing Port in Jembrana, West Bali, is scheduled for 29 September 2026. https://baliobserver.com/wonderful-indonesia-gastronomy-2026-to-spotlight-culinary-heritagehttps://baliobserver.com/wonderful-indonesia-gastronomy-2026-to-spotlight-culinary-heritageSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:39 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyIndonesia’s Tourism Ministry and Indonesia Gastronomy Network will stage Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 from late September through December, headlined by a Solo–Yogyakarta programme and nationwide culinary events, festivals and… https://baliobserver.com/savaya-groups-zumana-sets-kuta-grand-opening-for-25-26-septemberhttps://baliobserver.com/savaya-groups-zumana-sets-kuta-grand-opening-for-25-26-septemberSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:35 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityZumana, a new beachfront venue on Kuta’s Sunset Bay developed by Savaya Group, has been hosting guests since 19 August 2026 and is preparing a grand opening weekend on 25–26 September featuring The Martinez Brothers and Satori. https://baliobserver.com/ngurah-rai-airport-to-run-three-scenario-emergency-drill-on-23-septemberhttps://baliobserver.com/ngurah-rai-airport-to-run-three-scenario-emergency-drill-on-23-septemberSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:33 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryI Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is scheduled to conduct a full-scale Airport Emergency Exercise on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, testing responses to a building fire, security incident and aircraft accident while keeping… https://baliobserver.com/balis-2026-tourism-calendar-lists-two-september-festivals-through-month-endhttps://baliobserver.com/balis-2026-tourism-calendar-lists-two-september-festivals-through-month-endSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:29 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityBali’s provincial tourism calendar lists the Buleleng Fashion Festival in Singaraja and the Lembongan Surf and Music Festival in Klungkung for the full month of September 2026. https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-weighs-criminal-case-over-alleged-raja-ampat-turtle-huntinghttps://baliobserver.com/indonesia-weighs-criminal-case-over-alleged-raja-ampat-turtle-huntingSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:27 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarEast Indonesia DeskImmigration officials and police in Southwest Papua are coordinating over potential criminal action against Chinese national WS, detained in Makassar and transferred to Sorong after allegations of hunting a protected sea turtle in Raja… https://baliobserver.com/bali-hotel-market-split-sanur-strengthens-while-ubud-faces-absorption-pressurehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-hotel-market-split-sanur-strengthens-while-ubud-faces-absorption-pressureSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:25 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityBali’s hotel market posted a robust 73.2% occupancy in 2025, but new analyses by Horwath HTL and PT Hotel Investment Advisory highlight sharply different absorption and pipeline risks across key destinations, with Sanur in positive… https://baliobserver.com/ihg-preparing-to-open-first-kimpton-hotel-in-indonesia-in-ubudhttps://baliobserver.com/ihg-preparing-to-open-first-kimpton-hotel-in-indonesia-in-ubudSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:23 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityIHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to debut the Kimpton brand in Indonesia with Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, a 101-key lifestyle hotel on Jalan Bisma featuring Michelin-starred dining, wellness-focused facilities and brand-signature… https://baliobserver.com/bali-lawmakers-press-for-radiation-allowance-rules-at-rsud-bali-mandarahttps://baliobserver.com/bali-lawmakers-press-for-radiation-allowance-rules-at-rsud-bali-mandaraSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:20 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali lawmakers are pushing the provincial government to define the legal basis for radiation-hazard allowances at RSUD Bali Mandara, where officials have mapped 40 full-time contract workers for possible inclusion. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-step-up-security-for-2026-international-women-police-conferencehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-step-up-security-for-2026-international-women-police-conferenceSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:18 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Police say they have deployed hundreds of officers under Operation Gapura Agung IV‑2026 to secure the 63rd International Association of Women Police Annual Training Conference, set for 20–24 September 2026 at The Westin Resort Nusa… https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-shows-no-active-bali-land-warning-as-earlier-bulletin-flags-rough-southern-seashttps://baliobserver.com/bmkg-shows-no-active-bali-land-warning-as-earlier-bulletin-flags-rough-southern-seasSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:15 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryIndonesia’s BMKG listed no active land-based severe-weather warning for Bali on 15 September 2026, but mid‑September maritime guidance described rough seas south of the island. https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-forecasts-later-start-to-bali-rainy-season-most-areas-wet-by-decemberhttps://baliobserver.com/bmkg-forecasts-later-start-to-bali-rainy-season-most-areas-wet-by-decemberSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:13 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryBali’s dry season in 2026 is forecast to run longer than usual, with local meteorologists expecting most of the island to enter the rainy season in December. https://baliobserver.com/bromo-reopens-as-indonesia-tourism-ministry-steps-up-disaster-recoveryhttps://baliobserver.com/bromo-reopens-as-indonesia-tourism-ministry-steps-up-disaster-recoverySun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:11 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarEast Indonesia DeskIndonesia’s Tourism Ministry says Bromo has reopened after wildfire closures, while Sade Traditional Village in Lombok is entering a reconstruction phase after a fire damaged homes and facilities. https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-books-us843-billion-tourism-fx-revenue-in-h1-2026https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-books-us843-billion-tourism-fx-revenue-in-h1-2026Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:08 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityIndonesia’s tourism sector generated an estimated US$8.43 billion in foreign-exchange earnings in the first half of 2026, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa told a Makassar graduation ceremony, building on strong 2025 results but without… https://baliobserver.com/arma-fest-2026-opens-in-ubud-with-895-balinese-artistshttps://baliobserver.com/arma-fest-2026-opens-in-ubud-with-895-balinese-artistsSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:05 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyARMA Fest 2026, the fourth edition of the arts festival at ARMA Museum Ubud, opened on Saturday, 19 September, bringing hundreds of Balinese artists together for workshops, performances and baleganjur competitions over a two-day programme. https://baliobserver.com/asdp-deploys-24-ferries-to-ease-ketapang-gilimanuk-queueshttps://baliobserver.com/asdp-deploys-24-ferries-to-ease-ketapang-gilimanuk-queuesSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:01:01 +0800Mukmin JohnExplainers & DataState-owned ferry operator ASDP deployed 24 vessels on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk route on Friday, 18 September 2026, using a flexible operating pattern to gradually disperse long vehicle queues on the key Java–Bali corridor. https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-air-quality-around-18-19-september-shows-elevated-pm25https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-air-quality-around-18-19-september-shows-elevated-pm25Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:58 +0800Pandi MuktarEnvironmentAvailable international air-quality services reported moderate to poor pollution levels in Denpasar around 18–19 September 2026, with PM2.5 as the main concern for sensitive groups, but live data do not verify the specific AQI and PM2.5… https://baliobserver.com/bali-national-ministry-launch-green-umkm-transformation-pilothttps://baliobserver.com/bali-national-ministry-launch-green-umkm-transformation-pilotSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:56 +0800Pandi MuktarBusiness & InvestmentBali’s Cooperatives and UMKM Office and the national Ministry for UMKM have launched a pilot for green transformation of micro, small and medium enterprises on 18 September 2026, aiming to align business growth with environmental… https://baliobserver.com/bali-moves-to-tighten-environmental-rules-in-key-tourism-areashttps://baliobserver.com/bali-moves-to-tighten-environmental-rules-in-key-tourism-areasSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:53 +0800Pandi MuktarEnvironmentBali is moving toward stricter environmental standards in key tourism hubs, including new open‑space and waste‑management rules for resorts and planned low‑emission zones that would make rooftop solar power a licensing requirement. https://baliobserver.com/cicada-resort-bali-ubud-to-welcome-pravi-spa-as-spiritual-wellness-hubhttps://baliobserver.com/cicada-resort-bali-ubud-to-welcome-pravi-spa-as-spiritual-wellness-hubSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:50 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityCicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection is introducing Pravi Spa & Wellness as the spiritual heart of its Sebatu valley property, with the spa set to welcome guests in September 2026 as part of World Wellness Weekend programming. https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-prosecutors-seek-two-year-sentence-for-australian-in-bali-meth-casehttps://baliobserver.com/denpasar-prosecutors-seek-two-year-sentence-for-australian-in-bali-meth-caseSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:44 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDenpasar prosecutors sought a two-year prison term for Australian national Sean Duncan Millar over an alleged methamphetamine purchase in Bali, with the case adjourned for a defense plea next week. https://baliobserver.com/kazakh-man-on-trial-in-denpasar-over-alleged-25kg-bali-cocaine-courier-casehttps://baliobserver.com/kazakh-man-on-trial-in-denpasar-over-alleged-25kg-bali-cocaine-courier-caseSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:42 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsA 25-year-old Kazakh man, Yuriy Khalilov, is standing trial in Denpasar District Court, accused of carrying 2,544.10 grams of cocaine through Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport after allegedly being recruited via Telegram by a fugitive named Igor. https://baliobserver.com/bali-immigration-detains-13-foreign-nationals-over-suspected-prostitutionhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-immigration-detains-13-foreign-nationals-over-suspected-prostitutionSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:40 +0800Arsyid MuhamadVisas & ImmigrationImmigration officials say 13 foreign nationals were detained in joint raids in Canggu, Seminyak and Umalas on Thursday night, 17 September 2026, over suspected prostitution and visa abuse, with the group now facing possible deportation and… https://baliobserver.com/bali-logs-46-million-international-arrivals-as-denpasar-pushes-sport-tourismhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-logs-46-million-international-arrivals-as-denpasar-pushes-sport-tourismSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:37 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityBali’s provincial tourism agency reports around 4.6 million international arrivals through August 2026, as Denpasar promotes sport-based tourism to support MSMEs, creative businesses and sustainable, culture-conscious visitor growth. https://baliobserver.com/bali-tourism-unions-push-for-2027-minimum-wage-near-rp52-millionhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-tourism-unions-push-for-2027-minimum-wage-near-rp52-millionSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:35 +0800Pandi MuktarBusiness & InvestmentTourism unions and provincial officials in Bali are pushing for 2027 minimum wages to move much closer to the government’s decent-living benchmark of about Rp5.2 million per month, using Rp5 million as an indicative reference rather than a… https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-off-southern-bali-through-19-septemberhttps://baliobserver.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-off-southern-bali-through-19-septemberSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:29 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryBMKG warned of 2.5-4 metre waves in waters south of Bali and the southern Lombok Strait from 16-19 September 2026, with strong winds also expected in nearby sea lanes. https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-warns-six-bali-coastal-areas-of-mid-september-maximum-tideshttps://baliobserver.com/bmkg-warns-six-bali-coastal-areas-of-mid-september-maximum-tidesSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:27 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryIndonesia’s meteorology agency has issued a maximum high tide warning for six Bali coastal areas from 15 to 17 September 2026, urging residents, ports and coastal businesses to take early precautions against possible tidal flooding and to… https://baliobserver.com/malaysian-diver-dies-during-crystal-bay-dive-off-nusa-penidahttps://baliobserver.com/malaysian-diver-dies-during-crystal-bay-dive-off-nusa-penidaSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:24 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel AdvisoryA Malaysian scuba diver died following an underwater emergency during a group dive at Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida, on 16 September 2026. https://baliobserver.com/betabeq-ceremony-opens-mandalika-preparations-for-2026-motogphttps://baliobserver.com/betabeq-ceremony-opens-mandalika-preparations-for-2026-motogpSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:19 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyLocal authorities and the circuit operator held a traditional Betabeq ceremony at Mandalika on 16 September 2026, seeking permission, blessings and community support ahead of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia MotoGP weekend on 9–11… https://baliobserver.com/tni-hunts-suspects-after-driver-aris-sanda-is-killed-in-papua-highlandshttps://baliobserver.com/tni-hunts-suspects-after-driver-aris-sanda-is-killed-in-papua-highlandsSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:16 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarEast Indonesia DeskIndonesia’s military is searching for suspected OPM fighters after driver Aris Sanda was killed in Papua Highlands. Officials and a separatist group offered competing accounts of the attack. https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-sets-2027-holiday-calendar-with-bali-dates-for-galungan-and-nyepihttps://baliobserver.com/indonesia-sets-2027-holiday-calendar-with-bali-dates-for-galungan-and-nyepiSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:14 +0800Mukmin JohnExplainers & DataIndonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyepi dates that matter for travel planning. https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-says-5834-of-foreign-visitors-seek-its-cuisinehttps://baliobserver.com/indonesia-says-5834-of-foreign-visitors-seek-its-cuisineSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:11 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityIndonesia’s tourism minister said 58.34 percent of foreign visitors took part in culinary or gastronomic activities, using the figure to promote gastronomy as a stronger draw for international travel and a boost for local businesses. https://baliobserver.com/airnav-and-boeing-launch-bali-ngurah-rai-capacity-modeling-studyhttps://baliobserver.com/airnav-and-boeing-launch-bali-ngurah-rai-capacity-modeling-studySun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:09 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityAirNav Indonesia and Boeing have agreed a one-year study to digitally model aircraft movements at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. https://baliobserver.com/bali-immigration-repatriates-ethiopian-national-flagged-in-interpol-noticehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-immigration-repatriates-ethiopian-national-flagged-in-interpol-noticeSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:05 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali immigration repatriated an Ethiopian national, identified as SMY, after officers said he appeared in an Interpol Red Notice linked to a fraud case in Ethiopia. https://baliobserver.com/selat-piodalan-becomes-forum-for-appeal-on-shrine-and-village-centre-upgradeshttps://baliobserver.com/selat-piodalan-becomes-forum-for-appeal-on-shrine-and-village-centre-upgradesSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0800Mukmin JohnCulture & CeremonyA 15 September piodalan at Pura Alas Angker and Pura Alas Arum in Selat, Abiansemal, also served as a platform for Desa Adat Selat to ask the Badung regency government for continued support to upgrade village-centre shrine complexes and… https://baliobserver.com/ketapang-gilimanuk-ferries-use-situational-open-close-systemhttps://baliobserver.com/ketapang-gilimanuk-ferries-use-situational-open-close-systemSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:57 +0800Mukmin JohnExplainers & DataASDP and transport authorities have been using a situational open–close system on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry crossing in mid-September, as changing conditions and reduced berth capacity drive queues. https://baliobserver.com/gilimanuk-to-add-cctv-after-illegal-dumping-near-prehistoric-museumhttps://baliobserver.com/gilimanuk-to-add-cctv-after-illegal-dumping-near-prehistoric-museumSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:54 +0800Pandi MuktarEnvironmentAuthorities in Gilimanuk, Jembrana, plan to clean up an illegal dumping site near Museum Prasejarah Gilimanuk and install CCTV, lighting and fencing along the edge of West Bali National Park to curb repeat waste offences by residents and… https://baliobserver.com/bali-faces-flood-and-water-stress-as-demand-hits-406-billion-cubic-metreshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-faces-flood-and-water-stress-as-demand-hits-406-billion-cubic-metresSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:51 +0800Pandi MuktarEnvironmentBali’s annual water demand has been reported at 4.06 billion cubic metres, while climate warnings point to a growing mix of flood, drought and coastal risk across different parts of the island. https://baliobserver.com/indonesia-condemns-alleged-turtle-killing-in-raja-ampathttps://baliobserver.com/indonesia-condemns-alleged-turtle-killing-in-raja-ampatSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:49 +0800Pandi MuktarEnvironmentIndonesia’s Tourism Ministry condemned reports that a foreign tourist killed a protected sea turtle in Raja Ampat, saying visitors must follow conservation rules as authorities continued their inquiry. https://baliobserver.com/gerindra-psi-press-bali-for-transparency-on-rp500-billion-tourist-levyhttps://baliobserver.com/gerindra-psi-press-bali-for-transparency-on-rp500-billion-tourist-levySun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:47 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityGerindra–PSI lawmakers in Bali’s provincial council have demanded detailed reporting on the foreign tourist levy and its use, after the 2026 amended budget set a Rp500 billion revenue target and maintained significant deficit and borrowing… https://baliobserver.com/mandalika-motogp-2026-preparations-reach-80-ticket-sales-hit-51https://baliobserver.com/mandalika-motogp-2026-preparations-reach-80-ticket-sales-hit-51Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:45 +0800Asyinta SastraTourism & HospitalityOfficials in West Nusa Tenggara say Mandalika MotoGP 2026 preparations are about 80% complete, with ticket sales at 51% and remaining work focused on final circuit and logistics checks. https://baliobserver.com/nyambu-and-kaba-kaba-named-pilot-immigration-monitoring-villages-in-tabananhttps://baliobserver.com/nyambu-and-kaba-kaba-named-pilot-immigration-monitoring-villages-in-tabananSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:41 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsImmigration officials in Tabanan have designated Nyambu and Kaba-Kaba in Kediri as pilot Immigration Development Villages to strengthen community-based monitoring of foreign nationals and improve early detection of immigration violations. https://baliobserver.com/badung-satpol-pp-readies-demolition-of-access-road-over-subak-munggu-irrigationhttps://baliobserver.com/badung-satpol-pp-readies-demolition-of-access-road-over-subak-munggu-irrigationSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:38 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBadung’s public order agency says it is ready to tear up a concrete access road built over irrigation channels in Subak Munggu, Mengwi, after receiving engineering and land-use violation findings tied to villa access in protected rice… https://baliobserver.com/koster-vows-tighter-oversight-of-bali-revenue-and-tourist-levy-in-2026-budgethttps://baliobserver.com/koster-vows-tighter-oversight-of-bali-revenue-and-tourist-levy-in-2026-budgetSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:36 +0800Arsyid MuhamadTourism & HospitalityBali Governor Wayan Koster has pledged to strengthen the provincial government’s management and oversight of regional revenue, including the foreign tourist levy, as part of deliberations on amendments to the 2026 regional budget. https://baliobserver.com/customs-blocks-29-kg-of-illegal-gold-exports-at-four-indonesian-airportshttps://baliobserver.com/customs-blocks-29-kg-of-illegal-gold-exports-at-four-indonesian-airportsSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:59:33 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsIndonesia’s Customs authority says officers blocked attempts to illegally export more than 29 kilograms of gold and suspected gold worth about Rp73.3 billion through four airports between 5 and 14 September, including a 10.4‑kilogram…