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/144144Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:51:06 +080015 https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-police-investigate-karangasem-mans-deathhttps://baliobserver.com/denpasar-police-investigate-karangasem-mans-deathThu, 05 Nov 2026 13:51:06 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDenpasar police are examining whether a 26-year-old man from Karangasem died after a traffic accident or assault near Kuta. He died at Sanglah on Nov. 4. https://baliobserver.com/bali-plans-free-trial-for-south-korean-electric-buses-in-denpasarhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-plans-free-trial-for-south-korean-electric-buses-in-denpasarThu, 05 Nov 2026 10:51:17 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali officials plan operational testing of 11 South Korean electric buses next week. Ten are expected to run daily without fares at the start, while passengers still tap electronic cards. https://baliobserver.com/qs-higher-education-summit-to-bring-more-than-1000-leaders-to-balihttps://baliobserver.com/qs-higher-education-summit-to-bring-more-than-1000-leaders-to-baliThu, 05 Nov 2026 06:12:09 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsThe QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 will bring more than 1,000 university, industry and government leaders to Bali from 3 to 5 November for talks on skills, artificial intelligence and collaboration. https://baliobserver.com/deputy-home-affairs-minister-visits-award-winning-batuan-villagehttps://baliobserver.com/deputy-home-affairs-minister-visits-award-winning-batuan-villageWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:56:57 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBima Arya Sugiarto visited Batuan Village after its 2026 Learning Village award. The trip focused on education, community empowerment, innovation and Balinese cultural preservation. https://baliobserver.com/udayana-troops-clear-extreme-weather-damage-across-balihttps://baliobserver.com/udayana-troops-clear-extreme-weather-damage-across-baliWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:21:14 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsKodam IX/Udayana sent troops to six Bali regencies after extreme weather caused landslides and fallen trees. Teams cleared debris, secured hazardous sites and helped reopen roads. https://baliobserver.com/buleleng-police-enforces-vape-ban-for-officers-and-visitorshttps://baliobserver.com/buleleng-police-enforces-vape-ban-for-officers-and-visitorsWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:28:47 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBuleleng Police says its personnel must follow Indonesia’s electronic-cigarette ban on and off duty. Visitors who vape at police offices will be warned and asked to put devices away. https://baliobserver.com/bali-forecast-combines-rain-potential-with-haze-and-drought-warningshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-forecast-combines-rain-potential-with-haze-and-drought-warningsWed, 04 Nov 2026 06:12:07 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s weather outlook for 4–6 November combines light to moderate rain potential across the island with haze, fog and continued meteorological drought warnings in several areas. https://baliobserver.com/bali-records-54-weather-related-disasters-as-two-people-remain-missinghttps://baliobserver.com/bali-records-54-weather-related-disasters-as-two-people-remain-missingTue, 03 Nov 2026 06:13:01 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s disaster agency recorded 54 incidents across seven regencies and municipalities on Nov. 1-2, while rescuers searched for an Indonesian national and a foreign national missing after a Badung landslide. https://baliobserver.com/ojk-bali-holds-financial-literacy-run-in-denpasarhttps://baliobserver.com/ojk-bali-holds-financial-literacy-run-in-denpasarMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:14:44 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s Financial Services Authority held a financial-literacy run in Denpasar on Nov. 1, alongside a PLN event that drew at least 3,000 runners, according to local reporting. https://baliobserver.com/ijo-gading-timur-wins-jembranas-final-makepung-racehttps://baliobserver.com/ijo-gading-timur-wins-jembranas-final-makepung-raceSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:51:19 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBlok Ijo Gading Timur won Jembrana’s final 2026 makepung race. Budget constraints merged two cups into one festival, while the Governor Cup was not held. https://baliobserver.com/buleleng-finds-14-positive-results-in-drug-screeningshttps://baliobserver.com/buleleng-finds-14-positive-results-in-drug-screeningsSun, 01 Nov 2026 17:21:00 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBNNK Buleleng found 14 positive urine-test results during screenings at 19 locations from Sept. 16 to Oct. 27, 2026. Some people entered rehabilitation; others await institutional decisions. https://baliobserver.com/strong-winds-collapse-garage-in-gianyar-damaging-three-vehicleshttps://baliobserver.com/strong-winds-collapse-garage-in-gianyar-damaging-three-vehiclesSun, 01 Nov 2026 13:51:16 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsStrong winds collapsed a resident’s garage in Lebih Beten Kelod, Gianyar, on Oct. 31, damaging one car and two motorcycles. No deaths or injuries were reported. https://baliobserver.com/udayana-students-stage-three-finger-action-at-renon-car-free-dayhttps://baliobserver.com/udayana-students-stage-three-finger-action-at-renon-car-free-daySun, 01 Nov 2026 10:51:07 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsUniversitas Udayana’s student executive body held a symbolic action at Renon’s Car Free Day on Nov. 1, inviting the public to write concerns and raise three fingers. https://baliobserver.com/police-investigate-cctv-recorded-theft-at-mengwi-markethttps://baliobserver.com/police-investigate-cctv-recorded-theft-at-mengwi-marketSat, 31 Oct 2026 20:51:40 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsPolice in Mengwi confirmed that two bags taken from a market stall held leftover snacks. An investigation was opened after CCTV recorded the incident. https://baliobserver.com/two-teenagers-held-after-student-dies-in-denpasar-assaulthttps://baliobserver.com/two-teenagers-held-after-student-dies-in-denpasar-assaultSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:21:28 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsPolice are holding two teenagers after a 23-year-old university student died following an alleged assault in Denpasar Timur. Five witnesses have been questioned, and an autopsy is pending. https://baliobserver.com/badung-and-klungkung-open-mobile-sim-renewal-countershttps://baliobserver.com/badung-and-klungkung-open-mobile-sim-renewal-countersSat, 31 Oct 2026 10:54:43 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsMobile SIM A and SIM C renewal counters operate Oct. 31 in Badung and Klungkung. Badung services run until noon; Klungkung services continue until completion. https://baliobserver.com/four-foreign-nationals-ticketed-for-riding-without-helmets-in-kutahttps://baliobserver.com/four-foreign-nationals-ticketed-for-riding-without-helmets-in-kutaSat, 31 Oct 2026 06:12:32 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDenpasar traffic police ticketed four foreign nationals and one Indonesian rider during a helmet and vehicle-safety enforcement action at Kuta’s Imam Bonjol–Sunset Road intersection on October 29. https://baliobserver.com/police-hunt-suspect-after-jalan-soka-stabbing-in-denpasarhttps://baliobserver.com/police-hunt-suspect-after-jalan-soka-stabbing-in-denpasarFri, 30 Oct 2026 20:51:18 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDenpasar Timur police were investigating a Jalan Soka stabbing after a 31-year-old man was injured. Officers said a suspected attacker had been identified but remained at large. https://baliobserver.com/bali-governor-koster-denies-berating-attendant-during-fuel-shortagehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-governor-koster-denies-berating-attendant-during-fuel-shortageFri, 30 Oct 2026 13:51:03 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Governor Wayan Koster told lawmakers that an edited video misrepresented a petrol-station incident during a fuel shortage. He said he had gone to check service readiness. https://baliobserver.com/flights-from-cairns-to-denpasar-direct-service-timing-and-scheduleshttps://baliobserver.com/flights-from-cairns-to-denpasar-direct-service-timing-and-schedulesFri, 30 Oct 2026 06:13:14 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsFlights from Cairns to Denpasar are served non-stop by Jetstar in published October 2026 schedules, but sources differ on frequency, making date-specific timetable checks essential. https://baliobserver.com/missing-fisherman-found-dead-off-karangasems-bukit-asahhttps://baliobserver.com/missing-fisherman-found-dead-off-karangasems-bukit-asahThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:51:17 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsA 21-year-old fisherman from Klungkung was found dead off Bukit Asah Beach in Bugbug, Karangasem, on the fifth day of a search. The body was located about two nautical miles west of the site. https://baliobserver.com/bali-military-police-visit-dharma-jati-ii-ahead-of-anniversaryhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-military-police-visit-dharma-jati-ii-ahead-of-anniversaryThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:32:31 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsThe military police unit at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Air Force Base held a community outreach visit to Dharma Jati II in East Denpasar on 29 October. https://baliobserver.com/selvi-ananda-urges-young-weavers-to-preserve-karangasem-geringsinghttps://baliobserver.com/selvi-ananda-urges-young-weavers-to-preserve-karangasem-geringsingSat, 24 Oct 2026 10:54:57 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDuring an Oct. 23 visit to Tenganan Pegringsingan, Selvi Ananda Gibran Rakabuming urged artisans to protect Geringsing weaving and attract younger weavers. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-seize-11-motorcycles-in-theft-casehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-seize-11-motorcycles-in-theft-caseFri, 23 Oct 2026 20:53:43 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Police said they seized 11 stolen motorcycles in a case spanning Denpasar, Gianyar and Badung. One belonged to Singapadu customary-village security chief Kadek Budiana. https://baliobserver.com/gianyar-police-end-inquiry-into-canceled-ubud-retreathttps://baliobserver.com/gianyar-police-end-inquiry-into-canceled-ubud-retreatFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:23:40 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsGianyar police released an Australian organizer after questioning over a canceled Ubud retreat, saying the event never took place and no criminal offense had been established. https://baliobserver.com/badung-dismisses-25-contract-civil-servants-for-absenteeismhttps://baliobserver.com/badung-dismisses-25-contract-civil-servants-for-absenteeismFri, 23 Oct 2026 13:51:01 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBadung dismissed 25 contract civil servants for attendance violations during 2026. The cases were part of a disciplinary review involving 51 civil servants in the regency administration. https://baliobserver.com/jembrana-police-detain-six-in-pertalite-misuse-caseshttps://baliobserver.com/jembrana-police-detain-six-in-pertalite-misuse-casesFri, 23 Oct 2026 10:54:43 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsJembrana police detained six people in three October investigations into alleged subsidized Pertalite misuse amid fuel shortages, including repeated purchases and resale. https://baliobserver.com/bali-hindu-council-asks-police-to-strengthen-tourism-area-cultural-understandinghttps://baliobserver.com/bali-hindu-council-asks-police-to-strengthen-tourism-area-cultural-understandingFri, 23 Oct 2026 06:11:34 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s Hindu Dharma Council asked the police chief to improve officers’ language and cultural understanding in tourism areas as authorities plan closer coordination with immigration over foreign-national violations. https://baliobserver.com/two-men-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-bulelenghttps://baliobserver.com/two-men-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-bulelengFri, 23 Oct 2026 06:11:21 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsTwo men died after their motorcycle allegedly developed a braking problem and crashed into a tree on a steep downhill road in Buleleng on October 21, police said. https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-launches-11-south-korean-donated-electric-buseshttps://baliobserver.com/denpasar-launches-11-south-korean-donated-electric-busesThu, 22 Oct 2026 20:51:12 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali launched 11 electric buses donated by South Korea in Denpasar on Oct. 22, 2026. The Bali E-Mobility project also supplied charging infrastructure. https://baliobserver.com/farmer-found-dead-in-ditch-in-selemadeg-tabananhttps://baliobserver.com/farmer-found-dead-in-ditch-in-selemadeg-tabananThu, 22 Oct 2026 17:21:05 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsI Ketut Muncul, 69, was found dead in a ditch on his farmland in Manikyang, Tabanan, on Oct. 21. Police suspected he slipped while collecting dry coconut fronds. https://baliobserver.com/two-die-after-motorcycle-hits-tree-in-sukasadahttps://baliobserver.com/two-die-after-motorcycle-hits-tree-in-sukasadaThu, 22 Oct 2026 13:51:21 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsLilik Prianto and Faisal Syachori, both 47, died after their motorcycle allegedly lost braking power on a steep road in Selat, Sukasada, on Oct. 21. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-prepare-security-for-vice-presidents-wifes-visithttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-prepare-security-for-vice-presidents-wifes-visitThu, 22 Oct 2026 10:51:12 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Police held a final security-readiness assembly for Selvi Ananda Gibran Rakabuming’s working visit, with traffic controls possible along routes in Denpasar and Karangasem. https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-forecasts-mostly-clear-weather-across-bali-on-october-22https://baliobserver.com/bmkg-forecasts-mostly-clear-weather-across-bali-on-october-22Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBMKG forecasts mostly clear skies across Bali on 22 October, with temperatures reaching 32°C in Badung and Denpasar in one detailed forecast and up to 34°C in a separate report. https://baliobserver.com/jembrana-officers-move-seven-damaged-cars-from-roadsidehttps://baliobserver.com/jembrana-officers-move-seven-damaged-cars-from-roadsideWed, 21 Oct 2026 20:51:17 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsJembrana public-order officers cleared seven damaged Toyota Corolla cars from a sidewalk and roadway in Negara. One was towed, while six remained subject to further coordination. https://baliobserver.com/bali-workers-move-wage-protest-to-governors-officehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-workers-move-wage-protest-to-governors-officeWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:21:11 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsA Bali labour group moved its Oct. 21 action to the governor’s office in Renon after Wayan Koster agreed to meet it. The group seeks a Rp5.250.000 monthly minimum wage (about US$300). https://baliobserver.com/gianyar-police-reassigns-chiefs-in-ubud-and-tegallalanghttps://baliobserver.com/gianyar-police-reassigns-chiefs-in-ubud-and-tegallalangWed, 21 Oct 2026 13:51:18 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsGianyar Police reassigned the chiefs of Ubud and Tegallalang Police on Oct. 21, 2026. AKP Ketut Wiwin Wirahadi moved to Ubud, while Iptu Ida Bagus Gede Agung Wiratama took over Tegallalang. https://baliobserver.com/bali-legislature-tests-nine-child-protection-commission-candidateshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-legislature-tests-nine-child-protection-commission-candidatesWed, 21 Oct 2026 10:51:14 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s provincial legislature tested nine candidates for the regional child-protection commission in Denpasar. Five members for the 2026–2031 term are due to be announced on October 26. https://baliobserver.com/mobile-driving-licence-renewal-service-scheduled-in-three-bali-regencieshttps://baliobserver.com/mobile-driving-licence-renewal-service-scheduled-in-three-bali-regenciesWed, 21 Oct 2026 06:14:13 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali police mobile driving-licence units are scheduled on 21 October 2026 in Klungkung, Karangasem and Badung, offering renewals for valid SIM A and SIM C licences. https://baliobserver.com/bahlil-raises-bali-fuel-coverage-to-15-days-after-shipping-delayshttps://baliobserver.com/bahlil-raises-bali-fuel-coverage-to-15-days-after-shipping-delaysTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:54:51 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsEnergy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Bali’s planned fuel coverage rose from 11 days to 15 days after shipping delays contributed to queues, rejecting claims of a 50 percent cut. https://baliobserver.com/denpasar-plans-transit-review-after-fuel-queues-raise-ridershiphttps://baliobserver.com/denpasar-plans-transit-review-after-fuel-queues-raise-ridershipTue, 20 Oct 2026 10:54:25 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsDenpasar officials said fuel queues increased Trans Metro Dewata occupancy and led the city to plan a review of capacity, routes, frequency and connections. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-act-against-21-people-in-18-subsidised-fuel-caseshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-act-against-21-people-in-18-subsidised-fuel-casesTue, 20 Oct 2026 06:13:39 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Police said 21 people were dealt with in 18 suspected subsidised-fuel cases during October queues, with about 753 litres seized and one 300-litre diesel case processed criminally. https://baliobserver.com/bali-fuel-reserves-recover-as-bahlil-adds-seven-supply-vesselshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-fuel-reserves-recover-as-bahlil-adds-seven-supply-vesselsMon, 19 Oct 2026 20:51:11 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali’s average fuel reserves had recovered to 11 to 12 days by Oct. 19, after queues linked to delayed deliveries. The government raised its target to 15 days and added seven vessels. https://baliobserver.com/rescuers-recover-i-made-rauh-from-ravine-in-sidemenhttps://baliobserver.com/rescuers-recover-i-made-rauh-from-ravine-in-sidemenMon, 19 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsI Made Rauh, 70, was found dead in a 45-metre ravine in Sidemen, Karangasem, after children picking mangosteens discovered him. A joint rescue team completed the evacuation at 13:50 WITA on Oct. 18. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-handle-21-people-in-subsidized-fuel-caseshttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-handle-21-people-in-subsidized-fuel-casesMon, 19 Oct 2026 10:51:24 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Police handled 21 people in 18 suspected subsidized-fuel cases and secured about 753 liters. Local governments were asked to create task forces to monitor distribution. https://baliobserver.com/bali-police-secure-five-suspected-fuel-hoarders-as-queues-continuehttps://baliobserver.com/bali-police-secure-five-suspected-fuel-hoarders-as-queues-continueSat, 17 Oct 2026 10:53:33 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsGov. I Wayan Koster said Bali Police had secured five suspected subsidized-fuel hoarders as queues continued at stations across Bali, including Denpasar. https://baliobserver.com/bali-to-apply-odd-even-rules-for-subsidised-fuel-purchases-from-17-octoberhttps://baliobserver.com/bali-to-apply-odd-even-rules-for-subsidised-fuel-purchases-from-17-octoberSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:16:09 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali and Pertamina will restrict subsidised-fuel purchases by vehicle plate number from 17 to 19 October as authorities respond to long queues, delivery delays and disrupted supplies. https://baliobserver.com/pertamina-adds-bali-fuel-supplies-and-opens-66-petrol-stations-24-hourshttps://baliobserver.com/pertamina-adds-bali-fuel-supplies-and-opens-66-petrol-stations-24-hoursSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:15:57 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsPertamina says about 19 million litres of additional fuel had reached Bali by 16 October, with 66 petrol stations in Denpasar and Badung operating 24 hours to ease queues. https://baliobserver.com/koster-monitors-denpasar-fuel-stations-as-demand-doubleshttps://baliobserver.com/koster-monitors-denpasar-fuel-stations-as-demand-doublesFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:51:20 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsBali Governor Wayan Koster and Bali Civil Service Police inspected Denpasar fuel stations overnight as demand reached two times normal levels or more. Fuel remained available at some stations. https://baliobserver.com/swimmer-dies-after-falling-into-deep-sea-trough-at-nusa-penidas-atuh-beachhttps://baliobserver.com/swimmer-dies-after-falling-into-deep-sea-trough-at-nusa-penidas-atuh-beachFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:21:26 +0800Arsyid MuhamadBali NewsKazuki Kiyohara, a 22-year-old Japanese man, drowned at Atuh Beach after falling into a deep sea trough. Medical staff later declared him dead.