Sidan expands organic farming to 30 hectares, links it to eco-tourism
Sidan village in Gianyar has expanded organic farming to 30 hectares, according to local reports, while linking the programme to Kissidan Eco Hill as…
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Klungkung Highlights Tukad Melangit as Rafting Spot for Sport Tourism
Klungkung officials are promoting Tukad Melangit as a rafting-friendly river for sport tourism, but verified sources show the activity already exists…
Indonesia’s Rp10,000 e-Meterai: what Bali contracts need to know
Indonesia’s e-Meterai electronic stamp duty is charged at Rp10,000 per dutiable document, including many electronic agreements.
UNESCO Recognizes Bali’s Three Traditional Dance Genres
UNESCO inscribed Bali’s three traditional dance genres in 2015, with a symbolic handover in 2016. The categories are Wali, Bebali and Balih-balihan, e…
Sanur seagrass study estimated 66.60 tons of carbon in 322 hectares
A study published in Ecotrophic estimated that Sanur’s 322-hectare seagrass meadow stored 66.60 tons of carbon in plant biomass during a June 2014-Feb…
Kementerian Agama: Bali’s Pura Have Social Value, but Sacred Limits Remain
A 2015 Kementerian Agama article says Bali’s pura have social and economic value, but a 1994 PHDI decree keeps their sacred zones off-limits to ordina…
Bali Says 88.3 Kilometres of Coastline Remain Affected by Abrasion
Bali’s public works office said 88.3 kilometres of the island’s 437.70-kilometre coastline remained affected by abrasion after earlier satellite monit…
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival announces first 2026 line-up
The 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 “Sama…
TransNusa plans daily Melbourne–Bali flights from 19 October
TransNusa says the new Melbourne–Bali service starts on 19 October 2026 with daily flights, introductory fares from AUD299 and the airline’s first Pre…
Bali’s 2026 tourism calendar lists two September festivals through month-end
Bali’s provincial tourism calendar lists the Buleleng Fashion Festival in Singaraja and the Lembongan Surf and Music Festival in Klungkung for the ful…
Bali lawmakers press for radiation allowance rules at RSUD Bali Mandara
Bali lawmakers are pushing the provincial government to define the legal basis for radiation-hazard allowances at RSUD Bali Mandara, where officials h…
Indonesia books US$8.43 billion tourism FX revenue in H1 2026
Indonesia’s tourism sector generated an estimated US$8.43 billion in foreign-exchange earnings in the first half of 2026, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni L…
Denpasar air quality around 18–19 September shows elevated PM2.5
Available international air-quality services reported moderate to poor pollution levels in Denpasar around 18–19 September 2026, with PM2.5 as the mai…
Denpasar Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Sentence for Australian in Bali Meth Case
Denpasar prosecutors sought a two-year prison term for Australian national Sean Duncan Millar over an alleged methamphetamine purchase in Bali, with t…
Indonesia sets 2027 holiday calendar, with Bali dates for Galungan and Nyepi
Indonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyep…