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Bali's tourist levy receipts reach Rp289bn by 20 September
Bali collected about Rp289 billion in foreign tourist levy payments by 20 September 2026. A 43% payment rate covers only 1–20 September, while year-end receipts remain a forecast.
Read →Law and rulesBali governor sets April 2027 deadline for Balinese script on signs
Bali's governor has set an end-April 2027 target for signs to display Balinese script. The underlying rule dates to 2018 and covers specified public-facing names.
Read →Law and rulesPHRI Bali urges a permit solution for villas built in green-belt areas
PHRI Bali has asked officials to consider a route to permits for villas already built in green-belt zones. The proposal changes no zoning rules or existing licence requirements.
Read →Law and rulesTwo company officers among 17 foreigners deported by Bali immigration officials
Ngurah Rai Immigration reported 17 deportations between 8 and 18 September 2026, including two Australians who worked as company officers on visit stay permits.
Read →Law and rulesBuleleng's eight draft measures include university assistance and the 2027 budget
Buleleng in northern Bali is working on eight local legal proposals covering Singa Emas university support, public administration and its 2027 budget. None is a blanket new benefit.
Read →Law and rulesTwo Chinese nationals deported from Bali in Denpasar medical-practice case
Denpasar immigration officials said on 11 October that two Chinese nationals had been deported on 29 September over suspected unlicensed medical practice.
Read →Law and rulesBali disburses Rp1.3 trillion for free nutritious meals
Bali's free nutritious meals programme has received Rp1.3 trillion for 277 service centres. Here is how many people it reaches and what families should check.
Read →Law and rulesGianyar targets villa permit compliance as building spreads into Bali's rice-field areas
Gianyar officials are tightening oversight of villa development in three Bali districts, with a focus on planning compliance and protected rice fields.
Read →Law and rulesUngasan land seizure exposes questions over an unfinished government asset swap
Indonesian police seized 230,450 sq m of state land in Ungasan on 17 September. A disputed asset swap is under investigation; the Rp4.8tn valuation is not a proven loss.
Read →Law and rulesBali immigration investigates suspected foreign motorcycle instructors in Serangan
A September patrol in Serangan prompted a search for two foreigners suspected of teaching motorcycle riding. Two Belarusian trainees were questioned, not accused of teaching.
Read →Law and rulesNine foreigners deported from Bali as immigration checks uncover investor permit concerns
Nine foreigners were deported through Ngurah Rai Airport between 29 September and 4 October 2026. Immigration officials say two misused investor stay permits.
Read →Law and rulesBali association counts 220 certified brokers as compliance deadline passes
Bali's AREBI reports 220 certified property brokers after an October compliance deadline. Learn what the figure shows and what buyers should still check.
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