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Denpasar is still clearing 40 river and drainage sites
Denpasar is clearing silt from roughly 40 river and drainage sites with a Rp14 billion allocation. Work remains under way, and completion estimates differ.
Read →Life and societyBali's October disaster report counts 255 responses and five formal disasters
Bali's emergency agency recorded 255 response incidents in October 2026, but only five met formal disaster-reporting criteria. The published category totals also differ from the agency's headline figure.
Read →Life and societyBali's Merah Putih cooperatives record Rp3.34 billion in transactions through September
Bali's treasury office reported 456,252 transactions worth Rp3.34 billion at Merah Putih cooperatives through September 2026. The totals need careful interpretation.
Read →Life and societyNew classrooms at three Denpasar schools reach 85% construction progress
Three public primary schools in Denpasar are nearing completion of new classrooms. The city is targeting December 2026 for construction and January 2027 for use.
Read →Life and societyBali landslide at Pelaga Eco Park: two guests missing as search continues
A November 1 landslide damaged four accommodation units at Pelaga Eco Park, Badung. Twenty-one guests escaped; two remained missing as of November 6.
Read →Life and societyA new public library is planned for Denpasar's Lumintang Park
Denpasar has proposed a container library near the children's play area at Lumintang Park. Work is targeted to begin in November 2026; no opening date is confirmed.
Read →Life and societyGianyar Reiterates Its 1,400-Place Education Plan
On 23 October, Gianyar officials highlighted 1,000 public-university scholarships and 400 vocational places. The statement did not open a new application round.
Read →Life and societyBali Tech Week opens in Sanur, with 13 events scheduled through 23 October
Bali Tech Week brings 13 events to the island on 19–23 October. Explore the remaining programme, venue details and separate registration and access requirements.
Read →Life and societyBali rabies measures combine animal vaccination with laboratory surveillance
Indonesia has outlined rabies control measures in Bali. The vaccine figures cover different areas, while bites and scratches still require prompt medical care.
Read →Life and societyBali staff return to offices as Badung schools resume in person
Bali’s temporary remote work and learning period ended on 17 October. Badung schools resumed on 19 October, with flexibility for fuel-related travel problems.
Read →Life and societyIndonesia sets out plans to revise school promotion from 2027/28
Indonesia is preparing new school promotion rules. Read about the proposed timetable, existing assessment rules and questions for parents choosing a Bali school.
Read →Life and societyBali selected as a pilot for integrated 112 emergency response
An agreement signed on 24 September aims to connect Bali's emergency services through 112. Local systems already exist, but island-wide integration is not yet confirmed.
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