
Lacoste has launched Club Lacoste Bali at W Bali in Seminyak, introducing a new padel destination that merges sport and style. The club features two signature padel courts by the ocean, along with a Lacoste lifestyle experience. The facility includes a dedicated retail boutique, crocodile-themed outdoor areas, and themed locker rooms, which also showcase Lacoste's latest fragrance collection. The launch event brought together various creative and entertainment figures from Southeast Asia for an exclusive padel clinic. Club Lacoste Bali is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for both W Bali guests and the wider Bali community. The club also launched Lacoste's first dedicated Padel Capsule Collection, which includes two racket models, the L.MAX and L.SOFT, the L Paletero padel bag, technical apparel, and AG-LT Ultra performance padel shoes.
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A 67-year-old Dutch woman, identified by her initials FMMM, was detained by immigration authorities in Bali after allegedly causing disturbances. She was initially reported to police on September 20 after a dispute with staff at her hotel. Denpasar Immigration Office head R Haryo Sakti stated that police handed her over to immigration for processing. While being questioned at the Denpasar Immigration Office on September 21, she reportedly became disruptive again. She was then transferred to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Centre in Jimbaran, Badung. Authorities are investigating her for a suspected violation of Article 751 of Indonesia’s Immigration Law, which addresses foreign nationals who may pose a threat to public security or order. Immigration officials have not yet determined the cause of her behavior and plan to coordinate with Netherlands representatives once her condition is stable.
BreakingA 37-year-old man, identified as IPCP, was arrested in Karangasem Regency, Bali, on Friday, September 18, 2026, for allegedly setting his 20-year-old truck driver, I Gede Selamet, on fire. The incident reportedly stemmed from an outstanding payment the victim owed to IPCP. The Head of Public Relations Section of Karangasem Police, Ipda I Nengah Artono, stated that the alleged assault occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the victim's home in Banjar Dinas Susut, Desa Muncan, Selat District. The suspect, who was the victim's boss, confronted him about a Rp 8.5 million payment. An argument ensued when the victim offered a much smaller amount, which the suspect rejected, throwing the money to the floor. Soon after, flames erupted in the victim's room. Police suspect the victim was doused with Pertalite fuel. The victim sustained burns over approximately 40 percent of his body and was taken to Selat Community Health Center before being referred to Karangasem Regional Hospital. The fire also destroyed the 3 by 4 meter room, with damages estimated at Rp 10 million. IPCP was apprehended around 1:10 p.m. at his residence in Banjar Dinas Pesaban Kaler, Desa Pesaban, Rendang District, and is currently held at Selat Police Sector for questioning.
The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, located in the Ayung River Valley, offers a peaceful retreat just a 15-minute drive from central Ubud. Guests arrive via a suspension bridge leading to the main building, which features a rice bowl-inspired roof and a rooftop lotus pond. Accommodation options include duplex suites and private villas, designed with traditional and contemporary Balinese influences, offering privacy and views of the surrounding nature. Dining experiences range from authentic Indonesian cuisine to Mediterranean dishes, with Sokasi offering a multi-course Balinese feast. The resort's Sacred River Spa provides healing rituals, including the Pulih Batin rejuvenation journey. Activities available include yoga, culinary workshops, cycling excursions, and the Secret Bali Tour, which explores hidden temples and local communities. Cathay editors recommend arriving by river raft for a unique check-in and experiencing the Restu Bumi ritual for spiritual healing.