Funeral held for Dubliner Hai Tuan Nguyen, 23, who drowned while surfing in Bali
Bali newsBali7 min read
A funeral service was held on Monday morning at Most Precious Blood Church, Cabra, for Hai Tuan Nguyen, a 23-year-old Dubliner who drowned while surfing in Bali earlier this month on September 13. Nguyen had taken a career break in March to travel Southeast Asia with his partner, Aoife. Mourners heard that Nguyen, whose family is originally from Vietnam, was a talented boxer, a Chelsea supporter, and a fitness enthusiast who completed the Dublin marathon. His partner, Aoife, spoke at the service, remembering him as "the love of her life." Nguyen's two best friends, Ryan and Ben, and his brother, Minh, also spoke. Nguyen is survived by his parents, Oanh and Tuan, his brother Minh, his partner Aoife, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a large circle of friends. A GoFundMe campaign to repatriate Nguyen to Ireland raised €75,000. Following the funeral, he was laid to rest in Glasnevin Cemetery in north Dublin.
Original source
This summary was generated from a story originally published by Bali news.
More from Bali
Bali news·17 mins ago
Thirteen foreign nationals arrested in Bali immigration prostitution crackdown
Thirteen foreign nationals were arrested in Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a joint operation targeting suspected prostitution. The operation was conducted by the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office Class I Khusus TPI, the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration Bali, and Bali Police. The arrests followed public information and on-site investigations in Umalas, Seminyak, and Canggu. Head of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Muhamad Novyandri, stated that the individuals are being examined for suspected violations of Article 75 of Law Number 6 of 2011 on Immigration and other potential criminal violations. Sanctions could include deportation, a five-year re-entry ban, and criminal proceedings. Among those arrested were three Nigerian women in Seminyak, found to have overstayed their tourist permits, which were being misused for internship programs. In Canggu, a Russian woman was secured at a villa, suspected of misusing a Remote Worker permit for commercial sex work via WhatsApp. An accompanying Ukrainian man was also detained, suspected of facilitating these activities. The Russian national's Remote Worker permit is valid until November 8, 2026, while the Ukrainian national's limited stay permit as an investor expired on October 14, 2025.
5 min read
Must readBali news·17 mins ago
Bali Governor Koster addresses 300,000 undocumented neglected children
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to address the issue of approximately 300,000 neglected children in Bali who lack proper documentation in the population administration system. The initiative will involve village-based and traditional village data collection to create a database for monitoring their status and needs. On Friday, September 18, 2026, Koster distributed population documents, including Child Identity Cards and certificates, to 30 neglected children in Denpasar. He emphasized that this effort requires coordination between the regional government, regents, mayors, the Bali High Prosecutor's Office, and the High Court. Koster also highlighted the need to ensure the basic needs of neglected children, including those residing in Bali's 86 orphanages housing over 2,600 children, are met through government budgets, covering food, clothing, health, and education.
5 min read
Must readBali news·3 hours ago
Sanur coral reefs continue to degrade despite restoration efforts
Coral reefs near Sanur, Bali, are still degrading despite ongoing restoration efforts, including planting coral fragments and creating artificial reefs. A study in Ocean & Coastal Management classified the local reefs as moderately to severely degraded. Researchers found that restoration programs often fail to address key causes of decline, such as sediment runoff and wastewater discharge. Uncoordinated management among various institutions also contributes to "decision-making paralysis." Snorkeling sites closer to shore are in worse condition than less visited areas. Tourism is linked to coral damage from swimmers, boat moorings, and wastewater, yet the local economy relies on it. Stakeholders believe tourism revenue can support reef protection if effectively managed and directed towards conservation. Experts recommend combining restoration with improved wastewater treatment, marine spatial planning, stricter rules for boats, and clear codes of conduct. Reef scientist Zac Boks emphasized that restoration does not replace addressing root causes like poor water quality, untreated wastewater, coastal development, and climate change.
4 min read