
Hotel Komune, a 5-star beachfront resort in Bali, offers a balance of family-friendly amenities and luxurious experiences. Located on the black sand of the Keramas surf break, the resort provides interconnecting beachfront king suites with private pools. Dining options include The Beach Club, which features a kids' menu with playful names and adult choices ranging from Indonesian dishes to international cuisine, and The Health Hub, catering to various dietary restrictions with healthy bowls, wraps, and guilt-free desserts. The resort's kids' club offers screen-free activities like a skate park, flying fox, cubby house, trampolines, and daily programs such as bead decorating, kite making, and chicken feeding. Evening kids' movies are shown on the lawn. For adults, the spa offers deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and other treatments. Komune is also known for its world-first permanent night surfing installation, yoga and Pilates studios with regular retreats, and a fully equipped gym. The staff's friendliness and warmth are highlighted as a key reason for guests to return.
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PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur SMI has disbursed Rp8.1 trillion US$457 million in regional loans to finance 16 public facilities across Bali and Nusa Tenggara through July 2026. These projects, which include roads, hospitals, markets, ports, and agricultural irrigation networks, are part of regional government development plans and are expected to generate socio-economic benefits. In Bali, seven regional governments have accessed SMI loans for projects such as the expansion of Bangli Regional General Hospital RSUD Bangli and road infrastructure in Gianyar and Badung. In Nusa Tenggara, financed projects include the West Nusa Tenggara Province Hospital RSUD Provinsi NTB and Jelojok Market in Central Lombok. Nationally, SMI has committed Rp37.19 trillion about US$2.1 billion for 96 projects across 79 regional governments through July 2026. Financing provided under the 2021 National Economic Recovery PEN program has also increased the capacity and revenue of several public facilities, such as RSUD Bangli and RSUD Provinsi NTB.

A Palestinian refugee is being temporarily held at the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center in Bali for further examination after being suspected of violating Indonesian immigration rules. The 35-year-old man, MAFA, was reported by residents for allegedly operating as a tourism services vendor in Jungutbatu Village on Nusa Lembongan Island, Klungkung District. Officials from the Klungkung Immigration Office found evidence suggesting he had engaged in activities that violated immigration regulations, including promoting tourism packages through social media. Denpasar Immigration Detention Center Chief Teguh Mentalyadi stated that MAFA was formally detained on Wednesday, September 9, and transferred to the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center in Jimbaran, Badung District. The Klungkung Immigration Office determined that MAFA violated Article 75 1 of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration. Due to MAFA's refugee status, the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center will coordinate with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR and other relevant parties to ensure compliance with applicable regulations during further immigration measures.
Must readTransNusa has introduced nonstop flights connecting Bali and Phuket, offering a direct air link between these two Southeast Asian island destinations. The inaugural service from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport took place on September 9, 2026. The flight duration is approximately four hours. Initially, the route will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, before becoming a daily service from October 3, 2026. This new route eliminates the need for connecting flights, making it easier to combine Bali and Phuket in a single itinerary. Datuk Bernard Francis, TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, stated that the route aims to boost tourism, create economic opportunities, and strengthen TransNusa's hub in Bali. The direct connection also facilitates international passengers combining Phuket and Bali with other Indonesian destinations. Flights depart Bali at 11:30 AM, arriving in Phuket at 2:35 PM. Return flights leave Phuket at 3:35 PM, arriving in Bali at 8:35 PM. The service uses an Airbus A320 with 174 seats. Introductory one-way fares start at IDR 2,399,000 or USD 135. TransNusa offers three fare products: SEAT 20kg baggage, SEAT-PLUS, and FLEXI-PRO 30kg baggage, hot meal, priority boarding, flexible changes. This launch precedes Thailand's new visa-exemption rules, effective September 15, 2026, which could encourage multi-destination trips for long-stay travelers and remote workers. The Phuket launch is part of TransNusa's broader ex