⛴️ Nusa Penida Ferry Repairs Complete, KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi Resumes Service Today
Here’s some practical news for travelers heading to Nusa Penida today.
The KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi, the only RORO ferry owned by the Klungkung government, had been out of service since late July due to a hull leak. After repairs, it resumed operations at 8 a.m. on October 5.
It maintains its original schedule, running two trips per day.
During the repair period, Nusa Penida’s cargo transport relied mainly on four LCTs, so this resumption is significant not just for tourist travel but also for the island’s supply of essential goods.
What does this mean for travelers?
If you’re planning a trip to Nusa Penida soon, this means that the island’s public ferry service is back up and running, in addition to the more familiar speedboats.
However, this RORO ferry serves a different purpose than speedboats—it’s primarily for vehicles, cargo, and local transport. So don’t think of it as a ‘faster alternative to speedboats.’
🛡️ Gunung Kawi Steps Up Security Patrols, Police Remind Tourists to Call 110 for Help
Gianyar police today increased foot patrols at the Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring tourist site.
Police stated that the primary goal is to prevent so-called “C3” crimes, including robbery, theft, and motorcycle theft, while also cooperating with site management to ensure visitor safety.
Officers also promoted the Polri 110 Call Center to tourism operators, guides, and drivers at the site.
This is a useful piece of information for foreign travelers:
110 is Indonesia’s free emergency police hotline.
If you encounter any security incidents during your trip that require police assistance, you can call 110 for help.
Gunung Kawi itself is located in Tampaksiring and is one of Bali’s important historical and religious sites; when visiting, besides watching your step on the stairs and uneven terrain, it’s also advisable to keep your phone, wallet, and other valuables secure.
🚨 Ngurah Rai Immigration Deports 9 Foreigners, Including 2 Suspected ‘Fake Investors’
Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali recently completed the deportation of nine foreign nationals, including two individuals suspected of entering as investors but whose actual activities did not match their residence permits.
The immigration office stated that these cases were uncovered through routine inspections, where officers cross-check whether foreigners’ residence permits align with their actual activities.
This news isn’t meant to warn regular tourists to ‘stay away from Bali.’
The key takeaway is that Bali has been intensifying checks on foreigners’ visas, residence status, and actual activities in recent years.
So, for general tourists, just follow the rules of your visa or entry permit. But if you’re staying long-term in Bali for investment, work, or business purposes, don’t mix tourist status with work or business activities.
🔥 16 Disasters in Bali in One Week, Wildfires and Land Fires Dominate
BPBD Bali released the latest statistics:
From September 28 to October 4, a total of 16 disaster events occurred across Bali.
Among them:
- 9 forest and land fires
- 5 building/residential fires
- 2 extreme weather events
Buleleng had the most, with 6 incidents; Karangasem had 3, and Badung had 2.
All incidents have been handled, and this week there were no fatalities or large-scale damage.
However, one phenomenon worth noting for travelers is:
During the same period, BPBD also supplied approximately 164,000 liters of drinking water to areas including Jembrana, Buleleng, Tabanan, Klungkung, and Badung, indicating that some regions still face water shortages.
Therefore, Bali is currently in a relatively dry weather phase. When visiting outdoor attractions, do not discard cigarette butts carelessly, and avoid using fire in areas where it is prohibited.
🦁 Tugu Singasana Expected to Complete in December, Tabanan to Welcome a 30-Meter New Landmark
Tabanan is building a new city landmark—Tugu Singasana.
This monument stands about 30 meters tall, and the third phase of construction has reached 50.6% progress, about 4% ahead of the original target of 46%.
The local government aims to complete it by December 2026.
The total project budget is around 14 billion Indonesian Rupiah, featuring a lion statue, tower, reliefs, rest areas, and related public facilities.
This landmark is not just a decorative structure.
The design concept aims to showcase Tabanan’s development from the past, present, to the future, incorporating local history, especially the resistance against Dutch colonization.
If the project stays on schedule, by the end of the year, Tabanan city center may gain a new spot for photos and urban relaxation.
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