🗞️ Today’s Headlines: Multi-agency Cross-border Raid! Illegal Foreign-funded Medical Aesthetics Clinic Seized and Karangasem Festival Grand Opening
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National Intelligence Agency and Immigration Deployed! Authorities Seize Illegal Foreign-funded Medical Aesthetics Clinic in Badung (Involving Illegal Employment of Foreign Doctors): According to the latest enforcement report from Indonesia’s state news agency Antara News and the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, Ministry of Manpower, and the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) recently conducted a high-level multi-agency joint raid, successfully shutting down an illegally operated foreign-funded medical aesthetics clinic, ‘PRIME Skin Clinic’ (formerly Elasto Beauty), in the tourist hotspot of Badung. Investigations confirmed that the facility was not registered in the Ministry of Health’s medical facility system and lacked proper operating permits. More critically, multiple foreign medical personnel from Russia and Armenia were found on-site, performing high-risk medical procedures without holding official Indonesian medical practice licenses (SIP) and registration certificates (STR). Ministry of Health spokesperson Aji emphasized that this tough enforcement not only protects public safety but also upholds Bali’s international reputation as a ‘safe, high-quality, and trustworthy wellness tourism destination.’ The foreign personnel involved have been handed over to Immigration for detention and deportation proceedings.
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386 Dancers Stun the Crowd! ‘2026 Karangasem Festival’ Grandly Opens Today: For international tourists who love to deeply experience authentic local culture, the eastern region welcomes its annual arts and cultural event. According to a live report from detikBali today, the ‘2026 Karangasem Festival’ officially kicked off in the eastern core area. The opening ceremony’s highlight was a joint performance by multiple traditional villages, with as many as 386 top traditional dancers taking the stage to perform the classic local welcome dance ‘Sekar Tunjung.’ The powerful gamelan music and stunning choreography captivated the audience, attracting many European and American independent travelers seeking hidden gems. To manage the crowds during the event, the Karangasem Environmental Agency today announced the formation of an independent environmental maintenance team, deploying 20 professional cleaning officers and large garbage containers to stay on-site overnight, showcasing the commitment to a green and sustainable festival.
