Authorities in Bali moved to destroy over 90 tons of ammonium nitrate yesterday, a precaution taken to avoid the potential of a devastating explosion that befell Beirut, Lebanon in August. 

The large quantity of ammonium nitrate was evidence seized from previous cases, according to the asset recovery center from the Indonesian Supreme Court.

Hundreds of people in Bali today took to the streets to protest against Arya Wedakarna (AWK), a member of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) who has been accused of insulting Hinduism, among other allegations of controversial statements.

Prosecutors at the Denpasar District Court today demanded I Gede Ari Astina, who is more popularly known as Jerinx, be sentenced to three years in prison for alleged defamation and hate speech against the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI).

Officials in Indonesia are set to focus on improving the health and hygiene in popular tourist attractions across the country, starting with revitalizing facilities in Bali this month. 

Wawan Gunawan, a regional destination development director at the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry, said that the upcoming phase of the revitalization program will cover destinations located across the island, whereby improvements would be adjusted according to the priorities and needs of each site.

A boutique resort on the northern coast of Bali called The Tiing has just won the public vote award for hospitality building in the third annual Dezeen Awards, putting it right next to some of the world’s best architecture, interior, and design projects.