Authorities in Bali have sealed a jungle padel facility in Desa Munggu, Kabupaten Badung, over suspected violations of provincial spatial planning regulations. The enforcement action was carried out by the Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Licensing, and Assets of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council together with the Bali Provincial Public Order Agency.
Inspection Led by Provincial Lawmakers
The sealing took place during a sudden inspection on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, led by the Chair of the committee, I Made Supartha. In an official statement issued the following day, Supartha stated that the findings uncovered during the inspection were not merely administrative in nature. The inspection was conducted in response to reports concerning land use changes occurring in Bali.
“This is not an ordinary administrative error. This is a serious violation of spatial planning. Protected rice fields are used as business arenas. The country cannot lose. Whoever the perpetrator is, local or foreign, if they violate, we seal them,” he said.
Based on on site findings, the committee determined that the business was operating on land classified as Protected Rice Fields and Sustainable Food Agricultural Land. These land designations are legally protected and may not be converted for commercial purposes under existing regulations.
Findings on Land Status and Ownership
The jungle padel facility is reportedly owned by a Swedish investor identified by the initials RS and is operated through PT Jungle Padel Seseh. Members of the committee stated that conducting business activities on protected agricultural land constitutes a serious breach of spatial planning laws.
Deputy Chair of the committee, Agung Bagus Tri Candra Arka, said Bali should not be treated as an experimental ground for investment that ignores legal compliance. He emphasized that investment without adherence to spatial regulations undermines the province’s legal framework and long term planning. According to him, land conversion without a legal basis represents a serious violation.
“We will stop it now before the damage spreads,” he said.
Official Warnings and Legal Implications
Committee member I Wayan Bawa added that the sealing was intended as a firm warning, not a routine administrative step. He stated that the action demonstrated that spatial planning laws must be enforced without compromise.
“Never build a business on protected land. The TRAP Special Committee will continue to come down and act without compromise,” he explained.
According to the committee’s official statement, the owner acknowledged that the business had only obtained a licensing recommendation through the Online Single Submission system. Required permits at the Badung Regency level, including building permits, had not yet been processed. The management stated it would move quickly to complete all necessary licensing documents.
Response from Management and Enforcement Authorities
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bali Provincial Public Order Agency emphasized that enforcement would not stop at sealing. Legal measures would proceed in stages, including continued supervision and potential demolition if violations are not resolved in accordance with prevailing laws.
As of the latest update, the facility remains sealed while authorities continue monitoring compliance and determining further legal action.
