Authorities in Klungkung are set to seal a controversial bungee jumping attraction at the iconic Kelingking Cliff for a second time, citing serious permitting and safety violations in a high-risk disaster mitigation zone.
NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A bungee jumping operation at one of Bali’s most photographed natural sites, Kelingking Cliff on Nusa Penida, is facing immediate and forcible closure by local authorities. This marks the second time the attraction will be shut down after it reportedly resumed operations despite a prior sealing order from a special committee of the Bali Legislative Council (DPRD).
The Klungkung Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) confirmed plans to execute the closure on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in coordination with local police and district officials. “We plan to close this facility again tomorrow. We have coordinated with the police for security,” stated I Dewa Putu Suwarbawa, Head of Klungkung Satpol PP.
A History of Violations in a High-Risk Zone
The site was initially closed following an investigation by the DPRD’s Special Committee on Spatial Planning and Land Affairs (Pansus TRAP). The committee flagged the operation for lacking proper permits and, more critically, for operating in a geographically precarious location deemed a high-risk disaster mitigation area.
“The point itself is a high-risk area. It’s a cliff, and the authority lies with the provincial government,” explained Made Suparta, Chairman of the Bali DPRD’s Pansus TRAP. He expressed confusion over the operator’s decision to reopen, noting the provincial Satpol PP’s prior involvement in the initial sealing of the site with an official “Pol PP Line.”
Potential Criminal Charges for Breaking Official Seals
The operator’s decision to resume business now carries potential legal consequences beyond administrative sanctions. Authorities indicate that breaking or removing an official government seal is a criminal act. “Opening or damaging the Pol PP Line seal illegally is a criminal offense,” Suparta emphasized. He cited Article 221, paragraph (1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), which carries a maximum penalty of nine months’ imprisonment or a fine for damaging an official seal.
A Sobering Context for Bali’s Adventure Tourism
For the global community of thrill-seekers and tourists in Bali, this case serves as a critical reminder of the regulatory and safety frameworks governing adventure tourism. While Nusa Penida’s dramatic landscapes are a powerful draw, this incident highlights that not all commercially offered activities in these pristine locations operate with the necessary government approvals or rigorous safety audits.
The impending closure underscores a broader effort by Balinese authorities to enforce spatial planning regulations and safety standards, particularly in environmentally sensitive and hazardous areas. It signals to operators and visitors alike that the island’s natural wonders must be developed and experienced within strict parameters designed to protect both people and the landscape.
The fate of the Kelingking bungee jump now rests with law enforcement and provincial regulators, who aim to send a clear message that defying closure orders in protected zones will not be tolerated.
