DENPASAR, Bali — PT Balkan Loft District, through its legal representatives at RBP Asia, has formally submitted a Right of Reply and request for news correction following the publication of Hey Bali’s article titled “Inside the Tavolo Group Allegations: Unpaid Vendors and Bali’s Property Investment Risks.”
In a letter dated May 14, 2026, addressed to the Hey Bali editorial team, the company argued that parts of the reporting were “unbalanced and incomplete,” and said the publication contained inaccuracies that could create a misleading public perception regarding its business operations.
The legal response was submitted under Article 5 paragraph (2) of Indonesia’s Press Law and the Journalistic Code of Ethics, both of which guarantee the right of reply for parties named in media coverage.
PT Balkan Loft District rejected suggestions that the Kerobokan apartment development constituted an “abandoned project” or “fictitious investment scheme,” stating that the company remains a legally registered Indonesian business entity with valid permits and an active project timeline. According to the letter, the dispute referenced in the original report is a commercial disagreement involving workmanship quality, repair costs, and contractor obligations.
The company also disputed references linking the matter to “Tavolo Group,” arguing that Tavolo is a separate entity and not legally connected to the construction agreements cited in the article. The letter stated that PT Balkan Loft District is the sole entity contractually engaged with the vendors involved in the dispute.
In addressing claims regarding unpaid vendor balances, the company provided detailed figures related to one contractor agreement involving furniture work. According to the legal submission, the total contract value was Rp615,391,376, of which Rp572,000,000 — approximately 92.95 percent — had already been paid.
The company stated that the remaining disputed balance, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) works, totaled Rp74,880,094. It further claimed that contractor-related defects requiring repairs amounted to Rp42,415,706, resulting in what it described as a legitimate offset mechanism that reduced the net disputed amount to Rp32,464,388.
RBP Asia also stated that representatives of the company had previously attempted to provide written clarification and supporting administrative documentation prior to publication. The letter objected to language in the original article stating that “No supporting documentation was publicly provided,” arguing that the statement failed to proportionally reflect the company’s position.
Hey Bali notes that the original report was based on interviews with multiple vendors and project-related sources who alleged delayed payments, stalled work, and concerns regarding project management. The article also included statements from Tavolo Group denying wrongdoing and asserting that professional relationships had been conducted transparently.
As of publication, no court ruling or official legal determination has established wrongdoing by PT Balkan Loft District, Tavolo Group, or their principals in relation to the matters described above.
Hey Bali remains committed to balanced reporting, transparency, and the principles of Indonesia’s Press Law, including the publication of relevant rights of reply and factual clarifications in matters of public interest.
