Joint Immigration Task Force Inspects Power Plant, Villa, and School in Buleleng—No Violations Found
Buleleng's Foreign Monitoring Team (TIMPORA) and Singaraja Immigration Office conducted a joint operation involving 14 agencies, inspecting the Celukan Bawang coal power plant, Villa Bilabong, and Singaraja Montessori School. No immigration violations were found at any location, and administrative compliance was praised. Authorities plan to continue regular monitoring going forward.
Buleleng Regency's Foreign Monitoring Team (TIMPORA), together with the Singaraja Class II Immigration Office (TPI Singaraja), conducted a joint operation on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The operation involved 14 government agencies, including Buleleng's Political and National Unity Agency, the Population and Civil Registration Office, the Buleleng District Prosecutor's Office, and Kodim 1609's intelligence division, aimed at verifying the presence and activities of foreign nationals (WNA) and foreign workers (TKA) in the regency.
Three locations were inspected. At the Celukan Bawang coal-fired power plant (PLTU), an administrative review found management to be cooperative with good compliance practices in place. The facility employs 124 foreign workers holding limited stay permits (KITAS) across various positions, with no signs of immigration violations detected.
At Villa Bilabong in the Gerokgak area, field verification revealed that ownership had transferred from an Australian national to an Indonesian national since March 2025. The property was confirmed to not be operating as a commercial or rental facility, but rather functions purely as a private residence.
At Singaraja Montessori School in Panji Anom village, operated under the Bali Mandiri Education Foundation, the team confirmed the institution does not employ foreign workers. Of its 70 total students, the majority (60%) are Indonesian nationals, followed by children from mixed marriages (25%), and foreign nationals (15%).
"This joint operation reflects genuine synergy and early detection among 14 agencies in Buleleng in upholding the law in our region. The high level of administrative compliance we observed, such as at Celukan Bawang power plant, deserves recognition. While no significant violations were found, we will continue strengthening periodic monitoring and data updates to anticipate potential future risks," said Anak Agung Gde Kusuma Putra, Head of the Singaraja Class II Immigration Office, in a press statement on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Overall, the joint operation proceeded safely and smoothly. Going forward, TIMPORA Buleleng is committed to strengthening information exchange among member agencies and using the results of this operation as evaluation material for determining future strategic monitoring targets.
Things to Consider
Foreign nationals living or working in Buleleng Regency should verify that their KITAS or other stay permits match their actual residential or commercial use of property. Those who have purchased or are renting property should confirm ownership records and usage align with official declarations. Villa owners and school/business operators should keep administrative documentation organized, as periodic monitoring operations are expected to continue in the region.
Source: Balinetizen