Indonesian authorities have suspended work on a 597-foot glass elevator at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida after concerns about missing permits and alleged building violations. The project, led by China Kaishi Group, had been under construction for about a year, while the beach remains open to the public. Officials have called for an investigation and said safety and disaster-mitigation documentation were incomplete; the duration of the suspension is not yet known.
Work Stopped on 597‑Foot Glass Elevator at Bali’s Kelingking Beach Amid Permit Probe
Indonesian authorities have suspended work on a 597-foot glass elevator at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida after concerns about missing permits and alleged building violations. The project, led by China Kaishi Group, had been under construction for about a year, while the beach remains open to the public. Officials have called for an investigation and said safety and disaster-mitigation documentation were incomplete; the duration of the suspension is not yet known.
04:22, 04.11.2025Environment
Construction Halted at Kelingking Beach
Indonesian authorities have ordered an immediate stop to construction of a 597-foot glass elevator at the iconic Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, Bali. The project, developed by Chinese firm China Kaishi Group, has been under construction for roughly a year and has drawn scrutiny from local officials over alleged building violations and incomplete permits.
Officials in the island's spatial affairs office — which handles assessments and permits — say the developer has not provided the full set of required approvals, including documentation related to safety and disaster mitigation. Despite the suspension, Kelingking Beach remains open to visitors.
Made Supartha, head of spatial affairs: The Bali Municipal police will ensure that no construction activities continue here.
A provincial government official has requested a formal investigation into the project's permitting and compliance. Indonesia's deputy tourism minister, meanwhile, said oversight has been in place since the project's planning phase in 2023 and emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainability, safety and cleanliness.
Authorities have not specified how long the suspension will remain in effect. The halt raises questions about environmental protection, public safety and regulatory compliance for developments at high-profile tourist sites.