Viral Cave In Pecatu, South Kuta, Bali 'Transformed' Into A Luxury Restaurant

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BADUNG - Video of a cave that was 'converted' into a luxury restaurant in Badung, Bali, was shared on social media. Satpol PP immediately went down to check.

From the Twitter account @BacangSpecial, the cave that was 'converted' into a luxury restaurant is under The Edge Hotel, Jalan Pura Goa Lempeh, Pecatu Traditional Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali.

The sub-district head of South Kuta, Ketut Gede Arta, admitted that he just found out that the cave was 'transformed' into a luxury restaurant. The Satpol PP is said to have visited the location.

"Yesterday, the Satpol PP who was at the BKO (Under (Control of Operations)) at the sub-district office went there. It turned out that it was in the (Hotel The Edge) page from the report that was reported to me yesterday," said Gede Arta, Friday, July 15.

According to the sub-district head, the cave was discovered by the hotel while it was under construction.

"So, the cave was in the yard when there was construction activity there (and) there was a hole. So after looking at it, underneath there was a cave that was still in the area (hotel)," continued Gede Arta.

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"But what is clear is that it is in their area and in their yard. In the past there was construction but it collapsed, so after seeing it there was a cave and it was modified into a restaurant," he continued.

The Edge Hotel, according to the sub-district head, limits restaurant visitors to 20 people. The opening hours of this restaurant are also regulated.

"Now above (the cave) there is only a garden. Therefore, the restaurant is used and according to yesterday's information, it was only used by 20 people," he explained.

But the sub-district head has not been able to confirm that the hotel has pocketed a restaurant permit in the cave. This permit, continued the sub-district head, came from the One Stop Service Investment Office (DPMPTSP) of Badung Regency.

"So for completeness and so on, we have also informed the technical OPD that in terms of our authority, we don't have any. But in detail yesterday, a written report was made," he said.