About Kuta What people think of as Kuta actually covers several areas - Kuta, Tuban and
Legian. Tuban being the southern part, Kuta central and Legian to the north. Lots
of shopping in this area as well as the internationally known Kuta Beach. Swim
between markers as the rip tides are strong in some areas. Enjoy a sunset stroll
on the beach.
Bali Update
Prosecutors seek life for Bali bombmaker Indonesian prosecutors on Monday asked for a life sentence rather than the death penalty for Bali bombmaker Umar Patek, arguing that his remorse in the dock should spare him from a firing squad.
No death sentence sought for Bali 'demolition man' JAKARTA: Indonesian prosecutors have demanded a life sentence for Umar Patek, an alleged terrorist accused of the mass murder of more than 200 people in the bombing of two nightclubs in Bali a decade ago.