An Indonesian football player named Beto Goncalves was mugged while riding a motorbike in Kuta on Sunday (16/1). Goncalves, who plays for the Indonesian football team Madura United, was mugged by a stranger when he rode a motorbike with his daughter in Jalan Basangkasa Legian, Kuta on Sunday evening. His wife, Dewi Costa, shared the …
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Officials from the Tabanan Health Agency have issued prevention steps in anticipation of a surge in Covid-19 transmission in the area. The Head of Tabanan Health Agency, Dr. I Nyoman Susila, confirmed that despite having zero Omicron variant cases, Covid-19 transmission has begun to surge in the island. “We recorded 32 active cases, up from …
Three inmates with the initials AMH, FS, and GLG managed to escape from the Jembrana police department’s holding facility. The Head of the Jembrana Police Department, AKBP I Dewa Gede Juliana, confirmed that two of the three inmates who escaped from prison were already captured. The last one is still on the run. “Two of …
A 25-year-old man with the initials MJF was attacked and robbed at a nightclub on early Thursday (13/1). The Head of the North Kuta Criminal Investigation Bureau, Iptu Made Purwantara, confirmed that he received a report of the incident on Thursday at 2:00 am. The victim suffered injuries after getting beaten up by over 20 …
A man named Luga Sihombing (a.k.a Nixon) has been arrested for stealing valuable items from a villa where he used to work. The Head of the South Kuta Police Department, AKP AA Made Suantara, confirmed that the suspect was arrested for stealing furniture and electronic devices from a villa in Jalan Blong Bidadari Number 11X …
Police officers dispersed a music concert held in Bangli on Wednesday (12/1) for the violation of Covid-19 protocols. The event, also attended by Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, was dispersed by authorities from the police department for violating prevention protocols. The management team that organized the event apologized to the public and the authorities for …
The new Santanera Restaurant and Bar has opened in the heart of Canggu, Bali with safety measures in place. Santanera, the brainchild of two Colombian culinary connoisseurs named Andres Becerra and German Rincon, officially opened on November 18, 2021. It serves a mix of the best Latin American flavors, European influences, and local ingredients. This …
The Bali provincial government aims to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine booster to 3.4 million Bali residents. The Covid-19 vaccine booster program started on January 12th 2021. Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, confirmed that 3.4 million Bali residents are expected to receive the Covid-19 vaccine booster under the program. Koster expressed gratitude as the President has …
A large tree collapsed in Tegallantang, Ubud, damaging two cars that belonged to expats. The Head of Emergency and Logistics from Gianyar Regional Disaster Management (BPBD), Gusti Ngurah Dibya Presasta, confirmed that a tree collapsed due to bad weather. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon (12/1), damaging two parked cars. “The incident was caused by …
A 42-year-old man named Busairi (a.k.a. Kasper) from Pegayaman Village has been arrested for motorbike theft and employing a minor while operating. The Head of the Sukasada Police Department, Kompol Made Agus Dwi Wirawan, confirmed that the suspect is a repeat offender with a similar case. He was previously arrested for stealing motorbikes with a …
A man named Agus Ali faces potential imprisonment for selling long-tailed monkeys at a traditional market in Denpasar. During an inspection conducted by authorities from the Denpasar Agriculture Department, the Civil Service Office, and the Natural Resources Conservations Center (BKSDA) on Tuesday afternoon (11/1), officials spotted a local vendor selling wild animals at the Satria …
Bali authorities decided to temporarily close down the Gilimanuk Port in Bali due to bad weather. The Operational Coordinator of Gilimanuk Port, Nyoman Sastrawan, confirmed that authorities decided to stop operations in anticipation of dangerous incidents due to the bad weather on Tuesday afternoon (11/1). The closure caused delays to the ferry trip schedules on Gilimanuk …