The regional government has partnered with the Communication and Informatics Agency (Kominfo) to enable free WiFi connectivity to 55 villages in Badung District. The new program is a government effort to support small businesses and education in the region. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Kominfo has sponsored the ‘WiFi Corner’, which grants …
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The Gianyar Regency Transportation has collaborated with Denpasar City Transportation to develop a new Denpasar – Ubud travel route for the Trans Metro Dewata Bus in Bali. The plan was initiated to enhance public transportation while reducing road traffic. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a press conference on Wednesday (23/12), the …
A 31-year-old woman, Kadek Redi Areni, lost USD $6,656 (IDR 94 million) of her employer’s money while riding a motorbike on Jalan Raya Denpasar – Singaraja, Baturiti on Saturday (19/12). The Head of Baturiti Police Department, AKP Fachmi Hamdani, confirmed that Areni had lost a large amount of money that belonged to her employer, Manohara …
Ngurah Rai Airport has added a second rapid antigen test facility inside the airport to keep up with the influx of domestic tourists this holiday season. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Previously, long lines were formed due to only one rapid antigen facility located in the public area of domestic terminal. To …
The Padangtegal Village, home to the Ubud Monkey Forest, has established a new approach to solve the waste problem they have been facing for years. The new process disposes waste by first dividing the organic from the inorganic to turn into compost. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The manager of Padangtegal Compost …
30-year-old expat, Rayan Jawad Endri Bitar from France, was arrested Monday (21/12) by Bali police for possessing firearms and narcotics. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) An investigation of the expat began when officers received information about drug trafficking in Badung, North Kuta. Collected evidence led the officers to a French man residing …
A meeting was held inside Denpasar House of Representative on Tuesday (22/12) to discuss the reopening of the elementary and middle school in the Denpasar area. After considering safety and prevention protocols in regards to Covid19, the concluded decision was to postpone the reopening until May of 2021. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
The new regulation requiring domestic visitors to get tested before air travel has resulted in long queues at Ngurah Rai International Airport. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Hundreds of passengers wait to get tested everyday inside the airport. Meanwhile, some passengers missed their flights while waiting for their turn. The queue was …
A 30-year-old man, Andre Sibolga from Mojokerto, East Java has died after falling from a cliff during an attempt to reach Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida. The accident occurred on Tuesday (22/12), as Sibolga attempted to reach the bottom of the cliff and slipped off the top flight of stairs. The Head of Bali Search and …
Four workers in Jimbaran have died after inhaling a toxic gas at a tannery on Jalan Danau Batur Raya Nuber 49B, Taman Griya Residence on Saturday (19/12) at 10:20 am. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of South Kuta Police Department, AKP Yusak Agustinus Sooai, confirmed that three people working at …
As the most popular beach in Bali, Kuta Beach is normally packed with tourists during the holidays. This year however, the beach will not be the same as the new governor’s decree has banned any kind of celebration this upcoming New Year’s Eve. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Kuta …
Waste accumulation is an annual concern for several beaches in Badung District, especially Kuta Beach. Gathered logs, branches, plastic and other material are pushed to shore by ocean currents during the wet season each year. The massive pile of waste began to appear at Kuta Beach on Sunday (20/12). Authorities informed the Environmental Service Agency …