Officials from the Bali provincial government have confirmed that the number of children who are begging on the streets has surged since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) stated that the current economic crisis in Bali has caused huge numbers of families to lose their jobs and …
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Officials from the Bali Health Agency have announced that the price of PCR tests in all medical laboratories in Bali has been reduced. The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. I Ketut Suarjaya confirmed that in accordance with the Indonesian Minister’s Decree Number HK.02.02/I/3843/2021, the central government has officially reduced PCR test prices in Bali …
Authorities from Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force have planned to invite bars and nightclub owners to a meeting to discuss prevention protocol implementation during their operations. After recently being criticized by the central government about potential prevention protocols violations at multiple Badung area businesses, the head of Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force law enforcement and …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has stated that any prevention protocol offenders will face deportation as punishment. During a press conference at the Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Koster announced that the Bali provincial government will implement a strict punishment for any international visitors who violate prevention protocols during their vacation on the island. …
An official from the Indonesian Consumer Association (YLKI) has presumed that there’s mafia involvement in PCR test regulation in Bali. After recently implementing a new travel policy to revise rapid antigen with PCR test document as an entry requirement, the central government received a backlash from both visitors and the Bali tourism sector as the …
Bali officials have begun to promote Bali tourism for the Australian market as travel restrictions will be revoked in November 2021. After recently announcing that the Australian authorities will start allowing their citizens to travel abroad including to Bali in November 2021 like The Bali Sun previously shared, Officials from the Badung Regional Tourism Promotion …
An employee from the Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has admitted that many domestic visitors have canceled their hotel reservations in response to the new entry requirement. The Head of Karangasem PHRI, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that many domestic travelers have decided to cancel their bookings after the central government recently revoked rapid antigen …
Bali is expected to start receiving Australian visitors again in November 2021 as Australian authorities have planned to revoke their travel restrictions. In accordance with a letter that was signed by the Australian Consulate General, Anthea Griffin on October 21st 2021 for Bali Tourism Agency, Australia has planned to start allowing their citizens to travel …
Bali brokers have begun to attempt to force by-passers to get rapid antigen tests as they receive commission from certain clinics near Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana. The Secretary of the Jembrana Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Putu Agus Artana Putra admitted that he has received many complaints from people who were afraid as they were …
Bali Officials have confirmed that 18 of Bali athletes who had joined a competition in Papua have tested positive with Covid-19. The Head of the Bali Health Agency, Dr. Ketut Suarjaya confirmed that 18 of Bali’s athletes who were confirmed positive with Covid-19 are required to undergo quarantine at the government facility in Papua. “18 …
The central government has implemented level II measures on the extended partial lockdown in Bali. The Head of the Bali Health Agency, Dr. Ketut Suarjaya confirmed that the leniency on the partial lockdown’s policy was granted as the Bed Occupancy Ratio (BOR) of Bali hospitals has significantly decreased. “Covid-19 transmissions in Bali have significantly decreased …
Romanian Ambassador, Dan Adrian Balanescu has proposed to the Bali Governor to start allowing their citizens to gain access to the island. During his visit to Bali Governor’s official residence, Jaya Sabha in Denpasar on Monday (18/9), Balanescu asked the Governor, I Wayan Koster to reopen the border for Romanian visitors. “The travel bubble program …