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The Indonesian Tourism Ministry recently granted a stimulus relief package to the Tourism Sector in Bali which was distributed primarily amongst hotels, resorts and restaurants, failing to reach other active components within the industry, such as artists and performers.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Upon receiving the grant, the Denpasar Regional Tourism …

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The Head of Denpasar Department of Agriculture, I Gede Ambara Putra (56), died on Friday (25/12) after testing positive with Covid-19. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Previously, another Denpasar government official, the Head of City Inspectorate, I.B. Sidharta had also died from Covid-19 related causes. Gede Ambara has become the second victim …

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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 …

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Seven minors and two adults were found begging on traffic lights in Denpasar on Thursday (10/12). The Public Civil Service Police have sent the underage children to Social Services.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview with the Head of Denpasar Public Civil Service, Dewa Sayoga, said the minors were spotted …

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Upcoming new year’s celebrations will be different for the people of Denpasar and Bali for many reasons. The regional government is urging residents and visitors to celebrate at home to avoid a large surge in Covid-19 cases. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview with Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force on …

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Two café owners were trialed at he Denpasar Court House on Wednesday (2/12). The defendants were found guilty of neglecting prevention protocols while operating their businesses. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The cafes were held responsible for hosting crowded gatherings without maintaining physical distancing along Jalan Badak 1 and Jalan Tukad Gangga. …

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Denpasar has been struggling with waste management for years. The city faces a lack of space as the landfill is overflowing with garbage. As a solution, the city has introduced a new waste control program which requires a collective effort from all residents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Denpasar …

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The District Attorney of Denpasar exterminated large amounts of narcotics that were seized as evidence by authorities on Wednesday (02/12). The Head of Denpasar District Attorney, Luhur Istighfar, said that the total value of narcotics destroyed was approximately USD 617,000 (IDR 8,7 billion). The illegal drugs were set ablaze using an incinerator machine. “This action …

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The Government of Denpasar has dedicated special lanes for bicycles to encourage people to exercise more during Covid-19 Pandemic and help reduce air pollution.  The Head of Denpasar Transportation Agency, I Ketut Sriawan says the new bicycle lane is integrated with public transportation lanes such as Trans Metro Dewata Bus. Ketut hopes that people enjoy …

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Bali Police handed out over 500 face masks instead of fines in Denpasar as they work to educate the people about the dangers of COVID-19. During an operation initiated by the Head of Indonesian Police Department, Police General Idhan Aziz called Zebra Lempuyang Operation, officers still found many people not following COVID-19 prevention protocols while …

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An 18 year old student in Bali could face up to 10 years in Bali prison for dealing 2.2 grams of Marijuana. The man with initials (RR) who is also a student in one of the high schools in Denpasar has been arrested when he attempted to sell a package of marijuana in front of …

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