For upwards of a million Australians every year, Bali is the destination of choice for a quick and easy vacation in the sun. The Islands of the Gods is a home away from home for so many Australians, yet the Minister for Tourism wants to see more tourists adding destinations to their trips. Indonesia is …
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A police car plunged into a ravine along with its passengers in Sekartaji Village, Nusa Penida this April. An official from the Police Department confirmed that a group of police conducting an investigation in Nusa Penida had an accident this April, as the car they were riding plunged into a ravine due to an engine …
A 41-year-old man named Hermanto from Pengambengan Village, Jembrana has gone missing after falling over from his boat in the western Bali coastal area. The Coordinator of Jembrana Search and Rescue (SAR), Dewa Putu Hendri Gunawan, confirmed that a rescue operation was started after receiving a report regarding the incident that caused Hermanto to go …
The Bali Search and Rescue team rescued four domestic tourists who got stuck at sea in southern Bali. The Head of Bali Search and Rescue, Gede Darmada, confirmed that 4 domestic tourists identified as Natasia, Ananda, Efrata, and Christian were rescued after being stuck on their boat during the high tide on Gunung Payung Beach …
23,098 people left Bali island and went to Java through Gilimanuk Port for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. An official from Gilimanuk Port confirmed that 7,508 vehicles, consisting of 3,255 motorbikes and 4,253 cars, carried 23,098 people across the Bali strait through Gilimanuk Port. They went to Java for the Eid Al-Fitr celebration on Tuesday morning …
The West Denpasar Police Department has detained 2 beggars carrying a large amount of cash and fancy motorbikes. An officer of the West Denpasar Police Department confirmed that 2 street beggars were detained from the Jalan Teuku Umar Barat Intersection on Tuesday evening (26/4). They were identified as a 22-year-old man named Wisono from Jember, …
The Anti Terrorism Special Force 88 (Densus 88) has detained 25 alleged terrorist group members in Bali. An official from the police department confirmed that 25 alleged members of a terrorist group called Indonesia Islamic Country (NII) were detained in Bali since 2021. They also detained other members in several Indonesian provinces, such as South …
The Denpasar Immigration Office has detained the passport of a foreign national who inappropriately danced on Mount Batur. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry, Jamaruli Manihuruk, confirmed that the Immigration office has detained the passport of a 33-year-old Canadian, Jeffrey Douglas Craigen. He is under investigation for his strange behavior on Mount …
Australian travelers make up most of the international visitors in Bali since the border reopened a few months ago. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, confirmed that most of the 46,176 international visitors who arrived in Bali as of Friday (22/4) were from Australia. With the thriving Bali tourism sector, the …
The Bangli regional government has decided to reduce entry fees for locals who want to gain access to the Kintamani area. The Head of the Bangli Tourism and Cultural Office, I Wayan Sugiarta, confirmed that after discussing this issue with the Bangli regional government, everyone has agreed to reduce Kintamani’s entry fees for domestic visitors. …
The Bali provincial government predicts that Bali will receive an influx of domestic tourists starting this week. Bali Vice Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) confirmed that Bali is expected to receive a significant increase in domestic visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday season that starts on April 29. “We expect to receive …
The Bali Hotel and Restaurant Association has confirmed that Ubud hotels have reached a 40 percent occupancy rate. The Head of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association for Gianyar, Adit Pande, confirmed that the occupancy of hotels in Ubud has recorded growth since the Indonesian government loosened up travel policies for international travelers in Bali. …