Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) hopes to establish a China-Bali travel corridor in the near future. As COVID-19 cases are starting to decrease on the island, government officials have begun discussing plans to reopen international borders and travel bubbles. Cok Ace explained that according to the Covid-Free Corridor Program that …
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Upon observing the data pertaining to COVID-19 cases in Bali, the central government is exploring the possibility of reopening its borders to international visitors. The Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases in Bali has recently decreased. According to him, this allows economic activity in …
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A 47-year-old man named Kasiono from East Java has died after crashing his motorbike into a parked truck in Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Public Relation Police Officer, Iptu Ketut Sukadi explained that the incident occurred on Thursday (25/2). Kasiono was riding a Honda PCX when he crashed into the back of a truck that was parked on Jalan Cargo, Denpasar.
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Bali authorities have agreed to be more firm in taking action towards expats who continue to violate preventive measures or mock officers during operations. A meeting titled the ‘Enforcement of Prevention Protocols in Bali’ was attended by several government institutions including the Maritime and Investment Ministry, Bali Police Department, Immigration Officer, and Bali Vice Governor …
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After 13 days on the loose, Interpol fugitive from Russia Andrew Ayer, alias Andrei Kovalenka, and his accomplice, Ekaterina Trubkina, were arrested by a joint team from Bali Police and Immigration at a villa in North Kuta, Badung, Wednesday morning (24/2).
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Upon examining the results of a recent drug operation, the Police Department said that 50% of drug trafficking in Bali is controlled by inmates in Bali prisons.
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As the partial lockdown in Bali and Java has been once again extended, Jebbrana has revised a point on business curfews. As per the initial policy, business operating hours were limited to 9 pm. This largely impacted street food vendors as much of their revenue was generated during the night hours. With the revision, food …
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A fatal accident Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, South Kuta between motorists and trucks occurred on Monday (22/2). Due to the accident, a motorist named Arya Agung Dhananjaya (27) who was an employee of the Badung Fire and Rescue Service (Diskarmat) passed away on his way to the local hospital. The Head of Denpasar Public Relation …
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In the midst of the partial lockdown (PPKM), a motorcycle gang was caught roaming the city of Denpasar. Officials from Denpasar COVID-19 Handling Task Force dispersed the large group and several arrests were made due to violation of protocols.
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The Badung Regency Government is proposing the central government open international tourism to vaccinated individuals. Badung officials suggest vaccine-based tourism will be able to bring foreign tourists back to the island. They also plan to install COVID-19 screening tools in public facilities, including tourist spots in Badung, while offering airport testing upon arrival.
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Russian National Arseniy Trofimov (23) was released from the cell of the Class IIB Bangli Detention Center, Saturday (20/2). After serving a one-year sentence, he will be deported from Bali. Previously an English teacher in Moscow, Arseny was sentenced by Denpasar District Court Judges for drug possession after violating Article 127 Number (1) about Narcotics Constitution.
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The Bali Sky Tourism Association has started to prepare for the day on which international tourists will return to Bali. Accordingly, a meeting was held at Mertasari Beach in Sanur on Friday (19/2) to discuss plans to promote sky tourism.
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