As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Bali, the provincial government has added two more hotels to be used for as quarantine facilities for isolating asymptomatic patients. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The government’s implementation of partial lockdown in Bali and Java has not yet shown a significant sign of recovery. As …
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Residents of Buleleng were alarmed by a loud collision in the sky on Sunday morning (24/1). There is a high level of concern as the cause of the disturbance has not yet been identified. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) According to statements from witnesses, the impact was heard twice yet they have …
The Indonesian government has decided to extend its international flight ban for another 14 days. The extension will be carried out from January 26 to February 8, 2021. The decision comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Indonesian Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartanto made …
Sergey Kosenko, a Russian national living in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic, was deported back to his home country by Bali Immigration on Sunday (24/1) after violating a number of Indonesian laws. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) A video of Sergey that went viral after plunging his motorbike from an abandoned port …
The Head of Gianyar House of Representatives, I Wayan Tagel Winarta, has urged the Bali provincial government to impose a complete lockdown in all of Bali. With a partial lockdown currently implemented in Bali and Java, Winarta questioned its effectiveness, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase day by day. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …
COVID-19 patient, Dedy Haryanto, escaped while being hospitalized in Denpasar on Monday morning (25/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The suspect fled from Surya Husada Hospital, located on Jalan Cokroaminoto, at 5:30 am as he was left unattended. Additionally, he stole a motorbike from the parking lot for his getaway. According to …
The Badung Police and COVID-19 Task Handling Force has been strictly monitoring Badung District during the partial lockdown implemented on January 11. Authorities found that more foreigners, in comparison to locals, violated health protocols such as wearing masks. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) Since the start of the partial lockdown, Badung Public …
The consideration of a full lockdown in Bali has stirred up residents and businesses alike. The partial lockdown currently in place in Bali and Java restricts outdoor activity as well as business operating hours. If approved, the complete lockdown proposed by Bali Senator will tighten measures one step further. Most recently, the Hotel and Restaurant …
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The global pandemic has caused many foreign nationals to extend their stay in Bali. The conflict is that they must extend their visa every month, and in order to do so, they must pay a fee. A Malaysian national, known as James, has been residing in Bali for the past 10 months and decided to …
The adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled the tourism sector of Bali, increased unemployment rates, and caused a partial lockdown devastating local businesses. The government of Denpasar has stepped in to provide some form of relief to its residents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Denpasar municipal government plans to …
Animal rights supporters are searching for a local man after he advertised dog meat on an online marketplace in Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The online community was shocked as a local vendor, Jevan Willa, attempted to sell dog meat online. Willa advertised dog meat for purchase at USD3.5 (IDR50,000). Meanwhile, …
A total of 27 villages in Karangasem Regency in Bali are a priority for anti-rabies vaccination (VAR) this year. Authorities have found a recent surge in rabies cases in villages with a high number of stray animals. The Head of Livestock and Animal Health, Made Ari Susanta, explained that 27 villages in 8 different Sub-District …