A Bali native and Sriwijaya Air flight attendant, Mia Zet Setiani Wadu, was on board flight SJY-182 as it lost contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) four minutes after takeoff from Jakarta on Saturday (9/1). The flight was delayed due to weather conditions as it departed from Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 2:36pm with 43 adult passengers, …
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Badung Regent, Nyoman Giri Prasta, has announced that he will distribute cash assistance to every household in Badung during the upcoming partial lockdown. As many local businesses will be heavily impacted by new restrictions, the regency hopes the program will lighten the burden. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The partial lockdown is …
Jembrana Military recently received information of bribery at Gilimanuk Port. A transport bus allegedly bribed officers to gain entry into Bali without adequate testing documents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) At the start of the holiday season, the provincial government issued a decree requiring all domestic entries into Bali to provide proof …
Governor Wayan Koster highlighted the number of foreign nationals refusing to comply with health protocols in Bali. He has decided to take firm action by forbidding entry into tourist sites and restaurants to individuals refusing to abide by protocols. In addition, officials have decided to increase fines to noncompliant foreigners so they may take protocols …
Indonesian socialite, Richard Muljadi, claimed he boarded a private chartered flight from Jakarta to Bali on Batik Air on Monday (4/1). The airline denies the claims. A video posted on Muljadi’s social media went viral after he stated that he booked as many seats as possible for him and his partner on a flight to …
Private jet rentals in Bali continue to increase into next month despite the partial lockdown set to be implemented from January 11th to 25th. The Director of Indojet Sarana Aviasi, Stefanus explained that the bookings of private jet rentals have not been affected by the upcoming partial lockdown in Bali and Java island. (Image: ©The …
The act of a group of foreign nationals refusing to comply with government protocols upset Officer Satpol PP of Badung Regency during a safety enforcement operation. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) “What do you know about pandemics?!” mocked one foreigner when confronted by the officer. Like many others, the group had been …
The construction of a toll road in Badung from Gilimanuk to Mengwi is expected to begin this year. The project aims to stimulate tourism while adding focus to Balinese culture and social impact on villages along the route. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The project was discussed between community leaders during a …
As the second supply of Sinovac vaccines arrive in Bali, the government decided that journalists will be amongst the first to get vaccinated after healthcare workers. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said that journalists will be prioritized as their job requires mostly field work and travel. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) He explained …
In response to the concern regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in Bali, Governor Wayan Koster has decided to take the first shot of the vaccine alongside healthcare workers. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “We have to comply with central government policies regarding the vaccination program. We believe that all safety checks …
The mandatory testing rules for entry into Bali have been extended to January 8. 2021. All visitors entering the island through Gilimanuk Port are required by provincial law to either show a negative test result document or undergo a rapid antigen test at the on-site facility. At this time testing for transport crews is free. …
The central government has issued a partial lockdown in Bali and Java island as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. The new decree restricting public activity in Bali and Java will be in effect from January 11 to 25. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Covid-19 Handling Committee and National Economic …