Bali is one of the most photogenic destinations in the world. Arguably the island is the most Instagram-famous destination in the world. Whether it be the temples of Ubud or the clifftops of Nusa Penida, there is a stunning photo to be taken in every corner of the island. With that in mind, tourists are …
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Local leaders in Bali have announced the formation of another tourism task force to tackle untruly behavior by foreigners in the Tabanan Regency. There are already two teams of tourism task forces on the beat in Bali at the moment, both of which have been deployed by the provincial government to help eliminate illegal and …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently announced plans to implement a cap on the number of tourists who can visit the island annually. The policy change has sparked a huge discussion in Bali, and some local leaders are urging caution. The Chairman of the Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) for Tabanan Regency, Tabanan, I Gusti …
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most famous and culturally significant landmarks. The coastal temple attracts millions of visitors every year, with people from all over the world heading to the sacred site to soak up the view and take those all-important photos. Now, officials who manage the temple are sharing some important new …
A Senator of the Tabanan region has confirmed that they will develop thousands of acres of rice fields in Tabanan into tourist spots. The Secretary of Commission I from Tabanan House of Representatives, I Gusti Nyoman Omardani, confirmed that 3,100 acres of rice plantations in the southern part of the Tabanan region are to be …
The official website of Tabanan’s Communication and Information Agency (Kominfo) has been hacked. The Head of the Tabanan Communication and Information Agency, I Putu Dian Setiawan, confirmed that their official website, used to report the latest updates about Covid-19 in Tabanan, has been hacked. The officials were unable to gain access to the website. “We …
Officials from the Tabanan Health Agency have issued prevention steps in anticipation of a surge in Covid-19 transmission in the area. The Head of Tabanan Health Agency, Dr. I Nyoman Susila, confirmed that despite having zero Omicron variant cases, Covid-19 transmission has begun to surge in the island. “We recorded 32 active cases, up from …
Authorities from the Tabanan Civil Service Office detained four homeless children from the streets in Tabanan. The Head of the Tabanan Social Agency, Woman Empowerment, and Child Protection, I Nyoman Gede Gunawan, confirmed that four underage street dwellers were detained from Jalan Bypass Ir. Soekarno, Tabanan on Thursday (6/1). “Four homeless kids that were detained …
Activists from Tabanan Sungai Watch have been collecting large amounts of garbage after installing trash barriers on their rivers. The Coordinator of Sungai Watch for Kelating Village Kerambitan Tabanan, Made Suryani confirmed that 11 trash barriers have already been installed on 2 big rivers and 9 rice fields’ irrigation systems in the Kerambitan area. They …
Bali Police Officers have arrested a family of three after assaulting a man who is suffering from mental health disorders in Selemadeg, Tabanan. The Head of Selemadeg Police Department, Kompol I Kadek Ardika confirmed that three men who have been identified as a 57-year-old man named Pan Restu, a 34-year-old I Wayan Restu Diarta and …
Officials from the Tabanan regional government have refused the idea to close their tourist attractions from operating despite the surging cases of Covid-19 in their area. The Head of the Tabanan Tourism Agency, I Gede Sukanada confirmed that the central government has previously suggested Tabanan to close their tourist attraction sites from operating after the …
A 57-year-old man named Markus Sidaghati from Germany has been found lifeless in a villa on Jalan Villa Bottle Number 68 Belalang Village, Kediri Tabanan. The Head of the Tabanan Public Relations Police Officer, Iptu I Nyoman Subagia confirmed that Markus was found dead in a place that he was staying on Tuesday evening (13/4). …