The Finance Minister of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has asked Bali to develop industries beyond the tourism sector. During her speech on Monday (17/1), Sri Mulyani suggested that the Bali provincial government should start developing another industry, such as agriculture, to support its economy. This is to supplement the growing international demand for organic food …
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One of the G-20 events scheduled to be held in Bali has been recently canceled. The Vice Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace), confirmed that the G-20 event called ‘Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting (FCBD) 2 and Finance Minister and Central Bank (FMCBG)’ that was planned to be held in …
A Chinese State-Owned Enterprise is expected to finance the development of the North Bali Airport. The North Bali Airport is slated to be an alternative solution for the expected influx of tourists once the pandemic ends. It will be developed by two different corporations: PT Panji Sakti (PT BIBU) and China Construction First Group Corp.Ltd …
The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has asked the government to open Bali to tourists during the MotoGP event on the 18th to 20th of March 2022. The Secretary-General of PHRI, Maulana Yusran, stated that given the expected influx of tourists during the upcoming MotoGP event in Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, the government should open …
The central government has decided to reduce the quarantine time for international visitors amid transmission of the Omicron variant in Indonesia. The Maritime and Investment Ministry coordinator, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, confirmed that the central government has decided to reduce the quarantine time for Indonesian citizens who have just arrived from overseas and international tourists who …
Two domestic tourists from Surabaya have tested positive with the Omicron variant after visiting Bali for vacation. The Head of the Denpasar Police Department, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Panjaitan, confirmed that Bali authorities are tracking down the activities of the two tourists who contracted the Omicron variant during their stay in Bali. “We tracked down …
The central government has announced that Bali will have the biggest cruise port in Indonesia. The State-Owned Enterprise Minister, Erick Tohir, confirmed that the central government would develop the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH) to revive Bali’s economy. The project will be located in the Benoa Port area in Southern Bali, where the government also …
Bali authorities have detained a Ukrainian man after he caused damage to a villa in Ubud, Gianyar. The Head of the Gianyar Civil Service, Officer Made Watha, confirmed that a 38-year-old man named Pablo from Ukraine had been detained for damaging a villa in Jalan Suweta, Ubud Gianyar on Tuesday (28/12). “We received a report …
The State-Owned Enterprise Minister, Erick Tohir, stated Bali will focus on medical tourism and plans to build a new international hospital in Sanur. During a visit to ensure the availability of electricity for the G-20 Conference in 2022, Erick Tohir stated that Bali tourism needed improvement. This is so it can compete with the other …
Dozens of domestic visitors have been caught for being unvaccinated while entering Bali through Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana. The Head of the Jembrana Health Agency, I Gusti Bagus Ketut Oka Parwata, confirmed that since the implementation of the Candle Operation to secure the border from potential Covid-19 transmission and criminal activity at Gilimanuk Port, dozens …
The Bali Police Department has deployed 1,497 personnel to secure the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bali. The Head of the Bali Police Department, Irjen Pol Putu Jayan Danu Putra, confirmed that following the central government’s instruction, Jayan Danu would ensure proper deployment of his personnel during the year-end holidays. A large number …
The Bali Restaurant and Hotel Association has decided to cancel their plan to rally against the current travel requirements. The Deputy Chief of Cultural and Public Relations from the Bali Restaurant and Hotel Association, IGN Suryawijaya, confirmed that the plan to rally against the travel requirements was cancelled after a meeting with Bali Governor, I …