A local man named Rudi Hartono from Jember, East Java has been arrested for breaking into a villa and stealing large amounts of cash. The Head of  Badung Public Relations Officer, Iptu Ketut Sudana confirmed that the suspect was arrested after stealing a safety deposit box from a villa that is located on Jalan Raya …

Officials from Jasamarga Toll Road Maintenance (PT. JMRM) and Jasamarga Bali Toll (PT JBT) have started the first maintenance for Bali Mandara Toll Road after 8 years of operation. The Manager Operation Assistant and maintenance of PT JBT, I Putu Gandi Ginantra confirmed that Bali Toll Road maintenance and inspection have just begun to fix …

Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has stated that any prevention protocol offenders will face deportation as punishment. During a press conference at the Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Koster announced that the Bali provincial government will implement a strict punishment for any international visitors who violate prevention protocols during their vacation on the island. …

An alleged drunk expat was caught driving against the flow of traffic in Denpasar, which caused chaos in traffic on Sunday morning (24/10). A video of an expat who allegedly drove his car under the influence on Jalan Thamrin-Hassanudin, Denpasar went viral on social media and received negative reactions from the Bali community. The incident …

Bali officials have announced that any foreign visitors who violate quarantine policies will face being deported as punishment. The Secretary of the Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Made Rentin confirmed that any international visitors who violate the mandatory quarantine policy as one of their entry requirements will face immediate deportation. “Any offenders of our …

Bali officials have recently stated that construction for utilizing electric trains in Bali is expected to begin by 2023. The Head of Bali Transportation Agency, I Gede Wayan Samsi Gunarta confirmed that infrastructure development to utilize the electric train as a new transportation mode in Bali is expected to begin by 2023. “After successfully operating …

An official from the Indonesian Consumer Association (YLKI) has presumed that there’s mafia involvement in PCR test regulation in Bali. After recently implementing a new travel policy to revise rapid antigen with PCR test document as an entry requirement, the central government received a backlash from both visitors and the Bali tourism sector as the …

Bali officials have begun to promote Bali tourism for the Australian market as travel restrictions will be revoked in November 2021. After recently announcing that the Australian authorities will start allowing their citizens to travel abroad including to Bali in November 2021 like The Bali Sun previously shared, Officials from the Badung Regional Tourism Promotion …

An employee from the Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has admitted that many domestic visitors have canceled their hotel reservations in response to the new entry requirement. The Head of Karangasem PHRI, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that many domestic travelers have decided to cancel their bookings after the central government recently revoked rapid antigen …

Bali is expected to start receiving Australian visitors again in November 2021 as Australian authorities have planned to revoke their travel restrictions. In accordance with a letter that was signed by the Australian Consulate General, Anthea Griffin on October 21st 2021 for Bali Tourism Agency, Australia has planned to start allowing their citizens to travel …

Officials from Denpasar Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) have explained the recent extreme heat in Bali. The Coordinator of Denpasar BMKG Data and Information III, Dwi Hartanto confirmed that the phenomenon was caused by the position of the sun in October and November. “The annual pseudo position of the sun on these days is directly …

A Lithuanian national named Mantas V will be deported to his home country after finishing his prison sentence in the Kerobokan Prison in Bali. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk confirmed that Mantas was released after serving 5 months of imprisonment in Kerobokan Prison over a molestation case in Bali. …