A man (initials IMS) from Sukawati has passed away during a hotel quarantine after he tested positive with COVID-19 in Ubud. He was quarantined with his wife at the Maxone Hotel in Ubud after the family was confirmed positive with COVID-19 on Saturday (6/2). Despite having no symptoms, the provincial government no longer allows people …
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Indonesian police arrested seven suspects for skimming crimes (electronic data theft of bank customers), identified as Indonesian citizens from two different syndicates. The group set devices on ATMs in Indonesia to gain access to users’ personal data and copy it to withdraw funds. During the press conference at the Bali Police Headquarters on Tuesday (9/2), …
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I Nyoman Gede Arya Sandi (alias Paluk), a 40-year-old re-offender, was shot by officers as he tried to resist arrest for stealing a motorbike. He was jailed in the past on charges of theft and drug possession. In fact, he had twice escaped from prison and detention cell. During the arrest on Sunday (7/1), officers …
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Bali authorities inspected nightclubs and cafes in Jembrana while conducting rapid antigen testing on-site Saturday evening (6/2). The operation was conducted to verify compliance with safety protocols in Jembrana, and residents found violating the rules were immediately asked by officers to undergo testing.
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A Yustisi Operation was held on the Catus Pata intersection, Ubud, Gianyar on Saturday 6/2). Many expats were pulled over by officers for neglecting prevention protocols while in public places.
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In the last few days, safety operations have intensified as Bali looks to control the spread of COVID-19. Bangli Regional Government decided to rapid antigen test all the people found without a face mask in public areas.
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Bali COVID-19 Handling Task Force recorded a significant increase in the recovery rate in Bali as of Saturday (6/2), with 384 patients having recovered in one day. At the same time, officials confirmed a decline in daily new cases, which had reduced to 139 patients in Denpasar on Saturday, from a previous 277 daily rate recorded several days ago.
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The pandemic has inflicted the performance of the construction sector in Bali. Due to a lack of funding, the development of construction projects remains at a standstill.
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The Beraban Beach House Villa in Tegal Mangkep Village, East Selemadeg Tabanan caught on fire after being struck by lightning on Friday night (5/2).
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Every day, Tabanan’s Kediri Police trucks patrol the district to enforce safety protocols while blasting reminders through the loudspeaker. The daily task was approached differently on Thursday (4/2), as officers distributed free fresh vegetables to village residents during their patrol.
The nearly two-decade-long wait for the victims of the Bali Bombings has been responded to by the Indonesian Government. Through the Witness and Victim’s Protection Agency (LPSK), the state has compensated 36 victims of the first and second terrorist attacks with a combined value of USD $557,000 (IDR 7.8 billion).
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Patients being treated in Nusa Penida will now have free access when referred to hospitals in mainland Bali. A hospital in Klungkung District has provided a marine ambulance to make transport easier for patients.
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