The enforcement of a total lockdown proposed by the Head of Gianyar House of Representative, I Wayan Tagel Winarta, has caused controversy among the people in Bali. If approved, the provincial government must allot a budget of USD $80 million to finance the complete lockdown, in which case each individual would receive USD $1.4 per …
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force in Klungkung District is increasing measures to reduce virus transmission. In addition to the partial lockdown restricting community activity in the region, the Task Force is now requiring rapid-antigen testing prior to wedding and traditional ceremonies in Klungkung. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Health Agency now …
A grandson of the Royal King of Denpasar has been arrested for drug possession in Badung. Denpasar Police arrested Anak Agung Ngurah Prawira Lanang (35) along with his accomplice and friend, identified as Wahyu (36). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The two were arrested at a villa in Seminyak, Badung for allegedly …
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Bali, the provincial government has added two more hotels to be used for as quarantine facilities for isolating asymptomatic patients. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The government’s implementation of partial lockdown in Bali and Java has not yet shown a significant sign of recovery. As …
Residents of Buleleng were alarmed by a loud collision in the sky on Sunday morning (24/1). There is a high level of concern as the cause of the disturbance has not yet been identified. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) According to statements from witnesses, the impact was heard twice yet they have …
The Indonesian government has decided to extend its international flight ban for another 14 days. The extension will be carried out from January 26 to February 8, 2021. The decision comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Indonesian Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartanto made …
Sergey Kosenko, a Russian national living in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic, was deported back to his home country by Bali Immigration on Sunday (24/1) after violating a number of Indonesian laws. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) A video of Sergey that went viral after plunging his motorbike from an abandoned port …
The Head of Gianyar House of Representatives, I Wayan Tagel Winarta, has urged the Bali provincial government to impose a complete lockdown in all of Bali. With a partial lockdown currently implemented in Bali and Java, Winarta questioned its effectiveness, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase day by day. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …
COVID-19 patient, Dedy Haryanto, escaped while being hospitalized in Denpasar on Monday morning (25/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The suspect fled from Surya Husada Hospital, located on Jalan Cokroaminoto, at 5:30 am as he was left unattended. Additionally, he stole a motorbike from the parking lot for his getaway. According to …
The Badung Police and COVID-19 Task Handling Force has been strictly monitoring Badung District during the partial lockdown implemented on January 11. Authorities found that more foreigners, in comparison to locals, violated health protocols such as wearing masks. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) Since the start of the partial lockdown, Badung Public …
The consideration of a full lockdown in Bali has stirred up residents and businesses alike. The partial lockdown currently in place in Bali and Java restricts outdoor activity as well as business operating hours. If approved, the complete lockdown proposed by Bali Senator will tighten measures one step further. Most recently, the Hotel and Restaurant …
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The global pandemic has caused many foreign nationals to extend their stay in Bali. The conflict is that they must extend their visa every month, and in order to do so, they must pay a fee. A Malaysian national, known as James, has been residing in Bali for the past 10 months and decided to …