34 tourism organizations in Bali have sent a petition to the Indonesian President to revise the current travel and entry requirements. The Head of the Indonesia Tourism Industry Union (GIPI), Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana confirmed that an open letter was sent to the President to adjust the current travel requirements for international visitors. GIPI …

The Head Alliance of Bali Marginal Tourism (APPMB), Wayan Puspanegara has stated that he will refuse the government’s plan to increase restrictions during the upcoming holiday season. The provincial government recently announced that they plan to increase restrictions during the upcoming year-end holiday season by implementing a level 3 partial lockdown from the current level …

A Malaysian national will be deported after finishing his 13.5 years of imprisonment for importing narcotics into Bali. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk confirmed that a man who has been identified as Gibinathan V Loganathan (aged 37) from Malaysia will be deported and blacklisted from entering Indonesia after finishing …

Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has ensured the Australian Ambassador that Covid-19 transmission in Bali has been properly handled and the island will be ready to welcome Australians back once the central government allows it. When welcoming the Australian Ambassador for Indonesia, Penny Williams at the Governor’s office that is located in Renon, Denpasar on …

Three men from Tabanan, Bali have been arrested by the Tabanan police department for consuming and potential trafficking of Marijuana and could face up to 12 years in prison. The Head of Tabanan Narcotics Investiation Bureau, AKP I Gede Sudiarna confirmed that the 3 men were identified as a 34-year-old man named I Gede Ari …

An American national with initials RLB has been detained for wearing a police uniform while singing at a cafe in Sanur, Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Profession and Internal Security Division, Iptu Harun Budiyanto confirmed that officers detained RLB and demanded an explanation regarding his act during a Halloween celebration on October 31st. “The suspect …

The Ambassador of Sweden for Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN, Marina Berg confirmed that many travelers from Europe have planned to visit Bali. Only time will tell if the current entry requirements prevent most from doing so. “Many of potential international visitors from Europe, including Sweden are enthusiastic about returning to Bali and believe it’s …

Officials from the Tabanan Educational Agency have planned to vaccinate all elementary school students in the Tabanan, Bali region. The Head of Tabanan Educational Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Darma Utama confirmed that the are collecting data of elementary school students in the Tabanan region, before the schools will begin distributing vaccines in the near future. …

A 28-year-old Anastasiia Savidskaia has been sentenced to 4 years in Bali prison for possession of Methamphetamine. During a trial that was led by the Judge, I Wayan Sukradana stated that the suspect was guilty and violated Indonesian law for possessing an illegal substance during her stay in Bali. “We have decided to sentence the …

The Karangasem Bali Tourism Association has confirmed that hotels in the region haven’t received a single booking for the upcoming year-end holiday. The Head of Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that despite all the preparations the hotels have done in Karangasem, they still haven’t received any bookings from international visitors. “We …

The Bali provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors during the upcoming holiday season but has yet to see any significant amount of international tourists. The Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Tjok Bagus Pemayun confirmed that the provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors as a prevention to avoid …

Officers from Gianyar Police Department have provided scholarship programs for children who lost their parents due to Covid-19. The Head of Gianyar Police Department, AKBP Made Bayu Sutha Sartana confirmed that he collected donations from all the police officers across the Gianyar region to provide a scholarship program for a total of 9 orphans in …