The Bali provincial government will focus on attracting digital nomads and those who work online to choose the island as their workplace when the island reopens for tourism. Deputy Governor of Bali Cok Ace stated that in the future, Bali will be a strategic place for tourists who want to work. “We will focus on …
The South Denpasar Narcotics Investigation Unit has arrested two suspects on accounts of firearm and drug possession in Denpasar. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) Police made the arrests on Jalan Pulau Bugin, South Denpasar on Friday night (8/1). Suspects include 21-year-old man I Gusti Eka Mahendra from Pecatu, South Kuta and 26-year-old …
Tabanan Prison Class IIB is currently at 400% capacity, as relocation of inmates to other prisons has been neglected by authorities. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) According to information from the Head of Tabanan Prison, Raden Budiman Patriatna Kusumah explained that the prison, located on Jalan Gunung Agung, has a maximum occupancy …
Hotel occupancy in Buleleng District, North Bali plummets as the holiday season reaches its end. The average occupancy of star-rated hotels in Buleleng during Christmas and New Years was above 50 percent. Subsequently, business has declined as hotels see zero bookings for February leading into March. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The …
The surge in active COVID-19 cases in Jembrana has maximised isolation capacity in the region. Every clinic and hospital in Jembrana is currently at full occupancy, leaving dozens of patients no choice but to self-isolate at home. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The problem with at-home isolation is that there is no …
President Joko Widodo officially received the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia this morning (13/1) at the National Palace. Following the President, many other government officials took the injection the same day. The vaccination process consists of four stages of medical examinations and registration: 1. Registration and data verification 2. Blood pressure test 3. …
The first stage of the vaccination in Bali will be focused on government officials across the region. The process is set to begin this Friday (15/1), however, the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Denpasar do not qualify for vaccination. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Head of Denpasar Public Relation, Dewa Gede …
A construction project proposed by Badung Regency has been approved by the Indonesian Finance Ministry. The project includes the development of an outer ring road and limestone tunnel in South Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) A meeting held by the Badung Regional Secretary on Monday (11/1) was attended by the Badung …
An Australian national living in Bali was found dead after surfing on Suluban Beach in South Kuta Monday morning (11/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Head of Denpasar Public Relation Police Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi, explained that the 40-year-old foreigner, Taras Mulik from Perth, Australia was found dead on Monday …
The temporary closure of international flights to Indonesia has been extended to January 28/21. President Joko Widodo made the call in efforts to control virus transmission into the country. Additional measures, such as partial lockdowns in Bali and Java, are aligned in the same time frame. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The …
As Bali Governor extends the testing upon entry requirement, initially set to end on Jan 8/21, he has additionally revised the decree. Logistics carrier crews will no longer have access to free rapid antigen testing at Gilimanuk Port. Like everyone else, they too must provide proof of documentation prior, or pay to use the facility …
A fatal accident involving two motorcycles on the intersection of Jalan Mahendradata and Jalan Soputan, Denpasar occurred early Sunday morning (10/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The collision occurred at 2:00am, resulting in the instant loss of 22-year-old Kadek Agus, and injuries to a 16-year-old (initials BP) who maintained consciousness as he …