Officials from Badung regional government have planned to implement the GeNose C-19 breathalyzer test in several tourist attractions in Badung District in the near future. The regional government has approved GeNose C-19 testing in Badung as a prevention method to avoid a surge in Covid-19 cases once the international travel corridor reopens in July. The …

The Bali Tourism Association has urged officials at Gilimanuk Port to offer GeNose C-19 as a lower-cost alternative to PCR and antigen testing as required to enter Bali. The Tourism Association believes this will help Bali’s economy by attracting more visitors. The Head of Jembrana Hotel and Restaurant Association, Gede Sukadana said that Gilimanuk Port …

As the vaccine campaign continues in Bali, the Denpasar city government has decided to focus distribution in several traditional markets across Denpasar City. More than a thousand market vendors have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, and more scheduled in the coming days. The Spokesman of Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Dewa …

Bali Police Department has begun installing electronic devices as part of the preparation stage of the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) in Denpasar. This new system will automatically capture traffic violations such as speeding, expired registration, riding two-wheelers without a helmet, driving without a seatbelt on, red lights, distracted driving, and more. The Director of …

A Russian national named Ivan Kashtaev has been released by police after admitting that he had stolen some helmets in Bali. The Head of Mengwi Criminal Investigation Bureau, AKP Wiwin confirmed that Ivan was released after admitting to stealing five helmets from the parking lot of Pererenan Beach. “We decided to release him because he …

Bali Authorities announced on Friday (16/4) that the recovery rate from Covid-19 in Denpasar has significantly increased. The Spokesman of the Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Dewa Gede Rai confirmed that the Covid-19 recovery rate in Denpasar is surging. “We recorded the highest amount of recoveries from Covid in Denpasar on Friday (16/4), with 163 …

Dozens of both expat and local women were partaking in a surf event called ‘Kartini Go Surf’ on Kuta Beach on Friday morning (16/4). This event was initiated as a tribute to Raden Ajeng Kartini, an Indonesian woman who contributed to fighting for gender equality in Indonesian history before celebrating the Kartini Day on Wednesday …

A 44-year-old man named David from Sweden has been arrested by the South Denpasar Police on Friday (16/4). The Head of the South Denpasar Criminal Investigation Bureau, AKP Hadimastika confirmed that the suspect was arrested at a villa called Tirta Dewata Villa on Jalan Sekuta Gang Suka Number 29, Sanur Denpasar on Friday. “The suspect …

A senior citizen named I Made Warna (Aged 80) has decided to end his life by jumping into a well 17 meters in depth after allegedly being depressed from contracting covid. The Head of the Badung Public Relations Police Officer, Iptu Ketut Gede Oka Bawa confirmed that Warna has died after committing suicide by jumping …

A 72-year-old woman named Gooley Diane from Australia died in a hotel room located in Sanur, Denpasar on Friday (16/4). The Head of the Denpasar Public Relation Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi confirmed that Diane died on Friday morning around 9:30am. “According to information from a witness, the Australian national passed away in her room …

Bali Travel Agency has decided to continue the preparation stages of reopening the travel bubble amid the surging Covid-19 cases in hopes to prevent people from starvation. The Head of the Bali Travel Agency, I Putu Astawa said that despite the surge of Covid-19 cases in most of Bali’s regions such as Tabanan, Badung, Denpasar, …

A 14-year-old with initials (IPAS) and a 15-year-old with initials (KSP) have been arrested by The Badung Police Office after breaking into several shops and schools. The Head of the Badung Public Relations Police Officer, Iptu Oka Bawa confirmed that the investigation began when the officers received two reports which said that their properties were …