The adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled the tourism sector of Bali, increased unemployment rates, and caused a partial lockdown devastating local businesses. The government of Denpasar has stepped in to provide some form of relief to its residents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Denpasar municipal government plans to …
Animal rights supporters are searching for a local man after he advertised dog meat on an online marketplace in Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The online community was shocked as a local vendor, Jevan Willa, attempted to sell dog meat online. Willa advertised dog meat for purchase at USD3.5 (IDR50,000). Meanwhile, …
A total of 27 villages in Karangasem Regency in Bali are a priority for anti-rabies vaccination (VAR) this year. Authorities have found a recent surge in rabies cases in villages with a high number of stray animals. The Head of Livestock and Animal Health, Made Ari Susanta, explained that 27 villages in 8 different Sub-District …
An ambulance carrying three patients got into an accident on Friday (22/1) as it was headed to a quarantine facility in Denpasar. After testing positive with COVID-19 in Kesiman Kertalangu Village, East Denpasar, the patients were being transported to a hotel on Jalan Sunset Road, a government facility used as a quarantine house. According to statements …
The Denpasar Immigration Office Class I has deported an American national for overstaying his visa in Bali. Earlier this month, a Turkish citizen was deported for the same reason. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The American citizen, Peter RM (57) was deported on Monday afternoon (18/1). According to a statement from the …
A construction worker from Mataram, Lombok, I Gede Sukarda (46) faced a near-death accident as he was electrocuted at a construction site in Bali. Sukarda lost consciousness after getting electrocuted on the roof of Rip Curl Shop on Jalan Raya Legian, Kuta, at midnight on Thursday (21/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) …
A video of Russian national, Sergey Kosenko that went viral after plunging his motorbike from an abandoned port into the sea received massive response from activists and Indonesian politicians. The Russian expat is now being deported from Bali for his actions. Based on the video, Sergey has violated several rules of Indonesian regulations, including trespassing …
A 29-year-old woman, Andriana Simeonova from Slovakia, was found dead at her residence on Jalan Pengiasan III, Sanur, South Denpasar on Wednesday (19/1). The victim was found by her friend who became suspicious after she was unresponsive for days. The friend decided to visit her home on Wednesday morning at 8:30 am, where she found …
A tornado hit the Canggu beach area in North Kuta on Sunday (17/1). As a result, a number of buildings were damaged along the coast. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The tornado formed on the west side of Pererenan Beach and headed to the east with strong force, destroying anything it passed. …
A taxi driven by a local man, Nanang Subagioc (51) from Banyuwangi, East Java rolled into the rice field in Pejeng Kawan Village, Tampaksiring. A South African national was inside the vehicle when it flipped. Fortunately, there were no injuries. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) According to information from witnesses, the incident …
The past few weeks of strong winds and floods alarmed authorities and they warn people to hold off on travel plans. The peak of the rainy season in Bali is expected to occur in February. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Denpasar Disaster Management (BPBD) has built emergency stations in four different …
An American citizen, Kristen Gray, and her girlfriend, Saundra Alexander, are currently being detained by Bali Immigration after she shared tips online on how to enter the island illegally during the pandemic. Following investigation, officers were able to locate the couple through questioning their sponsor on Monday (18/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …