Private jet rentals in Bali continue to increase into next month despite the partial lockdown set to be implemented from January 11th to 25th. The Director of Indojet Sarana Aviasi, Stefanus explained that the bookings of private jet rentals have not been affected by the upcoming partial lockdown in Bali and Java island. (Image: ©The …
The act of a group of foreign nationals refusing to comply with government protocols upset Officer Satpol PP of Badung Regency during a safety enforcement operation. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) “What do you know about pandemics?!” mocked one foreigner when confronted by the officer. Like many others, the group had been …
The construction of a toll road in Badung from Gilimanuk to Mengwi is expected to begin this year. The project aims to stimulate tourism while adding focus to Balinese culture and social impact on villages along the route. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The project was discussed between community leaders during a …
As the second supply of Sinovac vaccines arrive in Bali, the government decided that journalists will be amongst the first to get vaccinated after healthcare workers. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said that journalists will be prioritized as their job requires mostly field work and travel. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) He explained …
In response to the concern regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in Bali, Governor Wayan Koster has decided to take the first shot of the vaccine alongside healthcare workers. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “We have to comply with central government policies regarding the vaccination program. We believe that all safety checks …
The mandatory testing rules for entry into Bali have been extended to January 8. 2021. All visitors entering the island through Gilimanuk Port are required by provincial law to either show a negative test result document or undergo a rapid antigen test at the on-site facility. At this time testing for transport crews is free. …
The central government has issued a partial lockdown in Bali and Java island as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. The new decree restricting public activity in Bali and Java will be in effect from January 11 to 25. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Covid-19 Handling Committee and National Economic …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster believes that hospitals in Bali are manipulating numbers to increase the fatality rate of COVID-19 in Bali. The accumulated deaths from COVID-19 has reached 538 cases in Bali as of Monday (4/1), making Bali province one of the highest in Indonesia. Reacting to this data, Governor Koster said that most of …
Thousands of vehicles left Bali island through the Gilimanuk Port this weekend as the holiday season came to an end. Transportation authorities were deployed to safely facilitate the influx of traffic through the port. The Public Relations Officer of Gilimanuk Water Transportation (ASDP), Sandi Nugroho said that 3,078 vehicles left the island between Saturday (2/1) …
As the distribution of vaccines begins, Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force alerts the public to continue following all protocols even after they have been vaccinated. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) According to the Spokesperson of the Denpasar Task Force, I Dewa Gede Rai, by no means does vaccination exempt one from protocols. …
Bangli District in Bali has started the new year by reopening schools to operate under strict prevention measures. On Monday (4/1), students lined up at school entrances in Bangli, receiving temperature checks upon entry. The operation was supervised by police and military officers. According to the Education Agency, in-person learning at schools can resume based …
The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. Ketut Suarjaya, has confirmed that vaccines from Sinovac are expected to arrive in Bali tonight (4/1). Healthcare workers will be the first to be vaccinated. Suarjaya said that 31,000 doses of vaccines will be delivered to the Health Agency of Bali Province to be distributed amongst hospitals across …