Starvation in East Bali is on the rise as the crumbling tourism sector that once contributed aid can no longer afford to do so. A lack of resources paired with the long term drought in the region has left the people of East Bali in serious need of help. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …

The Nature and Environmental Care Agency (Pilang) has urged the government to control and supervise medical waste to avoid the risk of virus transmission. The agency warns that current waste management procedures in hospitals are ineffective and a threat to public health and safety in Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During …

A robbery took place at a villa in Sayan Village, Ubud on Tuesday afternoon after the occupants left their home. Police are perplexed as to how the robbery occurred in broad daylight and an investigation is ongoing. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Banjar Sayan Village, I Made Dwi Prayoga …

Ngurah Rai International Airport In Bali is estimated to receive at least 387,000 domestic passengers this upcoming holiday season. Increased staff and security is prepared to implement safety protocols and a digital travel app has been developed to ensure smooth operations. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview on Tuesday (8/12) …

Three expats are now Indonesian citizens after a long process from National Law and Human Rights.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) From the three new nationals, 21-year-old Aldo Andrea Sai Croserio took the oath after marrying an Indonesian woman. 47-year-old Vikram Kara was born in Indonesia to an expat couple and 60-year-old …

The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, spoke with Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi, to discuss resuming travel operations between Bali and Japan. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a virtual meeting on Monday (7/12), Koster stated “We have prepared and ensured that all the prevention protocols are implemented in all …

The unemployment in Bali rate has reached 5.6% as 235,200 residents have lost their jobs since the Covid-19 pandemic began ten months ago. The ultimately high unemployment trend caused by the pandemic has surpassed previous records set by incidents like the Bali bombings and eruption of Mount Agung in 2018. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – …

The Government of Indonesia is developing the electric automotive industry in Bali through the use of clean energy and battery-based electric vehicles. The proposal is aligned with Bali’s environmental efforts and hopes to assist in economic recovery from the crisis brought by pandemic.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Along with tourism and …

Upcoming new year’s celebrations will be different for the people of Denpasar and Bali for many reasons. The regional government is urging residents and visitors to celebrate at home to avoid a large surge in Covid-19 cases. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview with Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force on …

Bali is ramping up exports to drive the economy amidst the pandemic. 12 tons of onions worth USD 18,000 (IDR 250 million) have been exported to Singapore.  During an event held in Denpasar on Friday (4/12), The Commodity Trading Supervisor from Trading Ministry, Sidharta Utama, addressed that the transport is part of a series of …

A 30-year-old expat, Volodymyr Baranenko, was found dead inside his home in Permata Residence at 11:20 am on Friday (4/12). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of South Kuta Police Department, AAKP Yusak Agustinus Sooai, mentioned that a witness by the name of Wayan Subagia came forward to authorities. The man …

Maulana Aldi from Banyuwangi, East Java has been arrested for trafficking underage women in Bali. Police began their investigation after receiving a report from parents of the victims on Wednesday (2/12). The victims were identified as two 16-year-old women (initials NKT and NMF). During an interview on Saturday (5/12) The Head of Denpasar Criminal Investigation …