The Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi is planning to open travel corridors for international visitors from China and Singapore. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a virtual National Coordination Meeting For Economic Recovery on Thursday Nov 26th 2020, Budi Karya mentioned that Indonesia should consider reopening the border, especially for the …

The state of the Bali’s hospitality industry is far from normal since the hit of Covid-19. The Island’s Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) said the industry displayed significant growth last holiday season in October, unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this time around. Cok Ace identifies that many hotels in Bali are …

The Government of Bali plans to regulate a new standard operating procedure for building and construction using an ecological energy source. Starting 2021, buildings, houses, restaurants, supermarkets and hotels will utilize environmentally-sound electricity. (Image: Fivelements Retreat) The official launch event for Electric Public Transportation Battery Exchange Station (SPBKLU) with National Electricity Company, Solar Power Generator …

Covid-19 cases in Jembrana have surged in the last few days from family and workplace gatherings. The number of cases reached 589 as 38 new cases were confirmed on Sunday Nov 22nd 2020. In relation to the cases, 155 close-contact individuals were swab-tested, resulting in 41 more cases the following day.  The Spokesman of Jembrana …

The Government of Denpasar has dedicated special lanes for bicycles to encourage people to exercise more during Covid-19 Pandemic and help reduce air pollution.  The Head of Denpasar Transportation Agency, I Ketut Sriawan says the new bicycle lane is integrated with public transportation lanes such as Trans Metro Dewata Bus. Ketut hopes that people enjoy …

Denpasar Immigration Officers have deported 3 men from Nigeria and 1 man from Cote d’Ivoire for violating Indonesian Immigration Laws. In an interview on Wednesday Nov 25th 2020 with The Head Of Public Relations for Bali Bureaucratic Reform, I Putu Surya Dharma confirmed that the Immigration Officers had detained a 30-year-old man from Nigeria with …

Grab Indonesia has committed to helping the environment in Bali by launching Electric Based Vehicles (KBL) in Bali. As one of the biggest and most-used applications in South East Asia, Grab decided to establish a commitment to operate eco-friendly vehicles in Bali to support the Governor’s long-term vision for better air quality on the island. …

Fivelements Retreat Bali, owned by Evolution Wellness, is a professional organization specializing in providing the best possible resort experience for the fitness and wellness of their clients. During an event that was held at Fivelements Retreat Bali on Tuesday November 24th 2020, Fivelements’ management team highlighted everything that people may need to know about how …

A creative entrepreneur has transformed a public pool into a fishing pond to avoid bankruptcy during the pandemic.  The tourism industry is not the only industry of Bali affected by the Covid19 pandemic. A Sport Center facility was one of the recent sectors dramatically struck by the pandemic. As one of the more popular sport …

The Vice Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) and Bali Tourism Board, met with China’s Consulate General for Bali, Zhu Xinglong, in a virtual meeting to discuss plans to reopen a travel corridor between the China and Bali. Both governments are hoping the a travel corridor can be set up by …

The Civil Service Police Unit has ordered local Bali fruit vendors to cease roadside operations on Jalan Dharmagiri, which is located in the vicinity of Bitra Fresh Market. Three shops have been shut down after concerned civilians notified authorities that roadside shops were disrupting pedestrians. The Head of Gianyar Civil Service Police, Made Watha, upheld …

A monkey that escaped from a cage in Batubulan, Bali last year has continued to cause problems for residents living in the area. According to information from the Head of Banjar Kenanga Residents, I Wayan Suparta and the Head of Buda Ireng Residents, Nyoman Subawa,the monkey has been terrorizing the two communities for almost a …