The surge in active COVID-19 cases in Jembrana has maximised isolation capacity in the region. Every clinic and hospital in Jembrana is currently at full occupancy, leaving dozens of patients no choice but to self-isolate at home.   (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The problem with at-home isolation is that there is no …

President Joko Widodo officially received the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia this morning (13/1) at the National Palace. Following the President, many other government officials took the injection the same day.  The vaccination process consists of four stages of medical examinations and registration:  1. Registration and data verification 2. Blood pressure test 3. …

The first stage of the vaccination in Bali will be focused on government officials across the region. The process is set to begin this Friday (15/1), however, the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Denpasar do not qualify for vaccination. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Head of Denpasar Public Relation, Dewa Gede …

A construction project proposed by Badung Regency has been approved by the Indonesian Finance Ministry. The project includes the development of an outer ring road and limestone tunnel in South Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) A meeting held by the Badung Regional Secretary on Monday (11/1) was attended by the Badung …

An Australian national living in Bali was found dead after surfing on Suluban Beach in South Kuta Monday morning (11/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Head of Denpasar Public Relation Police Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi, explained that the 40-year-old foreigner, Taras Mulik from Perth, Australia was found dead on Monday …

The temporary closure of international flights to Indonesia has been extended to January 28/21. President Joko Widodo made the call in efforts to control virus transmission into the country. Additional measures, such as partial lockdowns in Bali and Java, are aligned in the same time frame.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The …

As Bali Governor extends the testing upon entry requirement, initially set to end on Jan 8/21, he has additionally revised the decree. Logistics carrier crews will no longer have access to free rapid antigen testing at Gilimanuk Port. Like everyone else, they too must provide proof of documentation prior, or pay to use the facility …

A fatal accident involving two motorcycles on the intersection of Jalan Mahendradata and Jalan Soputan, Denpasar occurred early Sunday morning (10/1). (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The collision occurred at 2:00am, resulting in the instant loss of 22-year-old Kadek Agus, and injuries to a 16-year-old (initials BP) who maintained consciousness as he …

The Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry allotted a combined grant of USD264,285 (IDR3.7 billion) to 120 hotels and restaurants in Klungkung District. Out of which, 40 have declined the government aid stating it’s simply not enough.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) 91 hotels and 29 restaurants were qualified by the central …

Social media influencer, Melda Rosita, sued her photographer for sharing explicit footage of her during her vacation in Nusa Penida. Rosita filed a report to the Bali Police Department after video footage of her partially nude surfaced online.  The incident occurred as the photographer was taking photos of the influencer, when her dress slipped exposing …

A Bali native and Sriwijaya Air flight attendant, Mia Zet Setiani Wadu, was on board flight SJY-182 as it lost contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) four minutes after takeoff from Jakarta on Saturday (9/1). The flight was delayed due to weather conditions as it departed from Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 2:36pm with 43 adult passengers, …

Badung Regent, Nyoman Giri Prasta, has announced that he will distribute cash assistance to every household in Badung during the upcoming partial lockdown. As many local businesses will be heavily impacted by new restrictions, the regency hopes the program will lighten the burden. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The partial lockdown is …