The Badung Regency will provide free internet connection across the main tourist beaches in Semiyak, Legian and Kuta. During an interview on Friday (27/11) the Head of Badung Communication and Informatics Agency (IGN), Jaya Saputra, confirmed the installation of wifi networks at popular beaches in Badung.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) He explained …

The governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, says the island is well prepared and equipped to receive international tourists again. The Governor praised villages in Bali for their effectiveness in facing Covid-19. Koster acknowledged that traditional village security and their implementation of strict customary regulations for their resident has helped control the spread of the …

Nusa Dua is currently preparing to become a pandemic-free zone which would provide a safe zone for visitors. The southern Bali peninsula is implementing strict protocols for staff and visitors to eliminate risks at the resorts. Nusa Dua has decided to try and exceed common protocols outlined by the Covid-19 Handling Task Force. The region …

As Bali focuses on developing its medical tourism industry, Japan is helping to support a new project on the island. The project is also aimed at Indonesian nationals who have been going abroad for medical treatments.   The Indonesian State Owned Enterprises Minister, Erick Tohir said that the Central Government has 49 acres of land in …

Ovolo Hotels successfully operates hotel chains across Australia and Hongkong. The company now presents The Mamaka Hotel with Street 32 Cocktail Bar & Eatery in Bali.  The new hotel and restaurant are now open at a prime location by Kuta Beach Mamaka is a beach-front urban resort for modern travelers, food enthusiasts and social-surfers alike, …

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. …