In preparing for the influx of tourists expected to enter Bali for the year-end holiday, the Central Government has issued new regulations for domestic travelers upon entry. Effective December 18, all arrivals at Nurah Rai International Airport must provide a negative PCR test result taken no longer than two days prior to departure. (Image: ©The …

As a result of the rising Covid-19 cases, the Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, has issued a decree forbidding new year’s eve celebrations in the province. Strict safety measures are in effect across Bali, and anyone defying government orders will be penalized. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The decree was initiated …

A video of a Russian couple plunging into the sea on a motorbike has surfaced on social media. The video, originally posted on instagram by social media influencers Sergey Kosenko and Alina Oshutinskaya, has recently gone viral. Along with the views came police attention, and criticism from activists who label the behavior as potentially harmful …

A fugitive of 18 years and prominent leader of Southeast Asian militant extremist Islamist rebel group, Aris Sumarsono (Zulkarnaen) has been arrested in connection with the Bali Bombing I incident of 2002. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Public Relation Division Police Department, Irjen Argo Yuwono, confirmed that the arrest …

Activity within the tourism sector of Bali has not shown significant signs of growth since the Covid-19 pandemic began more than nine months ago. In an effort to stimulate progress, the Badung Regency has gotten creative in event planning.  Badung authorities have designed a drive-in event for residents to attend while in their cars. A …

A 38-year-old trans woman, Jimi Wibowo (Maria) from Cirebon, West Java has been arrested on Saturday evening (12/12) for damaging a car belonging to her expat friend.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The trans woman was allegedly upset with her expat friend, and damaged his car on Jalan Raya Seminyak Gang Ratu, …

The Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has inspected the Ngurah Rai Airport to ensure prevention protocols are in place before receiving an influx of visitors this holiday season. He believes that Bali will still be the number one tourist destination for Indonesians even during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  At this time only Indonesian citizens, diplomatic …

Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has officially announced that the Sanur Port construction has began. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday (12/12). The project aims to provide easier access for people to access the on water boats and link Sanur with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …

Bali Search and Rescue team is looking for a man who disappeared in Gili Tapekong waters on Saturday (12/12). The 26-year-old man from Jimbaran, Surya, had gone missing while scuba diving with his research team during an underwater project. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Prior to the incident, Surya and his team …

A woman decided to chase and fight two men who snatched her phone while riding a motorbike in Gianyar. The incident occurred as the victim was riding her motorbike solo in Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh Gianyar on Thursday night (11/12). Two unidentified men suddenly approached, also on a motorbike, and snatched her cell phone from the …

A 23-year-old woman was robbed by two unidentified men on a motorbike on Sunset Road. The incident occurred as the victim was getting dropped backed to her hotel in Kuta by a Grab motorbike, after attending a party at Shishi Bali, Jalan Petitenget Seminyak on Thursday night (10/12). Illustration (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …

As per the new immigration regulations implemented in Indonesia, authorities continue to limit the number of the arrivals into the country due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Now, after much anticipation and months of ceased international operations, the Indonesian Government is allowing seven national airports to resume international flights. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …