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 …

As plans to reopen the border arise, the Government of Indonesia has outlined new entry protocols and screening measures for international travelers. During an official visit in Tokyo on Friday (5/12), The Coordinator of Maritime and Investment Minister, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed that he does not want to rush the reopening process without first ensuring …

Slovakian Ambassador Jaroslav Chlebo visited The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, at his Governor’s Office in Jaya Sabha in Denpasar on Friday (4/12). The meeting was held to discuss the clean energy initiative in Bali. During the meeting, Jaroslav addressed his appreciation for Bali’s environmental initiatives, specifically the Governor’s Regulation Number 45 Year 2019 …

After extensive shutdowns, movie theaters in Denpasar are planning to reopen for business. During an interview on Friday (4/12), Denpasar Regional Secretary, I Made Toya, confirmed reviewing application letters from movie theaters outlining required protocols they plan to implement before operating. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) In response to the application, Toya …

The Immigration Office of Denpasar has deported a 39-year-old Ukranian woman, Tetyana Vecherkova, along with her daughter after a month long investigation. The foreigners were sent home by The Denpasar Immigration Office Class I via Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Thursday (3/12) at 9:30 pm.  Bali Law and Human Rights Public Relation Officer, …

37-year-old Canadian, David Smith, is undergoing a virtual trial for damage of personal property. The claim was brought to courts by none other than the defendant’s girlfriend, Naila Rahmani. Rahmahi accuses the defendant of damaging her personal belongings, specifically a tablet and a cellphone. According to Rahmani, the incident occurred at midnight on the 10th …

The Head of Indonesian Consultative Assembly (MPR), Bambang Soesatyo, met with Italian Ambassador, Benedetto Latteri, to discuss plans to build a Formula1 (F1) race circuit in Bali. According to Soesatyo’s analysis, Bali is a promising location for the next F1 Circuit as the island is known as a top tourist destination. From an economic stance, …