Domestic Tourism through the Gilimanuk Port in West Bali has shown a significant decline year-over-year. Undeniably, newly instated entry regulations and PCR test requirements play a key role in the mass decline this holiday season. According to statistics from Gilimanuk Port officials, tourist activity at the port has staggered 55% since the same time in …

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, invited Bali’s tourism business owners and stakeholders to discuss the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to strategize plans going forward. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “I want to hear from tourism businesses and stakeholders about the obstacles faced during …

Klungkung Traffic Police have confiscated 68 illegally customized motorcycles with aftermarket exhaust pipes causing excessive noise and disturbance while violating traffic laws. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The operation was initiated early November in Klungkung after continuous reports were filed by residents about loud noise produced by motorcycles with customized exhaust units. …

The Central Government of Indonesia has ordered the temporary closure of all foreign flights scheduled to arrive between January 1-14 2021.  The decision was made following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19 which has spread to several countries.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Since the new variant of the virus …

Governor Wayan Koster recently met with Indonesia’s newly appointed Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, to discuss the future of tourism in Bali. The Governor voiced his vision to expand marine tourism on the island to stimulate the industry while offering tourists a larger variety of activities during vacations.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …

A family of three was traveling on motorbike in Jalan Ratulangi Singaraja, Buleleng District when a large tree collapsed directly on them. The victims were rushed to Buleleng Public Hospital, unconscious and injured by the unpredictable incident. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The accident occurred at 10:22pm on Friday (25/12) as a …

The Regency of Klungkung plans to develop roads in Nusa Penida to accommodate the influx of tourists. The island’s lack of transport infrastructure and poor road conditions have been brought to government attention for causing heavy traffic and motor accidents. For the past two years, Nusa Penida in Klungkung has been one of the most …

President Joko Widodo has recently appointed a new Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno – previous Vice Governor of Jakarta, to stimulate the tourism industry in Indonesia.  As Indonesia’s prime tourist destination, Uno made a trip to Bali to analyze and discuss the reopening of the island to international tourism. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …

The Head of Denpasar Department of Agriculture, I Gede Ambara Putra (56), died on Friday (25/12) after testing positive with Covid-19. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Previously, another Denpasar government official, the Head of City Inspectorate, I.B. Sidharta had also died from Covid-19 related causes. Gede Ambara has become the second victim …

A fatal collision resulted in the death of a Badung woman while causing severe injuries to her husband. The impact occurred on a busy road as a parked car door suddenly flung open as the couple on motorbike approached, resulting in a severe crash. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Tabanan …

The Covid-19 Handling Task Force in Bali has announced that virus transmission in Bali is on the rise, with a one day total of 112 new cases on Friday Dec 25th 2020. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Bali Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Dewa Made Indra, admitted that the influx …

The regional government has partnered with the Communication and Informatics Agency (Kominfo) to enable free WiFi connectivity to 55 villages in Badung District. The new program is a government effort to support small businesses and education in the region.  (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Kominfo has sponsored the ‘WiFi Corner’, which grants …