Kafe 8146 in Mas Village Ubud has been closed down by officers after hosting a party without following legally required health protocols. The Head of Gianyar Civil Service Unit, Made Watha ordered shut down of the cafe after cafe owners violated government regulations by facilitating a massive crowd on Saturday evening (19/12). The crowd was …
A 47-year-old man named Maidi Maheni from Algeria has been arrested by police after stealing a cellphone at La Favela Bar in Seminyak. The incident occurred at 2:30am on Saturday as domestic tourist from Jakarta, Rachmat Winna Tripurna, was at a party with five friends at La Favela. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
The recently issued decree, requiring domestic tourists to present a negative COVID-19 test results upon arrival in Bali, has affected a number of tourist attractions including Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Previously, thousands of tourists canceled their hotel reservations in Gianyar, Badung and Karangasem, with Tabanan most recently …
A 23-year-old man named Oki Santoni and a 24-year-old man named Denny Hidayat from Mataam, Lombok attended a virtual trial on Thursday (17/12) after being arrested for selling fake rapid test documents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The suspects were arrested by police after issuing illegitimate rapid test documents with non-reactive results …
With the new entry regulation for domestic visitors officially in effect, Bali authorities have actively increased border security and screening protocols. With the holiday season upon us, many visitors have started to arrive into Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) According to the governor’s recently issued decree number 2021 year 2020, each …
The ripple effect of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shrivel Bali’s economy resulting in mass unemployment and poverty. Tabanan is currently one of the most impacted districts on the island. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) According to data from Tabanan Social Agency, 48,000 people are currently in poverty. The number continues to …
A 21-year-old woman working as a prostitute (initials MIS) has filed a police report after being sexually assaulted by an on-duty police officer. She was accompanied by her lawyer at Bali Police Department on Friday (18/12). The woman’s lawyer, Charlie Usfunan explained that his client previously worked at a hotel in Badung District and became …
Four units of the Jannata Resort and Spa in Keliki Village, Tegalalang Ubud have been damaged by the collapse of a large tree at 10:30am on Wednesday (16/12). Locals have often witnessed the occurrence of such incidents during rainy season in Ubud. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The tree, 1.3 meters in …
After its adverse effect on the tourism and hospitality sector, the provincial government of Bali has decided to revise the recently issued regulation on entry requirements for domestic visitors this holiday season. The regulation initially required all domestic air arrivals to provide a negative result PCR test taken no longer than two days before departure. …
The provincial government of Bali is working with the central government in preparation of reopening the island’s borders for international tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a press conference at the Bali Communication and Statistics Agency Office on Thursday (17/12), Bali Regional Secretary, Dewa Made Indra, confirmed that the central government …
Following the new government regulation on domestic entry requirements, hospitality and tourism in Bali is facing a heavy decline in bookings. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) announced that USD $22.4 million (IDR 317 billion) have since been refunded for trip cancelations from domestic tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The …
After an eight month long closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, three movie theaters in Bali have reopened to the public under new health and safety protocols. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview, the manager of Cinema Cinepolis Lippo Mall Kuta, I Nyoman Ari Satria Wiweka, confirmed that after fulfilling …