Construction will start in 2021 on a new Bali toll Road from Gillimanuk to Denpasar, Governor Koster has announced. The central Government is planning to build another toll road in Bali through Ministry Of Public Works. It’s in line with President Joko Widodo’s vision for Indonesia development by building quality transportation infrastructure. The toll road …
The Bali Governor has said that he wants to close all tourist attractions again after a surge of COVID-19 cases on the island. “We’ve been observing over the last few weeks that the local transmission is spiking and the mortality rate from Covid-19 is increasing. I’m considering closing all tourist attractions like I did previously,” …
An 18-year-old man is missing after his boat capsized when it collided with another vessel. Two fishermen capsized their boat after getting in collision with a fishing boat on Tuesday morning Sept 15th 2020. The accident happened in Perancak Coastal Waters, Jembrana District. “A 25-year-old man, named I Made Lugra Mahardika survived the crash, but …
More reports are surfacing over Bali’s struggling health care system as COVID-19 cases surge across the island. South Denpasar Public Health Service IV on Jalan Pulau Moyo, Pedungan, Denpasar has shut down their Inpatient and Outpatient services after 6 medical workers tested positive for COVID-19 and another 40 have been put into isolation. Despite the …
Bali has locked down three large outdoor public areas after a spike in COVID-19 cases across the island. Durning a Press Conference on Sunday, Sept 13th 2020, Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force Spokesman, I Dewa Gede Rai said that order to minimize the spread of Covid-19 in Denpasar, the Mayor has shut down several public …
Tripadvisor has announced that Bali has won the Top Traveler’s Choice Destination In Asia and is ranked number 4 in the world. Tripadvisor made the announcement after comparing the reviews from the 25 most rated tourists destination in 2019. Tripadvisor Brand Ambassador Vice President, Neela Pal said that the list was compiled to help travelers …
13 million tourism workers are unemployed in Indonesia due to the pandemic according to Chief of Presidential Staff, Moeldoko. The number is officially the largest in history surpassing and crisis Indonesia has faced in the past. Hotels, villas, cafes, restaurant are suffering across the country and have shut down since they don’t have enough clients …
7000 tourists and expats have chosed to remain in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of tourists and expats are contributing a large amount of money to the island’s battered tourism sector as they support their favorite restaurants, bars, spas and drivers. Some have taken it a step further and started charities to help …
Grab is hoping to reduce the impact that motor vehicles have on the environment in Bali by offering ‘Grab Wheels’. Bali City Manager Grab Indonesia, Kresno Wibowo along with General Director of Land Transportation, Budi Setiadi were trying Grab Wheels during launching event of Trans Metro Dewata Bus on Monday, Sept 7 2020. Kresno hopes …
Bali now has the highest number of COVID-19 red zone cities in Indonesia. Red zone cities are areas with the highest COVID-19 transmission. According to the Indonesian government, there are 70 cities in Indonesia that are considered ‘red zone’. Bali has increased to a total of 8 red zone cities which is now the highest …
The Bali Governor has said that the fines for not wearing a mask came from the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The announcement came after 3 districts in Bali have stopped enforcing fines. Governor Koster said he will continue to implement and enforce the new fines in Bali and that he was instructed directly from …
Two men have been arrested in Bali after a late night break-in resulted in a phone and motorbike being stolen. Denpasar Police Officers have arrested a 32-year-old and a 21-year-old man after they were caught robbing a house on Jalan Pulau Roon Number 15, Denpasar, early Friday morning (June 26th 2020) at 03.30 LT. Head …