Indonesia’s tourism sector is expected to incur losses to the tune of US$500 million (Rp6.9 trillion) in monthly earning over the coronavirus outbreak, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated. “According to the Bank Indonesia (the central bank), the tourism sector will lose US$500 million per month in earnings,” Pandjaitan remarked …

A Mexican tourist that was heavily intoxicated threw himself in front of a speeding car in Denpasar on Tuesday night.  Residents witnessed the victim Jorge Alejandro walking alone when he suddenly jumped in front of a speeding car. He was thrown into the air and landed hard on the concrete.  Head of Denpasar police Dewa …

Two Thai women convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into Bali have escaped a possible death sentence on the Indonesian holiday island after a court sentenced them to 16 years in jail. The district court in Bali’s capital Denpasar said Kasarin Khamkhao and Sanicha Maneetes — a janitor and an operator of a motorcycle rental shop in …

The Indonesian government has reportedly allocated IDR72 billion (US$5.2 million) for influencers, as part of an incentive program to boost the country’s tourism industry amid the international coronavirus outbreak that is increasingly fueling fears of a global pandemic. Yes, you read that right, folks. We can’t turn down the power of influencers even amid a …

Two men were severely beaten for allegedly driving with a very loud muffler in Denpasar.  21-year old Ahmad Shidik Pratama and 29-year-old Rahman Yanuar Risky were driving their motorcycle in Denpasar when three men allegedly stopped them and assaulted them because of the loud exhaust.  One of the victims was rushed to hospital after suffering …

The Australian government has updated the official travel advisory for Indonesia after two confirmed cases of the Coronavirus were announced Monday.  The warning reads: “The Indonesian Government has confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Indonesia. Australians should note the global situation with COVID-19 is changing very quickly. Read our bulletin on COVID-19 for advice on measures …

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Bali Governor Wayan Koster said earlier today that he has delayed the permit to grant entry for hundreds aboard a Norwegian-flagged cruise ship, the Viking Sun, which is reportedly scheduled to dock at Benoa harbor this coming Sunday. The Viking Sun and its passengers were rejected entry by the East Java provincial government due to …

Bali police are hunting for a suspect that disposed the carcass of a dead pig into the river near the villages of Bakas and Getakan in Klungkung. The Regency Government, through the Klungkung Agriculture Office, said that a foul-smelling pig carcass that was thrown in the river was deliberately discarded by unscrupulous residents. “Yes, I …

To many Singaporeans, Bali brings to mind beautiful beaches, resorts nestled in padi fields and streets lined with hipster cafes. But for Desmond Tan, the popular holiday destination now holds another memory for him: It was where he recently got robbed. The Mediacorp actor flew to the island on Mar 4 (Wed) to attend a …

An explosion with a cloud of smoke occurred at Kraken Steampunk Live Entertainment Bar & Resto In Kuta  causing residents to panic on Sunday. A few minutes later, the building caught fire.  Security Guard I Wayan Nuada said, while cleaning in the area in front of Kraken Steampunk, the sound of explosion was very loud …

Charlotte Crosby has been accused of mocking coronavirus fears by wearing a ‘Bali b****es’ face mask at a hen party.  The former Geordie Shore star, 29, was throwing a surprise party for her friend at The Palm in Sunderland and supplied all the guests with personalised face masks ahead of their trip to Bali.  Even though there aren’t any …