Bali Governor Wayan Koster said three areas in Bali have been appointed as green zones for international tourists: Ubud, Nusa Dua, and Sanur.  Backed by the Health Ministry and Tourism Ministry, Governor Koster announced the designated green zones in reference to reopening plans for international borders.  He said that the program aims to provide safety …

Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has issued a new regulation to enforce prevention protocols to Bali residents, including expats who are residing on the island during the pandemic. Governor Koster said expats violating policies will first receive a higher fine and second-time offenders will be “immediately deported”. “The new Governor’s Policy Number 10 Year 2021 …

Ubud is planning to welcome visitors by reopening four subdistricts and villages under certain conditions. First, Gianyar requires at least 32,000 residents to be vaccinated, and second, visitors must test upon arrival.  Gianyar Regional Secretary, Made Gede Wisnu Jaya plans to implement the mandatory Covid-19 testing in Ubud once the international travel corridor reopens. Wisnu …

Tabanan COVID-19 Task Handling Force shut down a local grocery shop for failing to adhere to health and safety protocols. The shop did not contain a hand wash station, additionally, a dozen locals were in the store without wearing face masks.  The Head of Tabanan Public Civil Service, I Wayan Sarba said the inspection was …

A local woman named Atik has lost the money in her bank account after strangely being hypnotized by strangers on the street in Tabanan. She doesn’t remember much except a group of people leading her to the atm to drain her account. The woman who lives in Banjar Taman Suradadi, Kediri Tabanan said that the …

Authorities from Law and Human Rights Ministry plan to relocate inmates from the overcrowded Kerobokan prison to a new building. The current prison had exceeded its capacity by 5 times. The Head of Correctional Division from Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry, Suprapto said that the relocation plan was initiated to improve the quality of …

A 17-year-old teenager (initials MHA) from Pamekasan, Madura has passed away from a motorbike accident on Jalan Pulau Saelus, Denpasar. Upon investigations, officers conclude that the victim was speeding, causing him to crash. Police urge Bali residents to be careful and follow traffic laws to avoid tragic incidents such as this one. The incident occurred …

A 23-year-old police officer named Bripda Pande MRMK has been arrested by officers from Tabanan Police Department for stealing jewelry on Sunday (7/3). Although he managed to escape due to his knowledge of the police cell, he was again captured and is now being detained. The Head of Tabanan Criminal Investigation Bureau, AKP Aji Yoga …

Australian national, Andrew Irvine Barnes (51) was released after his recent arrest for advertising a “Tantric Orgasm Retreat” on social media. As The Bali Sun previously reported, Barnes was detained by Bali Immigration and Police for his Tantric Orgasm Retreat that he promoted on social media with tickets being sold at USD $500 (IDR 7.1 million). …

Following the emergence of new, highly transmissible variants of COVID-19 overseas, Bali authorities have increased screening and safety measures at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Primarily, airport authorities are executing strenuous health protocols in every corner of the airport area. The Stakeholder Relations Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport, Taufan Yudhistira noted that as the main gateway …

Bali Police opposed court conduct regarding the sentencing of foreigners accused of drug possession, stating that they were too lenient.  The Head of Denpasar Police Department, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Pandjaitan protested the panel of judges for light verdicts recently given to expats in relation to narcotics cases. That statement was directed to the Denpasar …

Badung Education Agency has strictly warned six schools that were caught facilitating in-person learning during partial lockdown currently in place. The government recently postponed the resumption of in-person classes due to the pandemic, ordering schools in Bali to continue teaching virtually. The majority of the six schools caught violating the order were international schools, with …