As the adverse effects of the pandemic continue to damage the tourism industry of Bali, several hotels have declared bankruptcy after being unable to repay their debts.
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A gas station located on Jalan Raya Pelabuhan Benoa in Denpasar has been robbed by a weaponized perpetrator on Thursday evening (28/1). According to CCTV footage, the incident occurred as the suspect approached the location on a motorbike without a license plate just before 8pm. As employee Ni Putu Maharani (23) finished loading his fuel …
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The adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled the tourism sector of Bali, increased unemployment rates, and caused a partial lockdown devastating local businesses. The government of Denpasar has stepped in to provide some form of relief to its residents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The Denpasar municipal government plans to …
Animal rights supporters are searching for a local man after he advertised dog meat on an online marketplace in Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The online community was shocked as a local vendor, Jevan Willa, attempted to sell dog meat online. Willa advertised dog meat for purchase at USD3.5 (IDR50,000). Meanwhile, …
Sukawati Polic arrested Risqi Andika Putra (28) from Jember, East Java on Sunday (17/1) for theft of a mobile phone belonging to a police officer. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) Putra was arrested after stealing a cellphone belonging to K9 Unit Officer, I Ketut Artayasa (40), who is currently serving for the …
A local from Jembrana, Wayan Sudana (53) is currently under trial facing a sentence of 1 year imprisonment after he purchased a baby deer, a protected animal in Indonesia, with intentions to resell for profit. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) During the hearing on Thursday (14/1), Sudana admitted to purchasing the deer …
The Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry allotted a combined grant of USD264,285 (IDR3.7 billion) to 120 hotels and restaurants in Klungkung District. Out of which, 40 have declined the government aid stating it’s simply not enough. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) 91 hotels and 29 restaurants were qualified by the central …
Private jet rentals in Bali continue to increase into next month despite the partial lockdown set to be implemented from January 11th to 25th. The Director of Indojet Sarana Aviasi, Stefanus explained that the bookings of private jet rentals have not been affected by the upcoming partial lockdown in Bali and Java island. (Image: ©The …
As the second supply of Sinovac vaccines arrive in Bali, the government decided that journalists will be amongst the first to get vaccinated after healthcare workers. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said that journalists will be prioritized as their job requires mostly field work and travel. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) He explained …
Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno, plans to vaccinate 70% of Bali’s population in preparation of reopening for international tourism. As the rollout of vaccines has begun, the government intends to accelerate the process. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The travel bubble constitutes two or more adjacent countries facilitating tourism access aligned by …
A virologist and university professor, I Gusti Ngurah Kade Mahardika, urged the provincial government to expedite the rollout of vaccines in Bali to mitigate the crisis in the province. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview on Thursday (31/12), Professor Mahardika explained that the most effective method in combating the virus …
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 …