A 31-year-old woman, Kadek Redi Areni, lost USD $6,656 (IDR 94 million) of her employer’s money while riding a motorbike on Jalan Raya Denpasar – Singaraja, Baturiti on Saturday (19/12). The Head of Baturiti Police Department, AKP Fachmi Hamdani, confirmed that Areni had lost a large amount of money that belonged to her employer, Manohara …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has announced that once Covid-19 vaccines are readily available, they will be distributed to all Indonesian citizens for free. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a press conference on The Official President Secretary Youtube Channel on Wednesday (16/12), President Widodo announced that after measuring the nation’s financial capabilities, …
A fugitive of 18 years and prominent leader of Southeast Asian militant extremist Islamist rebel group, Aris Sumarsono (Zulkarnaen) has been arrested in connection with the Bali Bombing I incident of 2002. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Public Relation Division Police Department, Irjen Argo Yuwono, confirmed that the arrest …
Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has officially announced that the Sanur Port construction has began. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday (12/12). The project aims to provide easier access for people to access the on water boats and link Sanur with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
A robbery took place at a villa in Sayan Village, Ubud on Tuesday afternoon after the occupants left their home. Police are perplexed as to how the robbery occurred in broad daylight and an investigation is ongoing. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Banjar Sayan Village, I Made Dwi Prayoga …
Bali is ramping up exports to drive the economy amidst the pandemic. 12 tons of onions worth USD 18,000 (IDR 250 million) have been exported to Singapore. During an event held in Denpasar on Friday (4/12), The Commodity Trading Supervisor from Trading Ministry, Sidharta Utama, addressed that the transport is part of a series of …
Maulana Aldi from Banyuwangi, East Java has been arrested for trafficking underage women in Bali. Police began their investigation after receiving a report from parents of the victims on Wednesday (2/12). The victims were identified as two 16-year-old women (initials NKT and NMF). During an interview on Saturday (5/12) The Head of Denpasar Criminal Investigation …
37-year-old Canadian, David Smith, is undergoing a virtual trial for damage of personal property. The claim was brought to courts by none other than the defendant’s girlfriend, Naila Rahmani. Rahmahi accuses the defendant of damaging her personal belongings, specifically a tablet and a cellphone. According to Rahmani, the incident occurred at midnight on the 10th …