The recent announcement that the Australian government could extend the international travel ban on its citizens until the end of 2021, threatens any hope of a Bali tourism recovery. Australian Government Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg said that international borders would remain closed until at least the end of 2021 in an address last week. “International travel, …
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A police officer in Bali has allegedly scammed a local woman for over $1100 USD (IDR 17 million) for a motorbike that was never received. The officer with initials (GYK) has been sued on Thursday Oct 1st 2020 by a woman named Yulia Angreni after he allegedly scammed her on a motorbike purchase. The incident …
The two police officers who extorted a Japanese tourist in Bali have been sentenced to prison time and a demotion. The officers attended the disciplinary trial on Tuesday Sept 29th 2020. Head of Bali Public Relations Police, Kombes Pol Syamsi stated that the two officers have been punished for the crime. The first officer, Aipda …
A man who was impersonating a police officer has been arrested after allegedly scamming a woman in Denpasar. 41-year-old Eki Sugianto was arrested on September 22nd, 2020 after police received a complaint. The Head of Denpasar Criminal Investigation Bureau, I Dewa Putu Anom Danujaya said that the perpetrator was arrested after receiving a report from …
A tourist from Bangladesh spent almost two months in jail for not having a passport or a stay permit to be in Bali. A 33-year-old, Bangladesh national, Anwar Hossain has been released from the prison and is getting deported after the judge sentenced him with an IDR 5 million ($337 US) fine. Hossain was apprehended …
4400 Social Media users will be invited to Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic for a trip to promote safe tourism on the island. The social media users will promote Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environment (CHSE) based tourism while in Bali in the new campaign. Head of the Bali Tourism Agency I Putu Astawa has said …
The head of the Jembrana, Bali police department took matters into his own hands leading an investigation which led to the arrest of 3 perpetrators attempting to sell a stolen Harley Davidson. The case went viral on social media after a Harley Davidson was stolen on Septemeber 1st, 2020, the head of the Jembrana police …
A 22-year-old woman from the Ukraine was injured in a violent purse snatching in North Kuta. “A Woman from Ukraine had her bag snatched while riding a motorbike alone on her way back to the villa in Kerobokan on Thursday night 22.30 (LT) Sept 17th 2020 In North Kuta”, said North Kuta Head of Criminal …
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 …
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 …
Bali police have handed out their first 23 fines for people that refused to wear masks as the new law went into effect yesterday. The Badung Civil Service Police Unit took to the streets of Bali yesterday to implement the new law set out by Governor Koster. Checkpoints were set up in crowded areas between …
Bali police will hold a disciplinary hearing for two officers who extorted a Japanese tourist. Jembrana Police chief, Ketut Gede Adi Wibawa said Bali provincial police’s internal affairs division is investigating the two officers. “We are waiting for a disciplinary hearing. We can’t just punish them, because we have to go through the procedures,” said …