An American named Heather Lois Mack has been released from Kerobokan Prison after finishing her sentence on Friday (29/10). After being imprisoned since 2014 for murdering her own mother, Heather was finally released from the Kerobokan Prison on Friday morning around 9:00 am, and was immediately transported to the Immigration detention house by Immigration officers. …
Bali
Officials from the Bali provincial government have confirmed that the number of children who are begging on the streets has surged since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) stated that the current economic crisis in Bali has caused huge numbers of families to lose their jobs and …
Officials from Seminyak Village have planned to start collecting security fees from all the businesses that are located in Seminyak. The Head of Seminyak Village, I Wayan Windu confirmed that in accordance with the Decree Number 086/DAS/X/2021 that was issued by Seminyak, Kuta Officials on October 11th, 2021, authorities will start collecting security fees from …
Officials from the Bali Health Agency have announced that the price of PCR tests in all medical laboratories in Bali has been reduced. The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. I Ketut Suarjaya confirmed that in accordance with the Indonesian Minister’s Decree Number HK.02.02/I/3843/2021, the central government has officially reduced PCR test prices in Bali …
Authorities from Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force have planned to invite bars and nightclub owners to a meeting to discuss prevention protocol implementation during their operations. After recently being criticized by the central government about potential prevention protocols violations at multiple Badung area businesses, the head of Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force law enforcement and …
A local man named Rudi Hartono from Jember, East Java has been arrested for breaking into a villa and stealing large amounts of cash. The Head of Badung Public Relations Officer, Iptu Ketut Sudana confirmed that the suspect was arrested after stealing a safety deposit box from a villa that is located on Jalan Raya …
Officials from Jasamarga Toll Road Maintenance (PT. JMRM) and Jasamarga Bali Toll (PT JBT) have started the first maintenance for Bali Mandara Toll Road after 8 years of operation. The Manager Operation Assistant and maintenance of PT JBT, I Putu Gandi Ginantra confirmed that Bali Toll Road maintenance and inspection have just begun to fix …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has stated that any prevention protocol offenders will face deportation as punishment. During a press conference at the Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Koster announced that the Bali provincial government will implement a strict punishment for any international visitors who violate prevention protocols during their vacation on the island. …
An alleged drunk expat was caught driving against the flow of traffic in Denpasar, which caused chaos in traffic on Sunday morning (24/10). A video of an expat who allegedly drove his car under the influence on Jalan Thamrin-Hassanudin, Denpasar went viral on social media and received negative reactions from the Bali community. The incident …
Bali officials have announced that any foreign visitors who violate quarantine policies will face being deported as punishment. The Secretary of the Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Made Rentin confirmed that any international visitors who violate the mandatory quarantine policy as one of their entry requirements will face immediate deportation. “Any offenders of our …
Bali officials have recently stated that construction for utilizing electric trains in Bali is expected to begin by 2023. The Head of Bali Transportation Agency, I Gede Wayan Samsi Gunarta confirmed that infrastructure development to utilize the electric train as a new transportation mode in Bali is expected to begin by 2023. “After successfully operating …
An official from the Indonesian Consumer Association (YLKI) has presumed that there’s mafia involvement in PCR test regulation in Bali. After recently implementing a new travel policy to revise rapid antigen with PCR test document as an entry requirement, the central government received a backlash from both visitors and the Bali tourism sector as the …