The Indonesian Social Minister, Tri Rismaharini (Risma) has confirmed that over USD 31 million (IDR 450 billion) of financial assistance for Bali residents has not yet been distributed. During her visit to support the residents who were affected by the recent earthquake in Bali, Risma had also arranged a meeting with several related Bali provincial …
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Bali during the early hours of Saturday (18/10) which killed 3 people. The Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Ganip Warsito confirmed that an earthquake occurred on Saturday early morning around 4:18am in the eastern and northern area of Bali. Officials reported that 3 people have died and …
A man with initials JMJN from New Zealand has been rushed to the hospital after getting assaulted in Canggu. The Head of the North Kuta Criminal Investigation Bureau, Iptu I Made Purwantara confirmed that a fellow expat with initials YEY (aged 25) was arrested after assaulting JMJN on Saturday evening (16/10) in Canggu, North Kuta. …
A British national named Cyrus has been evacuated from a river in the Tegalalang rice terrace area after slipping from an 8 meter high ravine. The Head of the Tegalalang Police Department, AKP I Ketut Sudita confirmed that Cyrus was rescued after falling to a river while trekking the rice terrace area with his friends …
Officials from the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport have decided to give discounts on landing fees for international airlines. As one of the efforts to revive Bali’s economy, The Director of Angkasa Pura I Ltd, Faik Fahmi decided to grant a stimulus program on its landing fee to attract more national and international airlines to …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has claimed that over 20,000 hotel rooms in Bali have been reserved by international visitors for November 2021. During a press conference at Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on Thursday (14/10), Koster stated that as a response to the recent announcement in regards of the additional countries that are …
The Bali Governor has admitted that the tourism sector has not been benefiting local people on Bali island. Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster recently claimed that the Bali tourism industry has only benefited investors from the outside, rather than contributing to the local economy of the island in general. “The majority of our local people …
Officials from the Bali Tourism Agency have announced that international visitors are allowed to travel outside the three appointed green zone areas in Bali. After recently reopening the international travel corridor for international visitors from 19 countries to revive Bali’s economic crisis, The Head of Bali’s Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa confirmed that visitors who test …
The central government has announced that Bali has officially reopened their international borders for visitors and has expanded the list of eligible countries from 5 to 19 countries. The Maritime and Investment Coordinator Minister, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan confirmed that the central government has decided to start allowing visitors from more countries as one of the …
A 28-year-old man with initial F from Jakarta will potentially face 20 years of imprisonment for drug trafficking in Bali. The Head of the Denpasar Police Department, Kombes Pol Jansen Avitus Panjaitan confirmed that F was arrested along with his friend with initial R (aged 18) who has been working as a surf instructor, for …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has predicted that thousands of international travelers will start coming in November 2021. Despite reopening its border for international visitors by October 14th 2021, Koster admitted that the international terminal at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport hasn’t received any arrival schedules from international flights. “We haven’t seen any international arrivals for …
Officials from the Badung Military have distributed financial aid to thousands of local vendors in Badung and Denpasar. The Commander of the Badung Military Department 1611, Colonel Inf. I Made Alit Yudana confirmed that a total of 5,000 local vendors in Badung and Denpasar have received cash assistance that was provided by the government on …