The majority of HIV/AIDS patients in Bali skipped their medication and treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing an increase in the HIV fatality rate. During the visit to the Secretary of Independent Journalist Alliance in Denpasar on Monday (4/4), the Head of Bali AIDS Countermeasure Commission Through Media Program, Yuni Ambara, confirmed that most patients …
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A village official of Dusun Tigaron Kangin in Kubu, Karangasem has been arrested for drug trafficking in his village. The Head of Karangasem Village Empowerment Office, I Gede Kaneka Setiawan, confirmed that the suspect, identified as I Putu Eri Ariawan, has been arrested for drug trafficking in Bali. He even sold drugs to his own …
An official from the Buleleng Health Agency has confirmed that thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses in Buleleng have passed their expiry date. The Head of Buleleng Health Agency, Dr. Sucipto, confirmed that over 2,200 Covid-19 vaccine doses in Buleleng expired on March 31. “2,200 doses of Covid vaccine from AstraZeneca passed their expiry date and …
A 24-year-old man named Dominggus Mau from Belu, East Nusa Tenggara has been arrested for breaking into the villa of an expat in Seminyak. The Head of the Kuta Police Department, Kompol Orpa SM Takalapeta, confirmed that the suspect was arrested after breaking into a villa in Jalan Kayu Aya Gg Nyuh Gading Number 7, …
The South Denpasar Police Department has launched an operation to ensure the implementation of prevention protocols in Sanur. The Head of the South Denpasar Police Department, Kompol I Gede Sudyatmaja, confirmed that an operation was conducted to inspect the implementation of prevention protocols in Sanur. As the number of domestic and international visitors began to …
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster plans to close all landfills on the island before the G-20 event this year. During a meeting with Bali Senators on Thursday (31/3), Koster confirmed that he plans to close all landfills across the island, including the biggest one in Suwung, Denpasar in 2022. “I will close down all landfills …
A 31-year-old Frenchman named Rayan Jawad Henri Bitar has been deported from Bali after serving his imprisonment in Bali prison. The Head of the Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry, Jamaruli Manihuruk, confirmed that they decided to deport the suspect even though he had finished serving his prison sentence for committing several violations during his …
A 33-year-old man named Supanta from Banten was mobbed and arrested for attempting to steal a motorbike in Seminyak. The Head of the Kuta Police Department, Kompol Orpa SM Takalapeta, confirmed that the suspect was arrested after getting mobbed by villagers for attempting to steal a motorbike in Jalan Kunti, Seminyak on Sunday afternoon. “Thankfully, …
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has claimed that Bali has entered an endemic phase as Covid-19 cases significantly drop. During a meeting with Bali Senators on Thursday (31/3), Koster was optimistic that Bali would soon enter an endemic phase as Covid-19 cases have significantly gone down. “Although the WHO is the only organization that is …
Turkish Airlines has officially landed a flight at the international terminal of Bali Ngurah Rai Airport for the first time since 2020. The President of Angkasa Pura I, Faik Fahmi, confirmed that Turkish Airlines has resumed the Istanbul – Bali route and has landed its first flight at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport on Tuesday evening …
An official from a non-profit organization called Lisa Helpline has confirmed that over 1,000 people from Bali suffered from depression in 2021. An official from Lisa Helpline Bali, Dr. I Gusti Rai Wiguna, confirmed that throughout 2021, 1,085 people called the Helpline and asked for assistance in dealing with their depression. “1,085 people called Lisa …
A Covid-19 vaccine booster has become a requirement for students in Klungkung who want to join in-person classes. The Head of Klungkung Education Agency, I Ketut Sujana, confirmed that students in Klungkung are required to receive the Covid-19 vaccine booster before attending classes. The in-person learning program will begin on April 2022. Sujana explained that …