Karangasem Police Department arrested two Russian nationals who are suspected of falsifying the results of the COVID-19 PCR test document to gain entry into Bali from Lombok island. The Head of Karangasem Police Department, AKBP Ni Nyoman Suartini said that officers decided to detain the suspects as they attempted to gain entry through Padangbai Port …
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Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is optimistic about the vaccination program in Bali to spark growth and progress in the economy, namely the tourism sector. “Of course we are optimistic, but we must move and not wait. Discipline is still being carried out and hopefully, it can be realized in 2021,” said Sandiaga Uno. He …
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Klungkung Police Department handed out free rice packages (nasi jinggo) and face masks during the operation on Wednesday (3/3). The initiative aimed to raise awareness and compliance of residents while helping the community during the pandemic. The program on Catus Pata, Klungkung District was initiated by police as support to affected residents and tourism workers …
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Bali Police Department has created a designated team to enforce prevention protocols and locate violators during the pandemic, The team consists of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of Bali Police, Military, Public Civil Service, and Village Officials. It was initiated by the police department to strictly enforce the prevention protocols and penalize violators. The Head of …
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The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has confirmed that three areas in Bali, including Nusa Dua, Ubud, and Nusa Penida, are designated as green zone areas and are now ready to receive international visitors when the island reopens. With the government and tourism sector working actively to reinstate international travel, Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno specified areas with …
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Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry led a session at the courthouse regarding the two foreign nationals who requested Indonesian citizenship. The two expats have lived long-term in Bali, and displayed detailed knowledge regarding Indonesian law and culture during the session. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry, Jamaruli Manihuruk led the session …
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Bali COVID-19 Handling Task Force has announced that virus transmission on the island has significantly declined since the partial lockdown took effect. Accordingly, Bali is moving closer to its goal of restarting international travel. The Head of Bali Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Dewa Made Indra, informed a decrease in transmission and increasing recovery rates. “The …
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The drive-thru vaccination program officially opened in BDCC Nusa Dua on Sunday (28/2). The provincial government of Bali is currently prioritizing tourism workers for vaccinations, in efforts to accelerate the reopening of international travel.
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Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds caused a number of disasters at several points in Karangasem. One of them was a fallen tree that hit a truck as it passed on Jalan Raya Telaga, Sibetan Village, Bebandem District, last Sunday (28/2).
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Badung regional government has requested financial support in the form of General Allocation Fund (DAU) from the central government to pay the salary of thousands of workers in the region.
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The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, admitted that he has prepared a scheme to reopen the tourism sector in Bali specifically in the green zone or in areas with minimal risk of transmission of Covid-19. The ‘Green Zone’ is a safe Covid-19-free area to receive international travelers in the near future as the border reopens. …
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The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture has confirmed in-person learning at schools to resume by July 2021. Accordingly, Bali has outlined a timeframe for the vaccinations of teachers beginning in March.
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