A video of a local from Denpasar went viral after he questioned the government on a loudspeaker in the middle of an intersection. President Joko Widodo has recently stated that the partial lockdown currently implemented in Java and Bali is deemed ineffective in reducing COVID-19 cases in the regions, especially Bali.
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo publicly announced that the implementation of the partial lockdown in Bali and Java is ineffective, leading Bali Provincial Government to evaluate and revise the policy. Following a discussion with the governor, the decision was made to extend the partial lockdown while tightening restrictions…
The pandemic, which has lasted for almost a year now, had caused a significant decline in tourist activity at the Ubud Monkey Forest. Months of zero visitors and lack of food resources at the attraction started to affect the health of the monkeys. To overcome this, the Padangtegal Traditional Village planted yams which would be used to feed the friendly primates…
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force in Tegalbadeng Barat, Negara took a lighter approach while enforcing prevention protocols in the area. During an operation called ‘Yustisi Operation’ on Sunday morning (31/1), authorities from several different institutions, including police, military and officials of Tegalbadeng Village, found residents violating prevention protocols such as wearing masks…
The massive decline in Bali’s tourism-based economy has left 144,500 people unemployed since the start of the pandemic. According to data from Bali Statistic Center (BPS), the unemployment rate in Bali recently hit record highs, increasing to 5.63 percent. In an interview with the Head of Bali Labor and Mineral Resources Agency on Friday (29/1), …
As the adverse effects of the pandemic continue to damage the tourism industry of Bali, several hotels have declared bankruptcy after being unable to repay their debts.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from the United States made a special visit to the Bali Police Department Office on Friday (29/1), seeking cooperation for a program developed by the FBI.
A video has gone viral of a local man who refused to pay a fine he received for not wearing a mask. Police were conducting a health protocols check point when they pulled over the man who was not wearing a mask…
Karma Kandara, one of the best cliff-side resorts and beach clubs on the Southern Bali coastline, invites all guests to celebrate the Chinese New Year together. In welcoming the Chinese New Year as the year of the Ox, Karma Kandara sincerely hopes it will bring prosperity and better relationships with loved ones. Karma Kandara wishes …
The Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno, has invited entrepreneurs and professionals from Indonesia to work from Bali to help recover the tourism sector and boost economic activity on the island. After recently setting up an office in Bali, The Tourism Minister is focusing on recovery strategies while gaining insight from affected business owners. During an …
The Indonesian Ministry of Labor has reinstated the policy allowing migrant workers to pursue jobs abroad. According to the data from The Head of Bali Labor, Energy and Mineral Resources, Ida Bagus Ngurah Arda, 1,911 migrant workers from Bali have returned to their jobs since the central government implemented this policy. “We have collected data …
Indonesia Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno, is reviewing possibilities to reopen the international travel corridor under certain requirements.