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…
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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.
A gas station located on Jalan Raya Pelabuhan Benoa in Denpasar has been robbed by a weaponized perpetrator on Thursday evening (28/1). According to CCTV footage, the incident occurred as the suspect approached the location on a motorbike without a license plate just before 8pm. As employee Ni Putu Maharani (23) finished loading his fuel …
A new policy from the Regional Public Corporation of Market in Buleleng triggered a protest from local merchants. The policy set to come into effect as of February 1/21 will increase the rent rate for traditional markets. In response to the policy, four merchants arrived at the office of the Director of Buleleng Public Corporation …
The provincial government of Bali has announced that there will be no sanctions for citizens who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Originally the regional government of Bali announced that people who refuse COVID-19 vaccination can face a sentence of up to 1 year imprisonment. The announcement was made through Bali Health Agency; Ketut Suarjaya, stated on Tuesday …