A video of a Russian couple plunging into the sea on a motorbike has surfaced on social media. The video, originally posted on instagram by social media influencers Sergey Kosenko and Alina Oshutinskaya, has recently gone viral. Along with the views came police attention, and criticism from activists who label the behavior as potentially harmful …
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A fugitive of 18 years and prominent leader of Southeast Asian militant extremist Islamist rebel group, Aris Sumarsono (Zulkarnaen) has been arrested in connection with the Bali Bombing I incident of 2002. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Public Relation Division Police Department, Irjen Argo Yuwono, confirmed that the arrest …
Activity within the tourism sector of Bali has not shown significant signs of growth since the Covid-19 pandemic began more than nine months ago. In an effort to stimulate progress, the Badung Regency has gotten creative in event planning. Badung authorities have designed a drive-in event for residents to attend while in their cars. A …
A 38-year-old trans woman, Jimi Wibowo (Maria) from Cirebon, West Java has been arrested on Saturday evening (12/12) for damaging a car belonging to her expat friend. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The trans woman was allegedly upset with her expat friend, and damaged his car on Jalan Raya Seminyak Gang Ratu, …
The Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has inspected the Ngurah Rai Airport to ensure prevention protocols are in place before receiving an influx of visitors this holiday season. He believes that Bali will still be the number one tourist destination for Indonesians even during the Covid-19 Pandemic. At this time only Indonesian citizens, diplomatic …
Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has officially announced that the Sanur Port construction has began. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday (12/12). The project aims to provide easier access for people to access the on water boats and link Sanur with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
Bali Search and Rescue team is looking for a man who disappeared in Gili Tapekong waters on Saturday (12/12). The 26-year-old man from Jimbaran, Surya, had gone missing while scuba diving with his research team during an underwater project. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Prior to the incident, Surya and his team …
A 23-year-old woman was robbed by two unidentified men on a motorbike on Sunset Road. The incident occurred as the victim was getting dropped backed to her hotel in Kuta by a Grab motorbike, after attending a party at Shishi Bali, Jalan Petitenget Seminyak on Thursday night (10/12). Illustration (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …
As per the new immigration regulations implemented in Indonesia, authorities continue to limit the number of the arrivals into the country due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Now, after much anticipation and months of ceased international operations, the Indonesian Government is allowing seven national airports to resume international flights. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I …
Although the Dengue Virus transmission has been relatively under control for the past few months, Badung Regional Government warns of a predicted surge in transmission for the upcoming rainy season. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Badung Health Agency, Dr Nyoman Gunarta stated that there has been a heavy decline …
Seven minors and two adults were found begging on traffic lights in Denpasar on Thursday (10/12). The Public Civil Service Police have sent the underage children to Social Services. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview with the Head of Denpasar Public Civil Service, Dewa Sayoga, said the minors were spotted …
The Deputy Assistant of Tourism Development from Maritime and Investment Ministry, Kosmas Harefa, has inspected Immigration Checkpoints (TPI) at Ngurah Rai International Airport on Tuesday (8/12). The purpose of the inspection was to confirm readiness as the government is looking to soon resume international tourism in Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) …