As plans to reopen the border arise, the Government of Indonesia has outlined new entry protocols and screening measures for international travelers. During an official visit in Tokyo on Friday (5/12), The Coordinator of Maritime and Investment Minister, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed that he does not want to rush the reopening process without first ensuring …
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Slovakian Ambassador Jaroslav Chlebo visited The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, at his Governor’s Office in Jaya Sabha in Denpasar on Friday (4/12). The meeting was held to discuss the clean energy initiative in Bali. During the meeting, Jaroslav addressed his appreciation for Bali’s environmental initiatives, specifically the Governor’s Regulation Number 45 Year 2019 …
After extensive shutdowns, movie theaters in Denpasar are planning to reopen for business. During an interview on Friday (4/12), Denpasar Regional Secretary, I Made Toya, confirmed reviewing application letters from movie theaters outlining required protocols they plan to implement before operating. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) In response to the application, Toya …
The Immigration Office of Denpasar has deported a 39-year-old Ukranian woman, Tetyana Vecherkova, along with her daughter after a month long investigation. The foreigners were sent home by The Denpasar Immigration Office Class I via Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Thursday (3/12) at 9:30 pm. Bali Law and Human Rights Public Relation Officer, …
37-year-old Canadian, David Smith, is undergoing a virtual trial for damage of personal property. The claim was brought to courts by none other than the defendant’s girlfriend, Naila Rahmani. Rahmahi accuses the defendant of damaging her personal belongings, specifically a tablet and a cellphone. According to Rahmani, the incident occurred at midnight on the 10th …
The Head of Indonesian Consultative Assembly (MPR), Bambang Soesatyo, met with Italian Ambassador, Benedetto Latteri, to discuss plans to build a Formula1 (F1) race circuit in Bali. According to Soesatyo’s analysis, Bali is a promising location for the next F1 Circuit as the island is known as a top tourist destination. From an economic stance, …
Two café owners were trialed at he Denpasar Court House on Wednesday (2/12). The defendants were found guilty of neglecting prevention protocols while operating their businesses. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The cafes were held responsible for hosting crowded gatherings without maintaining physical distancing along Jalan Badak 1 and Jalan Tukad Gangga. …
Denpasar has been struggling with waste management for years. The city faces a lack of space as the landfill is overflowing with garbage. As a solution, the city has introduced a new waste control program which requires a collective effort from all residents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The Head of Denpasar …
Ngurah Rai International Airport has made exceptions with travel restrictions for certain international visitors. Stakeholder Relations Manager of Angkasa Pura, I Taufan Yudhistira, said that Ngurah Rai International Airport has allowed international access for business, foreign training, or medical contributions in Bali. “We are only allowing international entry for special circumstances.” Yudhistira said during an …
The Managing Director of The Nusa Dua Hotel, I Gusti Ngurah Ardita, has said that hotel occupancy in November was relatively stable, and is noticeably increasing for December. This is a good indicator that Bali’s tourism sector is beginning to heal. “Hotels in Nusa Dua managed by the Indonesian Tourism Development Center (ITDC) confirmed an …
Agriculture Professor, Wayan Windia from Udayana University, has urged the government to help the devastated agricultural sector. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Widiana requests the government to focus its attention on farmers as they struggle to survive the consequences of the current global pandemic. He stated that the Central Government stimulus is …
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Bali Province has arrested a man with connection to an international crime and drug network in Malaysia. The suspect was caught in Badung with 100 grams of crystal meth. Officers arrested the 46-year-old Malaysian (initialed RD) after he made his way into Bali from Guangzhou, China, making stops in Singapore …