Two foreign nationals potentially face 12 years of imprisonment after breaking into a villa and robbing other expats in Bali. The Head of the Badung State Attorney, I Made Gde Bamaxs, confirmed that two expats identified as Nicola Disanto from Italy and Gregory Lee Simpson from England were arrested. Both potentially face 12 years of …
Bali Authorities have penalized two expats with (US $70) IDR 1 million in fines for violating prevention protocols in Seminyak. The provincial government has recently issued a Governor’s Instruction Number 10 Year 2021 about the implementation of prevention protocols in the new normal, which stated that the foreign nationals who violate the protocols will receive …
To make Sanur a Green Zone, all residents will be vaccinated, said Denpasar Mayor IGN Jaya Negara. This includes those who have Denpasar ID cards or work/live in Sanur. His party is considering extending the vaccine program to expats as well. The Mayor said he plans to accelerate the green zone program that was initiated …
Officials confirmed that more than 1,000 expats currently residing in Bali have gone to Gili Trawangan, Lombok to avoid the Day of Silence celebration in Bali. As a predominantly Hindu island, the people of Bali will celebrate the Day of Silence (Nyepi Day) by meditating and staying home, while the provincial government shuts down businesses …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has issued a new regulation to enforce prevention protocols to Bali residents, including expats who are residing on the island during the pandemic. Governor Koster said expats violating policies will first receive a higher fine and second-time offenders will be “immediately deported”. “The new Governor’s Policy Number 10 Year 2021 …
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 …
Bali authorities have agreed to be more firm in taking action towards expats who continue to violate preventive measures or mock officers during operations. A meeting titled the ‘Enforcement of Prevention Protocols in Bali’ was attended by several government institutions including the Maritime and Investment Ministry, Bali Police Department, Immigration Officer, and Bali Vice Governor …
A Yustisi Operation was held on the Catus Pata intersection, Ubud, Gianyar on Saturday 6/2). Many expats were pulled over by officers for neglecting prevention protocols while in public places.