The central government plans to partner with international pharmaceutical companies to build a Covid-19 vaccine research center in Bali. Through the Coordinator of Maritime and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the central government confirmed that Indonesia plans to build a Covid-19 vaccine research center in Bali. This will be done in cooperation with international pharmaceutical …
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The headmaster of an elementary school in Karangasem tested positive with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine booster. The Head of Karangasem Educational Youth and Sports, I Wayan Sutrisna, confirmed that the headmaster of a public elementary school in Karangasem was confirmed positive with Covid-19, two days after receiving the vaccine booster. “He tested positive with …
The Tourism Minister of Indonesia, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that Bali will reopen for international tourists by February 4, 2022. During the virtual weekly press briefing on Monday (31/1), Sandiaga confirmed that the central government has decided to reopen Bali borders to international visitors from all countries starting on Friday (4/2). “We will try to …
Two international tourists were allegedly tricked by authorities to extend their quarantine in Jakarta before going on vacation in Bali. The Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, confirmed that a family of two from Ukraine had filed a complaint. They sent an email to the tourism minister after allegedly being tricked by the officials at the …
Several hotels in the Karangasem region have decided to keep operating during the pandemic despite losing thousands of dollars every month. The Head of Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), I Wayan Kariasa, confirmed that several accommodation businesses in Karangasem decided to avoid closure, as it might cause further damage to their properties. “Our hotel …
Bali Vice Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) has filed complaints regarding the current travel requirements to Bali senators. During a visit conducted by the Senators from Commission IX of the Bali House of Representatives at the Governor’s office on Thursday (27/1), Cok Ace filed several complaints concerning the current travel policies. Cok …
Singapore Airlines plans to resume its direct flights to Bali to help support Bali tourism. The Stakeholder Relations Manager of Angkasa Pura I for Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, Taufan Yudhistira, confirmed that Singapore Airlines would resume its direct flight schedule by February 16th 2022. “I have been notified that Singapore Airlines will resume their daily …
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has confirmed that the influx of domestic visitors during the holiday season has caused a surge in Covid-19 cases. During the Technical Coordination Meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs on Thursday (27/1), Koster admitted that the increase of domestic visitors during the year-end holiday season is the main contributor …
A 40-year-old man from Denpasar named Owen Sunarto plans to host a swimming competition to support the Bali tourism sector during the pandemic. During an interview on Wednesday (26/1), Owen admitted that the swimming event scheduled at Hardrock Hotel in Kuta was initiated to help the Bali tourism sector in light of the current economic …
A 38-year-old man from Jordan, Mohanad DM Naji, lost his temper at the departure terminal of Bali Ngurah Rai Airport on Tuesday evening (25/1). The Head of the Denpasar Public Relations Police Office, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi, confirmed that Mohanad lost his temper and assaulted three officers at the domestic terminal of Bali Airport after …
Officials from the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association for Badung have asked tourism businesses to stop laying off their staff during the pandemic. The Head of the Badung Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Gusti Agung Rai Suryawijaya, stated that all the hotels and restaurants in the Badung region need to find other solutions apart from …
A man has been sentenced to 8 months of imprisonment for faking his wife’s death in order to marry another woman. The Judge, Putu Ayu Sudariasih, has officially stated that a 56-year-old man named Suraji was charged with eight months of imprisonment for violating Article 263 Number 2 and Article 264 Number 2 of the …