The Denpasar Immigration Office has detained the passport of a foreign national who inappropriately danced on Mount Batur. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Ministry, Jamaruli Manihuruk, confirmed that the Immigration office has detained the passport of a 33-year-old Canadian, Jeffrey Douglas Craigen. He is under investigation for his strange behavior on Mount …
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A tourist driver threatened a cabin crew member while offering his services at the Bali Ngurah Rai Airport area on Friday morning (22/4). The Head of Criminal Investigation Bureau, Iptu Kadek Supendodi, confirmed that a suspect, I Wayan S (a.k.a. Wayan Ompong) from Rendang, Karangasem, threatened a cabin crew member with the initials SF (age …
Australian travelers make up most of the international visitors in Bali since the border reopened a few months ago. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, confirmed that most of the 46,176 international visitors who arrived in Bali as of Friday (22/4) were from Australia. With the thriving Bali tourism sector, the …
The Bangli regional government has decided to reduce entry fees for locals who want to gain access to the Kintamani area. The Head of the Bangli Tourism and Cultural Office, I Wayan Sugiarta, confirmed that after discussing this issue with the Bangli regional government, everyone has agreed to reduce Kintamani’s entry fees for domestic visitors. …
A video of a foreign national dancing on Mount Batur without wearing any clothes has gone viral on social media. A foreign national identified as Jeff Craigen uploaded a video of himself dancing naked on top of Mount Batur on his Instagram account, causing an uproar on social media. Many people condemned his behavior, and …
The Bali provincial government predicts that Bali will receive an influx of domestic tourists starting this week. Bali Vice Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) confirmed that Bali is expected to receive a significant increase in domestic visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday season that starts on April 29. “We expect to receive …
The Bali Hotel and Restaurant Association has confirmed that Ubud hotels have reached a 40 percent occupancy rate. The Head of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association for Gianyar, Adit Pande, confirmed that the occupancy of hotels in Ubud has recorded growth since the Indonesian government loosened up travel policies for international travelers in Bali. …
An international traveler who had just arrived in Bali got her cellphone snatched while walking on a public street in South Kuta. The woman, identified as Karina from America, confirmed that she lost her cellphone while walking along a public street in Suluban, Uluwatu area on Monday evening (18/4). Two unidentified men who were riding …
A 34-year-old man named Mes Tanu (a.k.a. Opa) has been arrested for hitting two minors in Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Criminal Investigation Bureau, Kompol Mikael Hutabarat, confirmed that the suspect was arrested from his place in Jalan Bung Tomo Pemecutan, North Denpasar after hitting his neighbor’s children on Tuesday (19/4). The police officers detained …
The Kuta Village Office had started receiving complaints regarding children who aggressively ask for money from tourists in Kuta. The Secretary of Kuta Sub-District, Made Agus Suantara, confirmed that he has received complaints from the Kuta Village Office concerning underage street sellers who cause inconveniences by asking for money from tourists in his area. “The …
Three new 5-star hotels will open in three different locations across Bali by the end of 2022. According to the Colliers Quarterly Report on Q1 of 2022, three 5-star hotels are currently under construction in Bali. They are expected to start operating by the end of this year. The new hotels are located in 3 …
A 33-year-old Ukrainian woman named Baklanova Khrystyna will potentially face four years of imprisonment for skimming ATMs in Bali. The Head of Legal Explanation for the Bali Attorney General’s Office, A Luga Harlianto, confirmed that the prosecutor had demanded 4 years of imprisonment and a fine. This is her penalty for skimming ATMs during her …