Bali authorities have agreed to cancel plans to shut down the internet connection on the upcoming Day of Silence Celebration (Nyepi Day) on March 14, 2021. The Day of Silence (Nyepi Day) is an annual celebration in the Hindu tradition to make time for rest and meditation. As a predominantly Hindu province, Bali would promote …
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Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is optimistic about the vaccination program in Bali to spark growth and progress in the economy, namely the tourism sector. “Of course we are optimistic, but we must move and not wait. Discipline is still being carried out and hopefully, it can be realized in 2021,” said Sandiaga Uno. He …
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Klungkung Police Department handed out free rice packages (nasi jinggo) and face masks during the operation on Wednesday (3/3). The initiative aimed to raise awareness and compliance of residents while helping the community during the pandemic. The program on Catus Pata, Klungkung District was initiated by police as support to affected residents and tourism workers …
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The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has confirmed that three areas in Bali, including Nusa Dua, Ubud, and Nusa Penida, are designated as green zone areas and are now ready to receive international visitors when the island reopens. With the government and tourism sector working actively to reinstate international travel, Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno specified areas with …
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Bali COVID-19 Handling Task Force has announced that virus transmission on the island has significantly declined since the partial lockdown took effect. Accordingly, Bali is moving closer to its goal of restarting international travel. The Head of Bali Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Dewa Made Indra, informed a decrease in transmission and increasing recovery rates. “The …
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Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds caused a number of disasters at several points in Karangasem. One of them was a fallen tree that hit a truck as it passed on Jalan Raya Telaga, Sibetan Village, Bebandem District, last Sunday (28/2).
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The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture has confirmed in-person learning at schools to resume by July 2021. Accordingly, Bali has outlined a timeframe for the vaccinations of teachers beginning in March.
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In efforts to restore tourism in Bali, which has been hit hard by the pandemic, the central government has confirmed that Bali will hold the international G20 summit in 2022. The annual summit is a forum of 19 countries and the EU that together represent most of the world economy. The Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga …
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Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno reviewed potential locations as drive-thru facilities for COVID-19 vaccination in Bali. Sandiaga said that the in-vehicle process is a concrete form of innovation and has been tried in the United States. “We’ve discussed the details of this program, and I hope we can start this program in the near future,” …
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The Provincial Government of Bali, through the Tourism Office, has opened online registration for tourism workers to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. The head of Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa confirmed that he has published the online application form for tourism workers to register. “The open registration starts from Monday, Feb 22nd to Sunday, …
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Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) hopes to establish a China-Bali travel corridor in the near future. As COVID-19 cases are starting to decrease on the island, government officials have begun discussing plans to reopen international borders and travel bubbles. Cok Ace explained that according to the Covid-Free Corridor Program that …
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A 47-year-old man named Kasiono from East Java has died after crashing his motorbike into a parked truck in Denpasar. The Head of Denpasar Public Relation Police Officer, Iptu Ketut Sukadi explained that the incident occurred on Thursday (25/2). Kasiono was riding a Honda PCX when he crashed into the back of a truck that was parked on Jalan Cargo, Denpasar.
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