A 23-year-old man named Oki Santoni and a 24-year-old man named Denny Hidayat from Mataam, Lombok attended a virtual trial on Thursday (17/12) after being arrested for selling fake rapid test documents. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The suspects were arrested by police after issuing illegitimate rapid test documents with non-reactive results …
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With the new entry regulation for domestic visitors officially in effect, Bali authorities have actively increased border security and screening protocols. With the holiday season upon us, many visitors have started to arrive into Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) According to the governor’s recently issued decree number 2021 year 2020, each …
The ripple effect of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shrivel Bali’s economy resulting in mass unemployment and poverty. Tabanan is currently one of the most impacted districts on the island. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) According to data from Tabanan Social Agency, 48,000 people are currently in poverty. The number continues to …
A 21-year-old woman working as a prostitute (initials MIS) has filed a police report after being sexually assaulted by an on-duty police officer. She was accompanied by her lawyer at Bali Police Department on Friday (18/12). The woman’s lawyer, Charlie Usfunan explained that his client previously worked at a hotel in Badung District and became …
Four units of the Jannata Resort and Spa in Keliki Village, Tegalalang Ubud have been damaged by the collapse of a large tree at 10:30am on Wednesday (16/12). Locals have often witnessed the occurrence of such incidents during rainy season in Ubud. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The tree, 1.3 meters in …
After its adverse effect on the tourism and hospitality sector, the provincial government of Bali has decided to revise the recently issued regulation on entry requirements for domestic visitors this holiday season. The regulation initially required all domestic air arrivals to provide a negative result PCR test taken no longer than two days before departure. …
The provincial government of Bali is working with the central government in preparation of reopening the island’s borders for international tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a press conference at the Bali Communication and Statistics Agency Office on Thursday (17/12), Bali Regional Secretary, Dewa Made Indra, confirmed that the central government …
Following the new government regulation on domestic entry requirements, hospitality and tourism in Bali is facing a heavy decline in bookings. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) announced that USD $22.4 million (IDR 317 billion) have since been refunded for trip cancelations from domestic tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The …
After an eight month long closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, three movie theaters in Bali have reopened to the public under new health and safety protocols. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview, the manager of Cinema Cinepolis Lippo Mall Kuta, I Nyoman Ari Satria Wiweka, confirmed that after fulfilling …
A new decree in entry requirements requiring PCR tests from domestic travelers was issued by the provincial government on December 16, 2020. The new change in policy has impacted many, especially Bali’s tourism sector. As many citizens have voiced their opinion by canceling planned trips to Bali, the Governor stands firmly by the regulation. (Image: …
Following the newly instated policy on entry requirements for domestic visitors in Bali issued yesterday (15/12), hotels in the province are facing an increase in reservation cancellations. The regulation, issued by the central government through the Governor of Bali, states that every domestic tourist entering into Bali via air travel is required to have a …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an official agency from the UN, confirmed that Bali is now ready to reopen for international tourism. The Regional Director of UNWTO for Asia-Pacific, Harry Hwang, completed a full inspection of the preparation stage for Bali, checking for administered health and safety protocols. The only thing standing in the way …