The Health Minister on Face Mask Mandate: We No Longer Regulate It
Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Indonesia’s Health Minister, stated that the government no longer explicitly regulates the use of face mask in public areas. He claims that now that the COVID-19 pandemic has become endemic, the government is reducing its involvement in health initiatives. “It has the same symptoms as the flu. We will no longer monitor […]
Ukraine Ambassador Response Over Bali’s Proposal to Revoke Visa On Arrival
Vasyl Hamianin, the ambassador of Ukraine to Indonesia, expressed his disappointment with Bali’s plan to terminate the visa-on-arrival service for Ukrainian tourists travelling to the well-known getaway island of Bali following a string of visa violations involving Ukrainian and Russian tourists. “The proposal has left me feeling very let down. It was a very hostile […]
Blackpink Concert Jakarta Sold Over 120,000 Tickets
On the 11th of March, 2023, the Born Pink Jakarta stop of the Blackpink World Tour won over the hearts of the Indonesian audience. Senayan, Jakarta. Blackpink tickets went on sale in mid-November last year and cost between Rp1.3 and Rp3.8 million. They were obtained by about 65,000 people, while on their second day on […]
Indian National Dies After Falling From Nusa Penida Cliff
On Saturday, the 4th of March 2023, an Indian national drowned after falling into the water while posing for a picture on Nusa Penida Cliff, Broken Beach, East of Bali. Abhishek Bathia died on Saturday, the 4th of March, after falling from a 40-meter-high cliff at the Broken Beach tourism destination in Bunga Mekar, Nusa […]
Bali Governor Considers a Renting Motorbike Ban for Expats
Wayan Koster, the Governor of Bali, has announced his intention to restrict foreign tourists from renting motorbikes. The restriction will be made legal through a regional regulation (Perda). “There is already a Bali Governor’s regulation (Pergub) regarding the management of Bali tourism,” Koster said at a press conference on Sunday, 12th of March 2023, at […]
Bali Governor: Possibility to Discontinue Russia & Ukraine Visa on Arrival
Bali Governor Wayan Koster’s remarks at a press conference on Sunday, 12th of March, 2023, conducted at the offices of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Denpasar, opened a new chapter in efforts by the Bali government to stop outrageous and disorderly behaviour by foreign tourists including the possibility to end VOA for […]
Andre Graff: A French Water Well-Digger From Sumba
Some people might find the idea of abandoning the comfort of their home terrifying, but Andre Graff didn’t. This Frenchman settled in West Sumba, Indonesia, happily leaving behind the comforts of his former life. He started a new life mission and worked as a water well-digger there in the East Nusa Tenggara region. Andre Graff […]
South Jakarta Immigrations Office Deports 8 Foreigners
In a combined investigation with the South Jakarta Foreigner Oversight Team (TIMPORA), the South Jakarta Immigration Office discovered several foreign citizens who had broken immigration laws at apartments in Pancoran and Setiabudi on the 28th of February, 2023. The news was announced by Felucia Sengky Ratna, director of the South Jakarta Special Class I Immigration […]
International Driving Licence in Indonesia: A How-To Guide
If you intend to drive in Indonesia with a foreign driver’s licence, keep in mind that it may not be accepted as a valid form of identification. To drive legally in the country, you must obtain an international driving licence (IDL). This document is recognised in over 150 countries worldwide as an official translation of […]
Big Waves at Pererenan Beach: 7 Foreigners Swept Away, One Died
At a beach in Bali, it was claimed that seven visitors were carried away by the waves. One man passed away and six people were saved; they were all in critical condition. This terrible incident happened on the 8th of March 2023, at around 4 PM at Pererenan Beach in Mengwi, Badung. These seven tourists […]