Indonesia Subjected to Light Sanctions from FIFA After U-20 World Cup Fiasco
Indonesia lost its chance to host the U-20 World Cup just one month before the event started and was subjected to light sanctions from FIFA because of local resistance to Israel’s participation. Following a meeting between Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Chairman Erick Thohir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the punishment was made public on Thursday […]
Bali Police Arrested U.S. Citizen for Assault & Property Damage
An American named Ryan John Dill was detained by Bali police on Wednesday, 5th of April, after he reportedly attacked a worker and caused property damage at a cafe in Denpasar, Bali. The 37-year-old U.S. citizen assaulted a female employee with a knife, according to Sr. Comr. Bambang Yugo Pamungkas, chief of Denpasar Police. Bambang […]
Biggest Mall in Bali: Living World is Officially Open for the Public
Living World, a shopping centre with the concept of “Home Living & Entertainment” developed by Kawan Lama Group, officially opened its third mall in Denpasar City, Bali, on Friday, 24th of March. The Director, Theresia Setiadjaja, said, “It is an honour for us to present Living World in Denpasar, a mall designed to be more […]
Man Punches Woman in the Head During a Surf Fight in Bali
Surf rage, or a lack of common courtesy, never ceases to amaze us. Goofy-footer Sara Taylor shared this harrowing video of a man attacking her in the surf from Bali today. You can pretty much see what happened during the surf fight. Sara appears on a wave as another surfer enters. Before he jumps out […]
Indonesia Predicts 27 Million Cars & 25 Million Motorcycles to Travel During Eid Homecoming
According to a survey by the Transportation Policy Agency, this year’s Eid homecoming of people returning to their hometowns for Idul Fitri is anticipated to involve 27.32 million private cars and 25.13 million motorcycles. Separately, the government expects 123.8 million travellers who return home for Eid. Regarding price and mobility, motorcycles remain a popular choice […]
Police Arrest 55 Foreigners Over International Online Fraud
On Wednesday, the 5th of April 2023, the criminal investigation division (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) reported the apprehension of 55 foreigners from China who were part of an international online fraud ring working in Indonesia. In a press conference held at the Bareskrim headquarters, director of general crimes Djuhandani Rahardjo said that […]
Indonesia’s Bid to Host U-17 World Cup Depends on FIFA Sanctions
Indonesia’s bid to hold the U-17 World Cup is contingent on FIFA sanctions after the nation was disqualified from hosting the upcoming U-20 World Cup, according to Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) vice head Zainudin Amali. “We will battle for the host position if the punishment permits it. However, it will be difficult if the penalty […]
Minister Luhut Pandjaitan Seeks to Impose Tax on Foreign Tourists
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, wants to exert more authority over Bali’s tourism industry by imposing regulations and taxes. He urges new policies and regulations to restrain rowdy foreign tourists from disturbing public peace and order in Bali and the rest of Indonesia, because he is tired of foreign […]
Indonesia’s COVID-19 Emergency Status Retains Until May
Muhadjir Effendy, the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, spoke about the emergency status of COVID-19 in Indonesia. Muhadjir stated that Indonesia’s COVID-19 emergency status was still in effect until next May. Muhadjir announced after meeting with Ministers of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo, Finance Sri […]
ANOC 2023 Bali’s World Beach Games Destiny After FIFA U-20 Cancelation
It is well known that FIFA’s decision to revoke Indonesia’s position as the U-20 world championship’s host was caused by the outcry that emerged over the involvement of the Israeli national team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. But how would things play out in other sports competition, like the Bali-hosted 2nd ANOC World Beach […]