New Online Ojek Fares Starts at 10th September
8th September 2022 ā€“ Through the Ministry of Transportation, the Government has officially set a new online ojek fares after the fuel oil price hike. The new fares will be effective three days from the date of its stipulation or 10th September. The decision to raise the online ojek fares has been postponed for quite […]
Desa Adat to Implement Entrance Fee to Kuta Beach
7th September 2022 ā€“ The plan to implement an entrance fee to Kuta Beach by Desa Adat is now strengthened with the completion of coastal areas in December. The Chief (Bendesa) of Kutaā€™s Desa Adat, I Wayan Wasista, said that after the rearrangement of Kuta Beach, the plan to implement an entrance fee will be […]
Bali Governor Strives to Boost Bali’s Tourism and Economy
7th September 2022 ā€“ Baliā€™s Governor, Wayan Koster, strives to boost Baliā€™s tourism and economy. With the development of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali is improving and stabilizing, which makes the island becomes a comfortable and safe tourist destination. According to Koster, the number of domestic tourists visiting Bali from January 2022 to 2nd September […]
Limited International Arrivals Gates During PPKM
6th September ā€“ The Government has extended the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM), thus the limited International Arrivals entrance gates for domestic and foreign travellers. This PPKM extension will be effective until 3rd October 2022. The Director General of Regional Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal, there will be an adjustment in PPKM […]
Foreign Tourists in Labuan Bajo Increases in August 2022
6th September ā€“ Foreign tourists visiting Labuan Bajo, West Maggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) increase on August 2022. The Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Office of West Maggarai Regency, Pius Baut confirmed that the total of foreigners reach 12,041 people. The number increased from the previous month, July 2022, with 10,438 foreigners […]
Indonesia to Work with Japan Developing 100 Gbps Network
1st September 2022 – Indonesia has signed an MoU to collaborate on the creation of a 100 Gbps network with Japan. Indonesia is represented by Indonesia Research and Education Network (IdREN) and Universitas Brawijaya (UB). Meanwhile, Japan’s representative is the Arterial Research and Educational Network in the Asia Pacific. The agreement pertains to developing and […]
2 Foreigners and Indonesian Arrested for Smuggling Drugs
1st September 2022 ā€“ 2 foreigners and an Indonesian were arrested by the Soekarno-Hatta Customs for smuggling methamphetamine and ecstasy drugs. The two foreigners are from Mexico and Iran respectively. The Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Type C Customs and Excise KPU Office, Finari Manan, clarified that the foreigner from Mexican is a woman with the […]
Sandiaga Uno Promotes Bali with Australia’s Damian Hoo
1st September 2022 – In collaboration with an Australian content creator, Damian Hoo, Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy promotes Bali ecotourism. They both make appearances in a few videos performing a skit that alludes to Bali’s “The Cow Poo” problem. Both Indonesians and Australians found the content to be highly entertaining. Previously, […]
Delegates from 19 Nations Attend DEWG G20 in Bali
30th August 2022 – Delegates from 19 nations attend the 4th session of the Digital Economy Working Group of G20 is being held in The Mulia, Nusa Dua, Bali. For their fourth meeting, the DEWG G20 will be held both virtually and physically in Bali. Each delegate can contribute and join discussions of the DEWG […]
Tourism Ministry: The Airfare Drops by 15 Percent
30th August 2022 ā€“ The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, said that airfare drops by 15 percent now. He also said that the airfare drop is a breath of fresh air for the tourism industry. This is due to the effort and hard work of the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry […]