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Dengue Fever Cases in Gianyar Exceed 260, with Sukawati Reporting the Highest Number of Cases ​​The high rate of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) cases in Bali’s Gianyar Regency represents a serious concern for local government officials. From January to April 2026, 260 DHF cases were recorded in the Gianyar region, with no deaths. ​According to […]

An official of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency  (BPBD), Abdul Muhari, told the National News Agency Antara that reports are lacking regarding damage and casualties in connection with many rapid-fire earthquakes that hit in the off-shore area of Tuban, East Java, mid-day on Friday, 23 March 2024. Reports from the BPBD field personnel confirm areas

The Indonesian Chapter of Disciple Escoffier announced the results of The Young Talent Escoffier Culinary Competition held Friday, 03 May 2024, at Politeknik International Bali. The prestigious annual contest allows young culinary talents to showcase their gastronomic skills. As in years past, this year’s event did not fail to dazzle and amaze observers via an

Indonesia is a nation comprised of more than 17,000 islands. Its population is 260 million, representing at least 1,331 ethnic groups. The extensive archipelago is a crossroads where Eastern and Western civilizations converged and comingled with a dazzling array of existing ancient cultures.  Franki Raden As a result, the incredible musical cultures found today across

CNN Indonesia reports that critical social media remarks regarding Bali’s traffic jams and mounting trash problems support accusations that the popular Indonesian island holiday destination has been overwhelmed by overtourism. Bali received the unenviable distinction of being mentioned by CNN as one of the destinations that have suffered the most from overtourism. Other media, including

The Indonesian Super Air Jet Airline opened a new route connecting Bali and Samarinda in East Kalimantan starting Friday, 26 April 2024. The new service will operate four times weekly on  Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.”  Super Air Jet According to Ari Azhari, the President Director of Super Air Jet, the new Bali—Samarinda route targets

PT Jasa Marga Bali Tol, the State-owned operator of The Bali Mandara Toll Road connecting Sanur—Nugurha Rai Airport—Nusa Dua, has increased its official toll tariff, effective 27 April 2024. A decree issued by the Minister of Public Works and Housing (Number 769/KPTS/M/2024) announced the following new toll tariff for the Bali Mandara Toll Road.  New

Tony Bruggemans was a well-known and much-loved hospitality professional whose career spanned six decades and professional assignments across five of the world’s seven continents, working in Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Singapore, South Africa, the USA, The Philippines, Hawaii, and even Antarctica.  Born in Liege, Brussels, during the height of WW II on 13 June

Following nationwide protests against the new rules issued by the Minister of Trade (Nomor 36 Tahung 2023), subsequently reissued as Commerce Minister Regulation Number 3 of 2024 on importation policies, the Government has essentially revoked these rules that severely limited the amount and value of goods travelers can hand carry when arriving in Indonesia. Many