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‘Fajarhood’: Indonesian comedian Fajar Ardiansyah talks fatherhood and his upcoming solo show in Bali
Fajar Ardiansyah is a fixture in the Bali comedy scene. Originally from Malang, East Java, Fajar relocated to Bali where he later established his family. As one of the pioneers in the English-speaking comedy in Bali, Fajar narrates a distinctive journey—transitioning from a conservative Javanese upbringing to embracing fatherhood in Bali.
Bali airport sees interest for additional flights from 4 international airlines
Bali’s tourism industry continues to attract significant attention with at least four international airlines reportedly requesting for additional flights to the island.
The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, recently revealed a significant surge in interest from international airlines towards expanding flight schedules and routes to Bali.
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Indonesia plans to triple the price of visa on arrival and Bali businesses are not for it
For around two years since the COVID-19 outbreak occurred, Bali’s tourism practically became dormant. Now that the island is starting to receive a flow of international visitors, several local outlets are reporting about plans to increase the fee for the visa on arrival (VOA) entry by threefold.
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Fire breaks out at Vehicle Document Registration Center in Denpasar
A fire broke out at the Denpasar Vehicle Document Registration Center (locally known as Samsat) a few minutes after midnight today, burning down nine rooms including offices containing documents for driver’s licenses and license plates.
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Bali school principal demoted after viral video revealed disgraceful punishment of student
A high school principal has been removed from his post after a 17-second video of him treating a student with the utmost disrespect went viral recently.
About Thai-m: Bangkok-Bali flight is officially back
Low-cost airline AirAsia has officially resumed its Bangkok-Bali route yesterday, becoming the first to connect the two cities since the pandemic suspended all international flights to Bali.
Flight FD-396 from Don Mueang Airport landed at the Ngurah Rai Airport carrying 128 passengers – all of them foreigners and mostly Thai nationals.
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