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Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic
As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a “new era” for the popular holiday destination.
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Police question witnesses after event drew crowd in Denpasar amid pandemic
The Denpasar Police have reportedly questioned at least seven people for an event that drew a crowd of dozens and ignored the city’s Restrictions on People’s Activities (PKM) protocol last week, with the Bali governor calling on the public to refrain from “dramatizing and politicizing” the incident.
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Nyi Roro Kidul statue placed in Nusa Dua ‘for kicks’ triggers Bali residents
The discovery of a Nyi Roro Kidul statue at the Waterblow tourist attraction in Nusa Dua made headlines and caused quite a stir over the weekend, leading to a public apology by the woman who said she placed it there more than a month ago.
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NTB records 74 cases of children with COVID-19, including infants and toddlers
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) recorded 74 cases of COVID-19 among children in the province, with reports suggesting that the latest data comprises at least two dozen babies and toddlers.
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Grab that hoe! Now’s the perfect time to get into organic gardening, here’s how to start in Bali
While this pandemic life is no full-blown, apocalyptic Walking Dead situation and we haven’t seen a total collapse in the global food chain, it’s still a great reality check to wake up and take more responsibility over our food sources.
Bali economy among hardest hit in Indonesia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Bali’s economy is among the hardest hit in Indonesia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country’s central bank reporting an economic slowdown of 1.14 percent in the province for the first quarter of this year.
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