Local News -
Hundreds of foreign nationals leave Baliin amid Hundreds foreign nationals Bali amid G20 Summitof and hope of expeditedleave recovery Bali coronavirus outbreak outbreak coronavirus
Indonesia will host the G20 Summit on November 15 and 16, 2022, in Baliof province, whichdeparted has fanned hopes an accelerated Hundreds of foreigners departed Bali overof the the weekend, Hundreds foreigners Bali over weekend, economic recovery in the province. some with chartered flights organized by their respective some with chartered flights organized by their respective
governments, following flight cancelations across the globe
governments, following has flight cancelations across The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a devastating blowthe to globe Bali’s amid the the COVID-19 COVID-19 outbreak. outbreak. The The Ngurah Ngurah Rai Rai Immigration Immigration amid tourism-reliant economy, with the province suffering the deepest office said saidcompared in aa statement statement that over over 200country. foreigners, office in that 200 foreigners, contraction to 33 other provinces in the
consisting mostly mostly of of German German nationals, nationals, boarded boarded aa chartered chartered consisting German Airlines Airlines flight flight on on Saturday Saturday headed headed for for Frankfurt, Frankfurt, German while over over 400 400 passengers passengers consisting consisting of of mostly mostly French French while nationals headed headed to to France France with with Qatar Qatar Airways Airways on on the the same same nationals day. In In addition, addition, Austrian Austrian Airlines Airlines also also reportedly reportedly carried carried day. over 200 200 passengers passengers back back to to Austria. Austria. over
Foreign missions missions in in Foreign Indonesia have Indonesia have actively used used social social actively media to assist their media to assist their respective citizens. citizens. respective As fewer fewer flights flights As become available available Overall in 2020, Bali’s economy contracted become by 9.31 percent year due to toyear global travel on year. The contraction narrowed to 2.47 percent on year in due global travel 2021. restrictions, their restrictions, their efforts include efforts include The improvement Bali’s economy continued on assisting those in seeking to return return home in to2022. find Based available assisting those seeking to home to find available the records of Statistics Indonesia (BPS)-Bali, the province’s econflights. I Putu Surya Dharma, a spokesperson from the flights. I Putu Surya Dharma, a spokesperson fromquarthe omy managed to grow 1.46 percent year on year in the first regional office for for the the Ministry Ministry of of Law Law and and Human Human Rights, Rights, regional office ter of 2022. told Nusa Nusa Bali Bali yesterday yesterday that that between between March March 1 1 and and 26, 26, told nearly 254,000 foreign tourists have left the the island. island. However, “We are254,000 optimisticforeign that Bali will revive again and the economy will nearly tourists have left However, continue toperiod grow,” also according to head the Bankforeign Indonesia (BI) the same same period also recorded overof169,000 169,000 foreign tourists the recorded over tourists Representative Office Bali, Trisno Nugroho. arriving in in Bali, Bali, he in added. Travelers from Australia, Australia, Russia Russia arriving he added. Travelers from He that Bali’s economy by around 5.4 andeven the projected United States States topped the listwill of grow visitors. and the percent toUnited 6.2 percent in topped 2022. the list of visitors. Last week, week,toAmerican American and Australian citizens in Indonesia Indonesia were Last citizens in were According Nugroho,and oneAustralian of the factors supporting economic ordered to leave the country amidactivities, the novel novel coronavirus growth in to Balileave is the the recovery of public which is in line ordered country amid the coronavirus outbreak, whereinCOVID-19 officials also also cited evidence evidence ofBali’s Indonesia’s with the increasing vaccination coverage.of booster outbreak, wherein officials cited Indonesia’s dose coverage has capacity, even crossed 64 percent—the highest current medical capacity, among other things, things, to level urge current medical among other to urge among Indonesian immediate action.provinces. Some foreigners have decided to extend immediate action. Some foreigners have decided to extend their stay stay in in Indonesia, Indonesia, it seems, seems, as as evident evident by by packed packed their The province’s recovery is alsoit being supported by the recovery of immigration offices across Bali last last week. Indonesia’s Indonesia’s immigration offices across Bali week. domestic tourism and the continuation of investment and infraDirectorate General of as Immigration has swiftly swiftly responded to Directorate General of Immigration has to structure projects, such the construction of theresponded Mengwitanithe spike spikeshortcut, in visa visa extension extension requests, andBali eligible foreigners Singaraja the construction of the Cultural Center, the in requests, and eligible foreigners unable to return return to tooftheir their home countries countries dueamong to COVID-19 COVID-19 and the revitalization the Besakih Temple area, others. unable to home due to Several international-scale events, such as the Global for are being being given an an automatic automatic extension for Platform their stay stay are given extension for their Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) and a series of activities of Inpermits. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020) permits. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020) donesia’s G20 Presidency, have also had a positive impact on the province’s economy. Hundreds of Indonesian crew members flying No Large-Scale Social Restrictions policy for Bali just inthe from Italy skip quarantine after testing Hotels in Nusa Dua area, Badung district, Bali, will benefit the yet, provincial government says for COVID-19 most from the G20 negative Summit in November since the area will serve as the venue for the event, and the delegates will also be accomThe Balithere. provincial government says it has yet to consider modated Over 300 Indonesian crew members from the MSC
imposing Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy, Splendida cruise ship reportedly did not undergo quarantine
which requires approval from the government, to Further, G20 Summit delegates alsocentral expected to visit a numupon arrival at Ngurah Raiare International Airport despite curb spread of COVID-19 here,and claiming that ber of the tourist attractions in the districts cities of Bali.it has alhaving flown in from Genoa,Hotel ItalyGeneral on Monday night. Officials Chairperson of the Indonesian Manager Association ready implemented said all of them tested negative for the novel coronavirus, (IHGMA)-Bali Chapter, Yoga Iswara, affirmed that G20 events similar steps to an after rapid tests thatthe were conducted at the airport. would help accelerate economic recovery in Bali. extent. “The reopening of Bali to foreign since February 2022from has “As soon as they arrived they tourists were checked by officers Speaking toimpetus Kumpprovided anHealth for Bali’s recovery. Meanwhile, the series of the Port Authority and followed with rapid tests. aranevents yesterday, re- better recovery for Bali,” he noted. G20 will provide
The results wereofnegative and [they] didn’t have to be gional secretary quarantined,” Ida Bagus Ngurah Arda, who heads Bali the Bali adminisprovince’s Manpower Kompas yesterday. There Minister’s 2022Agency, targettold of Bali receiving 1.5 tration, Dewa were 316 Indonesian crew members in total who boarded a million foreign tourists Made Indra, said flight with Qatar Airlines from Genoa to Denpasar, via Doha. that the provincial Minister of Tourism and Economy Sandiaga government is open toCreative implementing PSBB, shouldSalahudrisks of As reported by din Uno has targeted as many as 1.5 million quality foreign the novel coronavirus on the island continue to escalate and Kompas, the crew tourists visit Baliapproach. throughout 2022. require to a stricter members had also undergone a spendhealth According to Uno, quality tourists are those with high “Here in Bali we are already enforcing strict limitations. examination while ing levels and awe lengthy period to this travel in Balipolicy, in a bid to Substantially havevisit preceded PSBB but in Genoa, after support the economy to revive and create jobs in the provformally and according to the [new] government regulation ince. which they were of course we haven’t,” Indra said. declared healthy “Hence, our steps are to align in the midst of a declining proand permitted to PSBB is designed to limit mobility within a region,essentially motion We must use the of entrepreneurial spirit return budget. to Indonesia. Italy is distancing one the countries hardest hit by imposing the same social measures thatmore,” have he here Monday. thesaid coronavirus pandemic, over affected 105,000 by confirmed already beenonseen in parts ofwith Indonesia the viral cases and more than 12,000 deaths. Indonesians coming disease, though this includes additional measures and Uno that hishot ministry applied several approaches to fromnoted COVID-19 zones,had which includes Italy, are subject stricter enforcement. achieve the screening target, including by Port holding several internationalto health by the Health Authority upon scale events. arrival. Should authorities that they are The policy includes shutteringfind of all businesses andexhibiting services early symptoms of COVID-19, they willalso be observed at a except those deemed essential, and banning app“We will reach this with approaches that become our progovernment facility for two weeks. On the other hand, based motorcycle taxis from picking up passengers, meangrams, such asonly sports tourism, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, those who not exhibit early symptoms are and advised to ing they aredo allowed to transport goods deliver Conferences, Exhibitions), international events, and tourist self-quarantine for the same period. food to customers. villages,” he affirmed. Yesterday, Human Development and Culture The official Coordinating implementation requires regional governments Apart fromMuhadjir the targetEffendy of 1.5and million foreign tourists,overseas Uno noted Minister urged Indonesians to to submit relevant data reports regarding COVID-19 that the ministry was targeting seven million quality domestic stay in the countries in which they are living. The government spread in their area to the Health Ministry, among other tourists to visit Baliplans in 2022. said there are will no tothem arrange repatriation, but things, which assess andtheir decide on whether orthat not they willapproval. be provided supplies. Indonesia is for currently to grant The with process has been criticized being He affirmed that thearrivals G20 Summit in Bali, scheduled in Novemoverly bureaucratic. anticipating mass of Indonesians abroad, particularly ber 2022, is expected to make the delegates stay longer in those seeking to leave Malaysia as it enforces its movement Bali and positively impact MSME players in province. The Indonesia’s which thethe highest number control ordercapital (MCO),Jakarta, as well as crew has members of international Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy willbecome coordinate of confirmed COVID-19 cases, is set to the cruise ships looking to return home as some cruise lines halt around 400first MSMEs in 40 hotels during the G20 Summit. country’s region enforce PSBB. of this their operations. For to theofficially latter, their return willAslikely be afternoon, the city reports 1,395 confirmed cases of the through Ngurah Rai, Muhadjir said, adding that there are “South Bali has begun to133 show a revival. Forrecoveries. West and North coronavirus, including deaths and 69 about Indonesian crew Later, members As of Bali, we 11,000 will initiate several events. there abroad. will be a cruise yesterday afternoon, Bali has recorded 19 positive at thefor end the year and dock in43 North Bali. InCOVID-19 addition, Bali, itsof part, has farwill reported confirmed COVID-19 cases. Thisso includes two deaths of Ecotourism foreign nationals we will hold an International Conference next cases, including 19 recoveries and twoondeaths of foreign and four recoveries. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020) month at the West Bali National Park,” he added. nationals. (coconuts.com 07/04/2020)
22 Deputy Tourism Ministerban Visits To Check On G20 Preparations Indonesia to temporarily temporarily ban all Bali foreign arrivals, transits to curb curb further further spread spread of of coronavirus coronavirus Indonesia to all foreign arrivals, transits to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism and Creative EconoJAKARTA Indonesia willtemporarily temporarily ban all visits and JAKARTA -- Indonesia will all visits and transits by mies, Angela Tanoesoedibjo, visited ban Bali this week for atransits press by foreign toon the country to the curbfurther theG20 further spread foreign to in the country to curb spread of the tour andnationals tonationals check preparations for the Summit in coronavirus. “President (Joko) sees(Joko) that our current policy to of the coronavirus. our needs current November. The 2-day “President conference will seesees headsthat of state, indusbe madeneeds stricter.toWebe have decided that We have all visits and tranpolicy made stricter. decided that try leaders, and their delegations headwill to temporarily Bali to discuss the sits by foreign to Indonesia be how banned,” all visits and nationals transits by foreign nationals to Indonesia will trade block can ‘recover together, recover stronger’. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told reporters after a virtual ministemporarily be banned,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told ters’ meeting with President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (March 31). reporters after a virtual ministers’ meeting with President Joko Priority areas for the 17th G20 Summit are global health archiWidodo ontoTuesday (March 31). with work permits as Exceptions thetransformation, ban include those well tecture, digital and sustainable energy transias diplomats, Ms Retno added, stressing that proper health prototion. Exceptions to the ban include those with permits as cols will still apply. President Joko said before the work ministers’ meeting is a Ms chance for added, Bali to be showcased on the The well conference as diplomats, Retno that proper that Indonesia is stepping up measures to stressing limit mobility among its world light ofstill theapply. pandemic it of is vital forsaid Indonesia healthstage, protocols will President Joko beforethat the citizens withininthe country, but threats coronavirus spread also the conference goesthat well and demonstrates how the come from meeting overseas. Mr Joko pointed specifically that country the epiministers’ Indonesia isout stepping up measures to centres the among pandemic shifted to the States Euplays anofessential roleits inhave the world’s economy. limit mobility citizens within theUnited country, but and threats rope. of coronavirus spread also come from overseas. Mr Joko Apointed successful Summit will bothofbusiness investoutG20 specifically thathelp theincrease epicentres the pandemic In Indonesia, Jakarta is the epicentre of the country’s coronavirus have in shifted to help the United States and Europe. ment Bali and increase the strength of the tourism, green crisis, accounting for nearly half of the 1,414 confirmed cases. There energy, agriculture are 122 tech, deathsand from Covid-19, sectors. the disease caused by the coronaviIn Indonesia, Jakarta thehighest epicentre of the country’s coronarus, in Indonesia so far,isthe in South-east Asia. Stay in the virus crisis, accounting for nearly half of the 1,414 confirmed The is one“Practically of the biggest events ever Bali knowG20 withSummit e-mail alerts. all nations have puthosted in placeinlimits cases. There are 122 deaths Covid-19, the dependdisease on the of travellers with varying (degree of)presidency strictness and theflow Indonesian government isfrom taking its of the caused by respective the coronavirus, inand Indonesia soinfar, the highest in ing onseriously. the condition each event Theysituation are invested huge amounts ofcountry,” money Ms in Retno said. Asia. Stay in the know with e-mail alerts. “Practically South-east improving infrastructure, including the creation of a VVIP termiall at nations have put in place limits on the flow of travellers nal Ngurah Rai Airport. Their policies have alsoof) impacted Indonesians living many with varying (degree strictness depending onoverseas, the respective of whom and have condition recently returned home or are preparing to head situation in each country,” Ms Retno said. Minister Angela Tanoesoedibjo key venues met with home. According to Ms Retno, thevisited two largest groups and of homebound Indonesianstoare Indonesian migrantprogress workers to from Malaysia as well organizers discuss the project’s date. She and her Their policies have also impacted Indonesians living overseas, as Indonesians working cruise team visited the Sofitelasincrews Nusaon Dua andships. the InterContinential many of whom have recently returned home or are preparing Bali Resort which will bothtoplay to the heads state for the to head home. According Ms host Retno, twooflargest groups “The inflow traffic from these two groups has been far larger than duration of their Indonesians stay in Bali. are Indonesian migrant workers of homebound
from Jakarta, the crews epicentre of the outbreak, return 11,838 Indonesian working for country’s 80 cruise ships, as per data The G20The Summit Spousal Events Programme will bethat hosted by home. government is preparing regulations would gathered so far,” Ms Retno added. President Joko Widodo’s wife Ibu Lady Dr. red Jill Biden, make it possible for Jakarta andIriana. other First coronavirus zones She said the government is implementing protocols at the UK Prime Minster’s wife Carrie Johnson, andhealth France’s Brigitte to be put under an “area quarantine”, aproper term observers see as airports, seaports, borderwill check points on these returning equivalent to a others lockdown, which would stop flowsand ofcountrypeople Macron amongst all attend special events dinners men. Mr Joko on Monday said Indonesia needs stronger measures going in conference and out. over the week. to limit mobility after receiving reports that thousands of workers in Jakarta and its surrounding areas have returned to their home towns Coordinating maritimeofaffairs and minister metincome withinvestment local for a foodLuhut tastMinster Tanoesoedibjo after losing most or all also their amidchefs the coronavirus outPandjaitan said in a video message on Tuesday that and the ing to sample the menus that will be served to world leaders break.
government would take thedinners decision within this week, their delegations at the formal of the conference. She stressing however Indonesia would useinfections the also termas lockdown. There have been concerns of a spread of people from said “We don’t only pay attention to food. We ensure safety, Jakarta, the return The comfort, andepicentre distance of tothe thecountry’s location outbreak, for the wives of home. the heads government is preparing regulations that wouldemergency make it possible for Indonesia would also issue a presidential decree of state’. Jakarta and other red zones to be an put annual under an “area that would allow coronavirus the government to have budget quarantine”, a term see– currently as equivalent to a lockdown, deficit of larger thanobservers 3 per cent not allowed by the normal,” Ms Retno said. “In terms of size, the number of Indone- Typically thestop spouses of world leaders participate in events fowhich would flows of people going in and out. (straitstimes.com from living Malaysia as wellinas Indonesians on existing laws – so that it could spend more to deploy cash, sians and working Malaysia exceeds working 1 million. as Andcrews there are on social issues and usually meet with local school chil01/04/2020) The InterContinential Bali Resort will also host a special event cusing especially to the poorest population in the country. This cruise ships. dren to learnwould about their the world. G20 for the spouses of heads of state. Although Minster Tanoesoedi- exemption applyexperiences for three of years, beforeThe a full normal Baliwas plans to hold Nyepi-like observance tobeen curbtasked COVID-19 spread Summit Spousal Events Programme has yet to be released, but bjo assessing overall preparations, she has “The inflow traffic from these two groups has been far larger threshold of 3 per cent would be reinstalled for 2023 annual itbudget is known that the InterContinential Bali Resort will be a key year. with personally overseeing the G20 Summit Spousal Events Prothan normal,” Ms Retno said. “In terms of size, the number of Bali province’s Majelis Desa Adat, or traditional village council, venue for the spousal delegation. Indonesians living and in Malaysia exceeds 1later million. gramme. says there are plans to working hold a Nyepi-like observance this And there are 11,838 Indonesian working for 80 cruise month as part of an effort to curb crews the spread of COVID-19 on “(Finance Minister) Sri Mulyani is currently making her calculation. ships, as per data gathered so far,” Ms Retno added. the island, with the final decision set to be announced tomor- What if we give the bottom 40 per cent or 20 per cent direct 3,300 runners lacing up for Indonesia International 2022 in Bali this weekend cashMarathon handouts. It is being thoroughly calculated,” Mr Luhut row. She said the government is implementing proper health said. President Joko said on Monday that over the past eight Inna Bali Sanur will serve as the start andpeople finish days alone, 876Beach busesinhad transported about 14,000 protocols at airports, border check points on these The council’s chief, Idaseaports, Panglingsir Agung Putra Sukahet, told Grand for each category. Despite distance differences, all West runin Greater Jakarta back to their home towns, mostly in returning countrymen. Mr Joko Monday saidforIndonesia Tribun yesterday that nothing hasonbeen decided the time points ners will pass through some of the island’s most popular landJava, Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java provinces. needs stronger measures to limit mobility after receiving being, as authorities would need to hold a meeting first. reports that thousands of workers in Jakarta and its surrounding marks and tourist spots. areas have returned to their towns after losing most or Others had taken the trains and ships home, he added. These “We will decide on April 8. If home it’s going to happen we will issue areofmostly daily-rated workers push-cartset food the road race tracks havesuch metasstandards bysellers, World all their circular income from amid the the traditional coronavirusvillage outbreak. an of official council,” Agung All in what is termed the informal sector Marathons of the economy. Athletics-AIMS (Association of International and DisPutra was quoted as saying. (straitstimes.com 01/04/2020) There have been concerns of a spread of infections as people tance Race). With the event taking place during one of the best The observance, locally referred to as sipeng, will only man- months to visit Bali, friendly weather conditions forecast for this date people home for three consecutive and weekend is expected to spur athletes to hit their peak strides. Bali’sthat The Nusastay Duaatimproves safety measuresdays amid pandemic will not follow the exact same rules as the Balinese Day of important to inform the general public way ahead of the acSilence, according to reports. Councilseem (KONI) general Ade Luktual dates. Sports So it doesn’t so secretary abrupt.” “So will there be State-owned enterprise Indonesia Tourism Development Indonesian provision of food from said separately thatthe thegovernment?” event was forced into a two-year Corporation (ITDC) is implementing safety measures to help man Ordinarily, Nyepi of encourages self-reflection byslated prohibiting ac- hiatus due to the pandemic. The event, he said, is hoped to Indonesia International Marathon 2022 is to hitNusa the stop the spread COVID-19 at (IIM) tourist destination The tivities as lighting awith fire,Ardita, working, and traveling “Those have plenty money from to monthly salaryinhave aswho a stepping stoneoffor Indonesia be a roster the Dua in Bali. I Gusti Ngurah managing directoror ofgoing The roads ofsuch Bali this Sunday more than 3,000 runners from all serve out, among others. The planned sipeng, however, only World it goodMarathon as they can simply stock up, but what can we do when Majors in the future. Nusathe Dua, told Antara news agency that a letterwould had been over world ready to compete. prohibit people from leaving homes. hand sanitizers and we depend on daily income. If it were to happen for four days sent to tenants, urging themtheir to provide please it further regularly spray disinfectant in public will think also pay tribute wisely.” to Eduardo Nabunome, a legendary runIn addition to showcasing the country’sareas, ability including to host a toilets, world IIM While officialATM details have notshuttle been announced, news of sippray marathon, rooms, class thebooths event isand expected tobuses. promote sports tourism ner from Indonesia who passed away at the age of 52 in 2020 eng quickly made its rounds on social media, showcasing diAs of afternoon, Bali confirmed eight additional to ayesterday heart attack. on the Island of among Gods. local residents. Prompted by concerns due vided “This isopinions in accordance with a circular letter from Bali’s provincial cases of COVID-19, bringing the island’s total to 43. This inover COVID-19,onsom e are supportive ofsanitation the initiative, while administration improving and to combat cludes 19 ran recoveries and intwo deaths foreignand nationals. a marathon 2 hours, 19of minutes, 18 sec“So far [we received] a people positivehygiene response from national and Nabunome others question how are expected toelite meet their daily the virus,” he said. Tenants at The Nusa Dua are also required (Coconuts.com 07/04/2020) onds at the 1993 National Games in Jakarta. Indonesian runners international [athletes who] will participate in [the marathon]. needs should observance take place. agree, but it’s to check the the temperature of countries all staff and“I visitors andthe to who can break Nabunome’s record at IIM will be rewarded with There are [athletes from] eight including Japan, routinely clean their sites. A crisis center has been set up for 30.45 since February. hope the pandemic will Thousands of workers in Bali onsaid unpaid leave, hundreds more laid off IDR1percent billion (US$67,317) prize“We money, according to Riena. Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore,” IIM race director Ri- an guests, with services that include delivery to the nearest end soon and tourism in Bali can improve,” said Ardita. ena Tambunan. Local authorities in Balicheck-ups are reporting of workers having “Everywhere [in Indonesia] is pretty much facing the same condihospital and routine withhundreds health agencies. is adon’t tribute [Eduardo]. [And Ida also] a reward for local The running race includes four events, namely “This tion. We knowfor when this will end,” Bagus Oka Dirga, who lost weekend their jobs road due to the COVID-19 outbreak and its subsequent On Tuesday, Bali declared a state of emergency by imposing heads theRiena agency, said. impacts on the tourism industry, while more have been runners,” added. the full marathon, half marathon, 10K thousands run, and 5K run. Ardita added The without Nusa Dua’s instructed to staythat at home pay. employees have been stricter measures on visitors in an effort to curb the spread of working from home from March 16, except for security and COVID-19 He added that in Badung, more to than 6,000 workers 78 comas cases continue climb with local from transmission panies haveWith beenthe instructed at home and given between 50 cleaning staff, who have been equipped with protective gear detected. status, to thestay resort island will tighten checks President Jokowi arrives in Germany to 70 percent of their minimum salary. and follow physical distancing measures while on duty. As of at entrance gates and enforce a 14-day self-quarantine for all Budi Wibowo and his wife, according to a press reMarch 26, the occupancy rate at The Nusa Dua had dropped Colonel people entering the hotels island.empty, (thejakartapost.com 01/04/2020) “Right now, with the of course workers will burden
lease received early on Monday.
the operational cost. That’s why they have instructed them to stay
home.coronavirus However, we do hope they won’t be laying off [these workDenpasar mayor urges city residents to stay at home amid outbreak Also greeting the President and First Lady were soldiers ers],” I Made Badra, who heads the Tourism Agency in Badung, told wearing Bavaria customary attire. Tribun. The Mayor of Denpasar yesterday urged the city’s residents to afterrollarriving at the airport, the to president and his refrain from returning to their hometowns and stay at home Shortly Bali hotels out cheap promos or shut survive coronaincluding Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, virus outbreak instead, as part of an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in entourage, Bali. “I am asking all residents living in Denpasar for the time headed straight to the hotel where they will stay while in The Bali Hotel Association (BHA), whose members include general being do not go anywhere, including to go to your hometown, Germany. managers of over 100 four-star and five-star hotels and resorts in stay at your as respective [instead] to told break on Bali, said that most accommodations and restaurants in Bali have In Denpasar, many as homes 2,975 workers were to the staychain at home COVID-19 , as 53 quoted by were statelaid news agency without pay spread,” while another workers off, the city’sAntara. spokes- opted to temporarily close for at least one month. man Gede Rai told Kompas, adding that the workers were from 37 Upon arrival at the hotel, the head of state and his entourage were greeted by Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, who had different Many of companies. those who live in Denpasar hail from different parts “At this time, almost all hotels and restaurants in Bali are closed arrived earlier to prepare the agenda the president’s for one to two months, as we of monitor the most upvisit to of the island and even the country. With the social and physi- temporarily Germany. date situation,” BHA chairman I Made Ricky Darmika Putra told “It’s because there is a lack of guests and hotels are not operating,” in cal distancing Gede Rai said. advisory in place and the option to return to state news agency Antara yesterday. their family homes might make sense financially, officials fear Jokowi is scheduled to attend the G7 Summit for Partner it might contribute to furtherinspread of COVID-19. For the time being, authorities Denpasar are reportedly planning Ricky also responded to circulating information that many hotels in President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana Joko Countries at the Elmau Palace, Germany, on Monday. a social protection strategy for these workers, including through In- Bali are up for sale, clarifying that those reports are false. In addiWidodo arrived at Munich International Airport, Germany, at tion, he explained how hotels that are still open have less than 10 donesian government’s pre-employment cards, which launched According to Denpasar there are was currently 96 Indonesia is invited to the G7 Summit in the capacity of part6:40 p.m. local time, which on government’s, Sunday, after 13-hour from percent occupancy rates, while most restaurants have cut their oplast month. The cards, aim to aid job a seekers andflight unemployed people under monitoring in the city, alongflight. with two patients ner “Our success inG20 breaking country and chair. the chain of coronavirus spread Jakarta a Garuda erational hours short. workers,aboard grant them accessIndonesia and fundingGIA-1 to various trainings. under observation and two more who have tested positive for requires discipline and cooperation from everyone, not only the a virtual conference held priortoto his departure the numbers novel coronavirus. Across Bali, the total where number ofLady posiMeanwhile, some other are still seeking attract potential government, butpress also hotels the public in heeding the instructions The are evenairport, higher inPresident Badung regency, some of the During Upon arrival at the Jokowi and First customers, and are rolling out cheap promotions on long-term at Soekarno-Hatta Airport on Sunday, Jokowi stated atweek, the G7 tive COVID-19 cases stand at 10 as of yesterday afternoon, island’s most popular hotels and restaurants are located. An official and suggestions from officials,” Rai Mantra said. Last a Iriana were greeted by Minister for European and Internastays. example ispositive Lv8, a hotel in Canggu, which from the regency’s Industry andMelanie Manpower Agency told Tribun yesthat he will encourage member countries to offers work including twoofdeaths ofState foreign nationals, while a total ofAm141 Summit nurse One who tested for located COVID-19 reportedly went tional Affairs Bavaria Huml, Indonesian a one-month stay afee startingto from (US$481). For perterday thathave workers haveHavas been off as of April 4,per most of together toTabanan find solution theIDR8million food and energy enpatients been placed underlaid observation, as his data bassador to198 Germany Arif Oegroseno and wife, home tothe regency, prompting officials to crises trace milher spective, hotel’s normal daily rate ranges from IDR800K-1 whom were employed in the tourism sector. gulfing the world. from the provincial and Defense Attachegovernment. of the Indonesian Embassy in Germany lion. close(coconuts.com contacts immediately. 07/04/2020)
