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They’re watching: Bali’s iconic Ulun Danu Bratan temple installs 36 CCTV cameras to catch out obscene tourists of the Pemaksan Babakan temple in Marga Tua Village, which is also located in Tabanan.
As the saying goes: prevention is better than the cure. In the aftermath of inappropriate behavior by tourists at sacred locations going viral on social media recently, Bali’s iconic Ulun Danu Bratan temple has decided to install 36 CCTV cameras to discourage disrespectful behavior from visitors. A representative of the popular tourist destination in Bedugul, Tabanan said yesterday that the temple took the measure following the deportation of a Russian yoga influencer after she posed naked by an ancient tree on the grounds
“We anticipated it earlier. We don’t want tourists taking selfies but disrupting the sacredness of a place, just like what happened in Marga Tua,” Danu Bratan temple’s spokesman Agus Teja Saputra said. The 36 CCTV cameras were installed on various locations of the Danu Bratan temple in order to supervise visitors. While acknowledging that the cameras are there to prevent obscene acts, Agus said that the move is also necessary as the temple has been welcoming an increasing number of tourists since Bali reopened its borders this year. “CCTV cameras are also useful to ensure the visitors’ safety, such as from theft,” he added.
Furthermore, six security guards will be stationed at the main temple. Agus also said that tour guides have been reminded to convey to visitors the dos and don’ts in the premises, including certain sacred areas that are off-limits. Before the Russian yoga influencer’s controversy, a Canadian man was also deported for performing a naked hakastyle dance on the top of sacred Mt. Batur. As Bali begins waking up after being dormant for two years due to the pandemic, cases of misbehaving tourists have become a concern. Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has addressed the issue saying the government will inform foreigners on proper conduct when visiting certain locations in Bali. (coconuts.co)
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Balinese teenager Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi a rising star of Indonesian badminton after improbable win However, Wayan said that both players are not favored compared to other players while they were on the national team. “Both [Made Deya and Made Pranita] have been impressive since they were kids but they have never been given a chance to compete internationally while they were on the national team,” he said. “There are many junior players in Bali who are just as talented [as Komang Ayu],” he added. While Indonesia has been among the world’s badminton powerhouses for decades, none of the past prominent shuttlers hailed from the Island of Gods. A teenager from Bali is rising to prominence at this year’s Uber Cup to change that narrative. Born in Denpasar on Oct. 21, 2002, Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi is currently ranked 203rd in the world, but she is the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles category for the Indonesian squad at the competition. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) decided to task the youngsters for this year’s female team as the seniors have set their focus on securing gold medals at the 2022 SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nineteen-year-old Komang Ayu is touted to be the next big thing for the Indonesian team after she managed to win both of her Uber Cup matches in the past week. Leading her team against both France and Germany, Komang Ayu managed to beat 43rdranked Qi Xuefei and 25th-ranked Yvonne Li respectively. Komang, who joined legendary badminton club PB Djarum in 2016 at the age of 14, became the talk of the badminton community after securing silver at the Indonesian National Games last year.
She was also impressive at this year’s Badminton Asia Championship held in Manila several weeks ago by beating China’s Han Yue and gave world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi from Japan a run for her money. Yamaguchi narrowly defeated Komang with the score of 21-23, 22-9, 21-19. It should be noted that Komang was ranked 317th at the time. Komang lost to China’s number 1 Chen Yufei in the opening match between a formidable China and Indonesia in the quarterfinals. Despite the disappointment, the fact that Komang fell to an Olympic gold medalist may mark Indonesia’s return to become a force to be reckoned with in the women’s category. The chairman of the Bali chapter of PBSI, Wayan Winurjaya, told Coconuts he is proud of Komang Ayu’s achievements. He added that she serves as an example as to why talent spotters should pay attention to young players from Bali. Wayan highlighted other Balinese women’s singles players Made Deya Surya Saraswati and Ni Made Pranita Sulistya Devi, both aged 24, who were born and trained at small clubs in Bali yet managed to shine on the national level. Both Balinese players even met in the finals of the 2015 Djarum’s national circuit.
Youngsters shine Other Indonesian youngsters in the squad have also impressed spectators and commentators with their fighting spirit at Uber Cup. Bilqis Prasista, 18, impressively beat Yamaguchi in the fixture between Indonesia and Japan. The daughter of badminton legends Joko Suprianto and Zelin Resiana, who have won the Thomas and Uber Cup for the Indonesian team, respectively, has been a breath of fresh air on the court. Indonesia won the Uber Cup in 1994 and 1996 during its golden period for women’s badminton. At the time, Indonesia was able to count on legends such as Olympic gold medalist Susy Susanti and silver medalist Mia Audina. Since then, the women’s team has been struggling to hit the same heights at the competition, mainly due to lack of confidence in their players and injuries. This year, Indonesia eventually lost to China in the quarterfinals, but the young guns have shown that they are here for the long run. Bilqis, who played in the third match, managed to push another Chinese top player, He Bingjiao, to three sets. As the BWF badminton social media account puts it, the kids are alright. In this case, the Indonesian kids. (cococnuts.co)
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Surabaya man pulled out to sea off Batu Bolong Beach Local outlets reported that AA went missing on Sunday afternoon but a local office of the Search and Rescue Agency received the report the following day after the victim’s friend alerted them of the incident.
A 34-year-old man from Surabaya, East Java went missing, officials say, after being swept away by strong waves off Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu.
Bali Search and Rescue Agency Head Gede Darmada said that AA and his friend enjoyed some beach time in Batu Bolong at around 5:00pm on Sunday and later went for a swim by himself while fully clothed. AA didn’t immediately return to shore, while his friend only suspected that he
went missing until he returned to the hotel and AA never showed up. The friend later returned to the beach only to find AA’s unattended sandals. Only then did he report his suspicion to the agency, which Darmada said was regrettable as time is of the essence in finding missing persons. At the time of the article’s publication, search and rescue members are still searching for AA. (balidiscovery.com)
American Dies Climbing Bali’s Mount Batur
RadarBali.com reports that a Californian tourist has died during a descent from the peak of Mount Batur Volcano in the Bangli Regency of Bali. The body of Robert S. Evans, age 70, was found on the mountain face on Sunday, 08 May 2022, at 7:00 am. Authorities say the man collapsed while descending the mountain during a sunrise climb.
Robert Evans was part of a five-person group, including a guide, who began their ascent at 3:30 am, arriving at the volcano’s caldera just before sunrise at 5:30 am. Enjoying the sunrise, the group took photos before beginning their descent at 7:00 am. As the trip down began, one group member reportedly screamed as the American slipped and fell. When the American slipped on the north face of Mount Batur, he fell into a ravine measuring around 50 meters in depth. Another California climber, Travis Steven Comeau (31), a doctor, and the guide Made Wage worked to save Evans. Unfortunately, Robert Evans died on the side of the mountain.
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The spokesperson for the Bangli Police Precinct, Iptu Wayan Sarta, confirmed the incident and the fatality. “It is suspected that the man was exhausted and was not sufficiently cautious in making the descent, resulting in a fall into a 50-meter ravine,” said Officer Sarta. Evan’s body was removed from the mountain by search and rescue workers before being sent to the General Hospital in Bangli. A medical examination by Dr. Desak Ayu Sri Cintya in Bangli also revealed cuts and abrasions to both knees, severe head injuries, and broken ribs. (balidiscovery.com)
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