CANGGUWEEKLY
No.329/26May-02Jun2023
TheLesser-KnownRegulationAustralianTouristsViolateDuringBaliGetaways
AnAustraliantravelerreturningfroma vacationinBalihasinadvertentlyshedlight onalesser-knownlawthattourists frequentlycontravenewhenvisitingthe popularIndonesiandestination.
InaFacebookpostaccompaniedbyphotos ofnumerouscounterfeitLouisVuittonand Guccibags,purses,andwalletspurchased inBaliforaslittleas$5to$10each,the womanmistakenlyasserted,"Bewareat customsinAustralia,thenewlawisonly threefakebags."
"Wewereveryfortunatetoretainthese itemsastheysuspectedIwasengagedin selling,"sherecounted,adding,"Ihadto provethatIhaveninekids,18 grandchildren,andthreegreatgrandchildren."Thewomanalsoclarifed thatshewastravelingwithfourother individualsatthetime.
SurprisingReactions
Somefellowtravelerswhorespondedtothe postexpressedsurprisethatthewomanhad beenquestionedbycustoms,withseveral admittingtheyhadneverencounteredany issueswhenbringingknock-offsinto Australiabefore.
"Ijustbroughtback75bottlesofperfume and150packagedtops,andtheynever questionedmeatall,"oneperson commented,whileotherssharedthatthey
hadneverheardofthe supposednewlawbutwere nonethelessunsurprisedthat thewoman'sextensive collectionattractedattention. "Thatisasubstantialamount. Nowondertheysuspected youwereselling,"one individualremarked.
WhatPuzzledOthers
Whatsurprisedothermembersofthe discussionwasthefactthatfakeluxurygoods werebeingallowedintoAustraliainthefrst place."Iwasundertheimpressionthatyou can'tbringanyfakebagshome.Iknow everyonedoes,butIthoughtitwasn't allowed."
TheTruthAbouttheLaw
Theauthoroftheoriginalpostclaimedthat customsinformedherthattravelersare permittedtobringamaximumofthree counterfeitbagsintoAustralia,butthis contradictstheactuallaw.
TheAustralianBorderForce(ABF)has previouslyconfscatedcounterfeitluxury handbags,includinganotablecaseinvolving a31-year-oldTasmanianwomanwhowas apprehendedinMarch2020forattemptingto bringin129counterfeitbags,purses,and backpacks.
Althoughthegovernmentauthorityhasnot respondedtoYahoo'sinquiriesregardingthe
law,theABFwebsiteexplicitlystatesthat fakedesignergoodsareamongthe prohibiteditemsnotallowedintothe country. "Fake(counterfeit)goods,includingitems suchasbrandnameordesignerclothing, handbags,shoes,cosmetics,perfume,and hairstraighteners,arenotallowed,"states theABFwebsite.
NoExceptions
Thewebsitealsoemphasizesthataside fromtheconfscationofcounterfeitgoods, "prosecutionandsubstantialfnancial penaltiesmayapply,"withnoexceptions granted.
TheABFhaspreviouslyhighlightedthat "handbagsareamongthemostcommonly seizedcounterfeitandpiratedgoodsatthe border,alongwithmobilephonesand accessories,carpartsandaccessories, clothing,shoes,DVDs,watches,andtoys." Source:au.news.yahoo.com
Canggu,avibrantcoastaltownlocatedin Bali,Indonesia,offersablendofmodern cafes,picturesquebeaches,andathriving surfculture.Withitslaid-backatmosphere andstunningnaturalbeauty,Canggu providesawiderangeofactivitiesfor visitorstoenjoy.Fromsurfngtoindulgingin deliciouscuisine,herearethe15best thingstodoinCanggu.
CatchWavesatEchoBeach:Experience therenownedsurfbreaksatEchoBeach andenjoybreathtakingsunsetviews.
ExploreTanahLotTemple:Visittheiconic TanahLotTemple,perchedonarocky outcropandsurroundedbytheIndian Ocean,foramesmerizingcultural experience.
IndulgeinHealthyEateries:Samplethe deliciousorganicmeals,smoothiebowls, andveganoptionsavailableatCanggu's health-consciouscafesandrestaurants.
RelaxatBatuBolongBeach:Unwindonthe sandyshoresofBatuBolongBeach,known foritslaid-backambianceandexcellentsurf breaks.
VisittheRiceFields:Takealeisurelystrollor rentabicycletoexploretheserenericefelds thatsurroundCanggu,immersingyourselfin thebeautyofthecountryside.
ShopatLoveAnchorMarket:Discover uniquefashionpieces,accessories,and locallymadecraftsatthevibrantLoveAnchor Market.
YogaandWellnessRetreats:Rejuvenate yourmind,body,andsoulbyjoiningayoga orwellnessretreatamidstthetranquil settingsofCanggu.
ExperienceBalineseCookingClasses:Learn theartofBalinesecuisinethroughhands-on cookingclasses,whereyoucanprepareand savorauthenticlocaldishes.
ExploretheStreetArt:Takeawalkthrough thestreetsofCangguandadmirethe captivatingstreetartmuralsthatshowcase thetown'svibrantcultureandartisticfair.
EnjoySunsetCocktails:Siprefreshing cocktailswhilewitnessingbreathtaking sunsetviewsatoneofthebeachfrontbarsor rooftoplounges.
HorsebackRidingontheBeach:Embarkon amemorablehorsebackridealongthe
pristinebeachesofCanggu,soakinginthe beautyofthecoastline.
DiscoverHiddenBeaches:Ventureoffthe beatenpathandexplorethelesser-known beachesinCanggu,suchasPererenan andNelayanBeach,forasecludedand tranquilbeachexperience.
PamperYourselfwithaSpaDay:Treat yourselftoadayofrelaxationand rejuvenationatoneofCanggu'sluxurious spas,indulgingintraditionalBalinese massagesandrejuvenatingtreatments.
VisitWaterfalls:Takeadaytriptonearby waterfalls,suchasTegenunganorGitgit, andimmerseyourselfinthenaturalbeauty ofBali'slushlandscapes.
TryStand-UpPaddleboarding:Experience Canggu'scoastlinefromadifferent perspectivebytryingstand-up paddleboarding,afunandrelaxingactivity thatallowsyoutoenjoytheoceanatyour ownpace.
Withitscaptivatingblendofnaturalbeauty, vibrantculture,andexcitingactivities, Canggupromisesamemorableand fulfllingexperiencefortravelersseekinga sliceofparadiseinBali.
nasignifcantdevelopment,Stephane Gagnon,aCanadiannational,wasrecently apprehendedbytheBaliRegionalPolicein Bali,Indonesia.Gagnonhadbeenlistedas awantedfugitivewithanInterpolRed Notice,highlightinghisallegedinvolvement infraudulentactivitiesinhishomecountry. Thisarticledelvesdeeperintothearrestof StephaneGagnonandthecollaborative effortsthatledtohiscapture.
TheArrestOperation:
CommanderNiWayanSrianioftheBali Policemadetheoffcialannouncement regardingthesuccessfularrestand detentionofStephaneGagnononMay22, 2023.Theoperationwasmeticulously carriedoutincollaborationwithPolice SuperintendentKetutEkaJayafromthe CommunityDevelopmentPoliceSubDivisionattheDirectorateofGeneral CriminalInvestigations.Thecombined effortsoftheselawenforcementagencies ensuredthesmoothexecutionofthe operation.
Gagnon'sCriminalAllegations: StephaneGagnonhadmanagedtoevade theCanadiangovernmentsinceAugust 2022,facingseriousallegationsrelatedto fraudandcounterfeitingcrimesinhishome country.HiscaptureinBalibringshopefor justicetoprevailandforhimtobeheld accountablefortheaccusationsagainst him.Thearrestshedslightontheextensive reachandeffectivenessofinternational
cooperationbetweenlaw enforcementagencies,suchas Interpol.
EludingDetectioninBali: Remarkably,Gagnonsuccessfully evadeddetectioninBaliforan extendedperiodofthreeyearsby acquiringaninvestorvisa.Duringhis stayinBali,herefrainedfromany formofemploymentandresidedina luxuriousvillalocatedinCanggu.Hisability tomaintainalowprofledespitebeinga fugitiveinvolvedinfraudulentactivities highlightsthechallengesfacedbylaw enforcementauthoritiesinapprehending individualswhoattempttoevadejustice.
TheIntricaciesoftheArrest: Gagnon'sabilitytobypassimmigration monitoringandevenobtainalimitedstay permitcard(KITAS)furtherunderscoresthe complexitiesassociatedwithapprehending fugitivesinvolvedintransnationalcriminal activities.PriortoarrivinginBali,Gagnon hadmanagedtoconcealhiswhereaboutsby hidinginBangkok,Thailand,and subsequentlyenteringBalithroughVietnam. Thearrestservesasatestamenttothe meticulousinvestigativeeffortscarriedoutby theBaliPoliceandtheircommitmentto upholdingthelaw.
CurrentStatusandExtraditionProceedings: Presently,StephaneGagnonisbeingheldat theBaliPoliceDetentionCentre,wherehe
willremainforaperiodof20days,until June8,2023.Theongoingcoordination withInterpolwillplayavitalrolein determiningthenextcourseofaction. Authoritiesareyettoascertainwhetherthe IndonesianNationalPolicewillhandle Gagnon'sextraditionorifInterpolCanada willinterveneandfacilitatehisreturnto facethechargesagainsthim.
Conclusion:
ThearrestofStephaneGagnoninBali highlightsthetirelesseffortsoflaw enforcementagenciesincombating internationalcrime.Itservesasareminder ofthesignifcanceofcollaborative endeavorsinbringingfugitivestojustice andupholdingtheruleoflaw.The successfulapprehensionofGagnon underscoresthedeterminationoftheBali Policeandtheircommitmentto maintainingasafeandsecure environmentforresidentsandvisitors alike.
IndecentExposure:Foreigner'sLewdActonMotorbikeShocksBali,SparkingCallsfor RespectandStricterPenalties
strongwords,condemningthedisrespectful behavioroftouristsinBali.Sheemphasized thattheislanddoesnotneedsuchtourists whoconsistentlycrossboundarieswiththeir actions.Despiteongoingeffortstoenforce rulesandregulations,itappearsthatsome visitorshavelearnednothingabout appropriateconductwhileinBali.
Inadistressingturnofevents,Balihas onceagainbeenrockedbyascandal involvinginappropriatebehaviorbya foreigner.Aftertherecentincidentofanude GermanwomanatanUbudtemple,another shockingincidenthascometolight,leaving thelocalcommunityappalled.
ProminentsocialmediaactivistNiLuh Djelantikdrewattentiontoaviralvideothat circulatedonline,capturingthedisturbing actcommittedbyablondeCaucasian womanridingonamotorbikewithamale foreigner.Thevideodepictsthewoman shamelesslyexposinghergenitalsdirectly tothecamera.Theincidentisbelievedto haveoccurredinthepopulartouristareaof Seminyak.
Expressingherdismayandfrustration,Ni LuhDjelantikcaptionedthevideowith
Adeeplydisturbingandcontroversial incidentunfoldedatthereveredSaraswati RoyalPalace(PuriSaraswati)inUbud, CentralBali,onMonday,May22,2023,at approximately10:00pm.Theincident involvedaGermanwomannamedDarja Tuschinski(28)andhasgarnered signifcantattentionandoutragefromlocal, national,andsocialmedia.
Theshockingacttookplaceduringoneof thepalace'sregularculturalevenings, whichaimedtoshowcasetherichtraditions ofBalitoforeigntourists.Theevent, organizedbytheSaraswatiRoyal HouseholdofTjokordaNgurahSuyadnya (CokWah),featuredamesmerizing gamelanorchestraandahighlyskilled groupoflocaldancers.
PoliceCommissionerSatakeBayu Setianto,spokespersonfortheBali ProvincialPolice,confrmedtheincident andexpresseddeepconcernoverthe breachofdecorumandculturalrespectthat occurredatsuchaprestigiousvenue.
Priortotheincident,DarjaTuschinski forcefullyenteredthepalacegroundsby bypassingtheticketbooth.Shethen proceededtoremoveallherclothing, shockingtheaudiencewithheraudacious act.Theentireepisode,lasting approximately69seconds,wascapturedon acellphonevideoandquicklycirculated acrossvariousmediaplatforms.
Intheviralfootage,thenakedwomancan beseeninfltratingagroupofpalace dancersonstage,disruptingtheir
NiLuhDjelantikalsocalledforstricter penaltiesagainstunrulytouristsinherpost, highlightingtheneedforimmediateactionto addresssuchoffensivebehavior.She expressedhergratitudetotheNgurahRai Immigrationoffceforacknowledgingher complaintandtakingstepstoaddressthe issue.
Asofnow,localauthoritieshavenotreleased anoffcialstatementregardingtheincident. However,itisworthnotingthatinstancesof misconductbytouristsinBalitypicallyresult indeportationfromIndonesia.Theseverityof thisoffensemaynecessitateastrong responsefromauthoritiestoensurethatsuch behaviorisnottolerated.
Thisincidentcomesshortlyaftertheincident involvinganakedGermanwomandisrupting aBalinesedanceperformanceatatemplein Ubud.Thevideoofthatincidentquicklywent
performance.Shethen daringlyclimbeda ceremonialstaircase, causingdamagetoa preciousgold-leafdoorway atthetop,whileperforming erraticandprovocative dancemovements. Eventually,amalepalace offcialdressedintraditional attireguidedheroffthe stage.
Inabizarreturnofevents, afterbriefyleavingthe stage,DarjaTuschinskireturnedtoassume ameditativepostureamongthebewildered audiencemembers.Herbehaviorleft everyoneinattendancestunnedand appalled.
Theincidentwasimmediatelyreportedtothe localpolicebyIWayanSanglah,the manageroftheLotusRestaurant,andCok Wah,theowneroftheSaraswatiRoyal Palace.AuthoritiesswiftlytookDarja Tuschinskiintocustodyandsubsequently transferredhertotheBangliInsaneAsylum (RSJ-Bangli)innortheastBali.Initial evaluationsconductedbymedical professionalssuggestthepossibilityof underlyingmentalhealthissuesandclinical depression.
Inaddition,Kompas.comhasreportedthat theGermanwomanhasahistoryof relocatingbetweenprivatevillasinUbud withoutsettlingheraccommodationbills. Witnesseshavedescribedherengagingin inappropriatebehaviorwhilenaked,causing
viral,promptingauthoritiestoclarifythat thewomanisdealingwithdepressionand hassincebeenadmittedtoamental healthfacilityinBali.ViceGovernor TjokordaOkaArthaArdhanaSukawati, alsoknownasCokAce,expressedhis disappointmentovertheincident, highlightingthatBalioftenattractstourists whomaybedealingwithpersonalstress orchallenges.
Theseincidentsofindecentexposureand inappropriatebehaviorhaveraisedserious concernsamongthelocalcommunityand authorities.Thereisagrowingneedfor greaterrespectandunderstandingof Balinesecultureandvaluesamong tourists.Effortstoensureproperconduct andpreservethesanctityofBali'scultural heritageremainatoppriority.Astheisland strivestomaintainitsreputationasa destinationofculturalsignifcanceand naturalbeauty,itbecomesimperativeto addresstheseissuesandpromote responsibletourism.Localauthorities, alongwithcommunityleadersandactivists likeNiLuhDjelantik,areworkingtowards creatingasafeandrespectfulenvironment foreveryoneinBali.
disturbancesamongotherguestsonvilla premises.
Theshockinganddisrespectfulnatureof thisincidenthasraisedseriousconcerns withinthelocalcommunityandamong thosecommittedtopreservingBalinese culture.Authoritiesareemphasizingthe utmostimportanceofrespectinglocal customsandmaintainingdecorumin publicspaces.Theyurgeallvisitorsto embraceandappreciatetherichcultural heritageofBaliwhilebehavingresponsibly andconsiderately.
Effortstoprotectandpreservethesanctity ofBali'sculturaltraditionsremainatop priorityastheislandcontinuestowelcome touristsfromaroundtheworld.Authorities, culturalinstitutions,andcommunity leadersareworkingtogethertoreinforce theimportanceofculturalrespectand responsibletourismtoensureBali's reputationasadestinationofcultural signifcanceandnaturalbeautyendures.
GarudaIndonesiaShiftsFocustoEnhancingDomesticAirRoutes,Emphasizing StrategicPartnershipsandthePotentialofDomesticTourism
reachandprovideseamlesstravel experiencesforpassengers.
ErickThohir,theMinisterforState-Owned Enterprises,hasrevealedanewdirection forGarudaIndonesia,thenationalfag carrier.Inarecentannouncementreported bytheStateNewsAgencyAntaraon Thursday,25May2023,Thohirstatedthat GarudaIndonesiawillconcentrateon improvingitsdomesticairroutesratherthan expandingitsinternationalnetwork. Asthecabinetministerresponsiblefor GarudaIndonesia,Thohirconfrmedthat theairlineintendstopursuecollaborations withinternationalcarriersthatcanoffer increasedglobalconnectivity.Potential partnersincluderenownedairlinessuchas QatarAirways,EmiratesAirlines,and SingaporeAirlines.Byforgingstrategic allianceswiththesecarriers,Garuda Indonesiaaimstoenhanceitsinternational
Furthermore,Thohirhighlightedtheairline's plansforstrategicrestructuringandseeking partnerships.HementionedtheIndonesia InvestmentAuthority(INA),establishedin February2021asIndonesia'ssovereign wealthfundwithatargetofmanagingassets worthUS$24.5billion.Thohirexpressed opennesstocollaborationwithINA, recognizingitspotentialtofacilitatestrategic alliancesthatcanbeneftGarudaIndonesia andcontributetothegrowthoftheaviation industry.
ThohiremphasizedthatIndonesia,beingan archipelagicnation,cannotsolelyrelyon trainconnectivityforinter-island transportation.Hestressedtheimportanceof alternativeoptions,suchasmaritime transportationanddomesticfightsoperated byGarudaIndonesiaanditssubsidiary Citilink.Thesedomesticairroutesplayavital roleinfacilitatingtravelwithinthecountry andconnectingvariousdomestictourism destinations.Bystrengtheningtheseroutes, GarudaIndonesiaaimstoenhance connectivityandcontributetothegrowthof thedomestictourismsector.
TheMinisterofState-OwnedEnterprises acknowledgedtheimmensevalueofthe domestictravelmarket.Garuda Indonesia'sdatashowsthatdomesticair travelcontributestoasignifcantportionof theairline'srevenue,accountingfor78%, whichamountstoRp.1,400trillion.In contrast,internationaltravelrepresents 22%ofthecompany'sbusiness, generatingatotalvalueofRp.300trillion. Thesefgureshighlightthesubstantial potentialofthedomestictourismmarket andtheneedtoprioritizefightservicesfor localtourists.
Inconclusion,ErickThohiremphasized theimportanceoffocusingondomesticair routestounlockthesignifcantpotentialof domestictourismdestinations.By enhancingconnectivitywithinthecountry, GarudaIndonesiaaimstoprovide convenientandeffcienttraveloptionsfor domestictravelers,contributingtothe growthofthedomestictourismsector. Throughstrategicpartnershipsanda renewedfocusondomesticroutes, GarudaIndonesiaaimstosolidifyits positionasaleadingairlineintheregion andsupportthedevelopmentof Indonesia'stourismindustry.
