Indonesia News/Updates
Yeah. Why's that Udo?
Just curious on cost and if Airlines were loading up the Peak Season Prices.
Just had a look for late April Jetstar Melb to Bali direct $227 one way (perth less, Sydney & Brisbane strangely almost double)
Qantas, Singapore, Malaysia airlines etc double or more.
Had a quick look at July about $220-$330 for Melb-Sydney-Brisbane one way Jetstar
Problem is Jetstar have been selling flights but cancelling them all, only airline i know of currently flying into Bali is Singapore Airlines via Singapore.
Until VOA are given out im betting most airlines wont fly to Bali.
Syd -Dps
Jetstar around $750 return then with Add ons - 20kg and oversize baggage Fee
Virgin - $690 20kg baggage included
"The government is introducing a trial for entry without quarantine for foreign travellers arriving in Bali.
The trial is slated to begin on 14th March 2022.
“The government will also conduct a trial without quarantine for overseas travellers who come to Bali and it is planned to take effect on 14th March with several conditions,” said Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan in a virtual press conference on Sunday 27th February 2022.
Pandjaitan said the quarantine-free trial in Bali could even be implemented before 14th March. According to him, the trial will be accelerated if the trend of COVID-19 cases in Bali decreases in the next week."
More here https://indonesiaexpat.id/travel/quarantine-free-entry-to-bali-due-to-st...
Cheers, ID.
Bali Return Surfers testing Foot and Mouth Quarantine.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/guinea-pig-surfers-test-quarantine-r...
"It’s not necessary to close Australia’s borders with Indonesia to prevent a devastating outbreak of foot and mouth disease, according to the federal agriculture minister.
During today’s press conference, Murray Watt says he is confident the Indonesian government is taking the outbreak seriously.
“It would have a hugely damaging impact on our trade and our relationship with Indonesia... the advice is that is not necessary,” he said.
There are many countries around the world where foot and mouth disease is present and the borders were never closed to them even by the previous government, Watt added.
“That’s the similar approach that we’re taking in relation to Bali and Indonesia.”
Fragments of the virus were detected in Australia this week. However, they were not living particles.
from somewhere in this feed
https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-omicron-cases-gro...
so looks like we will YOLO foot & mouth, haven't had it since 1870s. Have no idea if it's as transmissable as other stuff that can be transported by planes, but the response seems in line with the spirit of the times. I feel Ag sector mustn't have enough pull in Canberra. Party on dudes.
Be careful where and with whom you park your pencil . https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-06/indonesia-considers-banning-extra...
Supafreak wrote:Be careful where and with whom you park your pencil . https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-06/indonesia-considers-banning-extra...
It aint new that Indonesia does not like western culture outside of Bali.
Doubt much will happen in Bali but could be open to blackmailing some gullible tourists.
The charges have to be based on police reports lodged by a spouse, parents or children so maybe not too much impact to the tourist?
Cannot see in making any difference in Bali or Jakarta... Maybe rural areas and as pointed out, had to be based on report by parent, spouse or child....
Criticizing President law not good for their young version of democracy though.
maddogmorley wrote:The charges have to be based on police reports lodged by a spouse, parents or children so maybe not too much impact to the tourist?
As long as the tourist is aware of the law of who can lodge a complaint, easy to bluff a half cut horny tourist with threats of jail if they don’t cough up some rupiah. The traffic cops where I lived in sanur had fake books printed with the costs of traffic infringements like eg . 250,000 rp for not wearing a helmet , but if you go to court it was 50,000 rp . Not saying it’s going to happen but I can see an easy scam here .
Supafreak wrote:maddogmorley wrote:The charges have to be based on police reports lodged by a spouse, parents or children so maybe not too much impact to the tourist?
As long as the tourist is aware of the law of who can lodge a complaint, easy to bluff a half cut horny tourist with threats of jail if they don’t cough up some rupiah. The traffic cops where I lived in sanur had fake books printed with the costs of traffic infringements like eg . 250,000 rp for not wearing a helmet , but if you go to court it was 50,000 rp . Not saying it’s going to happen but I can see an easy scam here .
Police sweep of Canggu and they will clean up! :)
3 years ? ……….Indonesian Parliament has passed revisions to its criminal code, which includes penalties for cohabitation and sex outside of marriage. These revisions will not come into force for three years. https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/indonesia
This will have zero effect on Bali or surrounds, don't let the media hype fool you.
It's all political to appease extreme elements in Government. That's it.
Very primitive. I hope WSL follows through with its human rights 'platform' and cancels all the events in Indo.
Beware fake e-VOA website, Indonesian immigration sayshttps://coconuts.co/bali/news/beware-fake-e-voa-website-indonesian-immig...
Hey guys,
Wondering what the go-to website is for Indonesian news/updates in English?
I'm mostly interested in Covid and international border related news. What's out there?