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View all search resultsEach year, millions of visitors flock to the country’s coastline, one of the longest in the world. Many beaches, however, still lack adequate safety measures, including lifeguards and warning signs, leaving swimmers vulnerable to accidents and fatalities.
Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa has urged Bali authorities to devise rules requiring people visiting the island to use local tour guides, following two recent reports of sexual violence against tourists in the past few weeks.
The economic potential from foreign tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays is estimated to reach Rp 29 trillion (US$1.83 billion), highlighting the anticipated impact of tourist activities on Indonesia's economy during the festive season.
The Bali administration has warned foreign tourists visiting the popular resort island against making cryptocurrency payments, with the governor, I Wayan Koster, saying the practice is illegal in Indonesia and violators can face one year in prison or fines.
The head of the Bali Law and Human Rights Agency, Anggiat Napitupulu, said the foreigners had been deported for various violations of immigration law from the beginning of January to March 25.
Two Polish nationals will be deported for flouting the ban of Nyepi, the day of silence, after being at Purnama Beach in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, and arguing with pecalang (Balinese traditional guards) when reprimanded on Wednesday.
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