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Latvian national reported missing from May 28 th has been spotted eating trash on the beachfront of Sanur

Latvian national reported missing from May 28 th has been spotted eating trash on the beachfront of Sanur

The 4 month missing tourist Gatis Baumanis from Latia  have long been spotted  in the Sanur beach area Gatis was recorded by The warung owner D. P. witnesses the unusable scene and recorded him eating trash from several rubbish bins belonging to beachfront restaurant located on Sanur beachfront . she added the video on Facebook  where the video went viralIn the video he is recognised  as Gatis appears in a sleeveless shirt and wears shorts and  also carried a  suitcase.Occasionally, when finding objects, they are immediately eaten. This unusual  behaving of Gatis when eating out of  the rubbish bins  is of concern to other tourists and pedestrians who happen to pass by.

Gatis disappeared after he brook up his relation  with his girlfriend. Since May 28 2018, his family has never been seen Gatis, so the family chose to reported missing with reward of 10.000 USD.

Admittedly, a search for Gatis, wason the way to the edge of the abyss carried by the villa and  the river found no sign of the life of the tall man. "There was no trace at all as there was a suspicion that Gatis had fallen into the abyss inside the villa.Ubud police chief, Kompol Raka Sugita, confirmed there were reports of his disappearance of foreigners. and was considered  as mysterious on August 16 th 2018.

However on 22/10/2018 the Ubud police personal checked the missing tourist  who looks similar but it not Gatis, but Bulgarian homeless tourist.    

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The police will continue to chearch for the missing person named Gatis Baumanis, 192 cm tall, curly hair, wide ears ,sharp nose medium body shape.. 

Source : https://radarbali.jawapos.com

 

32 year old australian died in hospital due sever head injuries caused by motorbike crash into the wall of Santo Paulos Church in North Kuta

32 year old australian died in hospital  due sever head injuries caused by motorbike crash into the wall of Santo Paulos Church in North Kuta

Property valuer Callan Jay Everts, 32, was riding back to his villa with friends after dinner in the Indonesian holiday hotspot when he crashed into the wall of Santo Paulus Church in North Kuta on Wednesday morning.

His sisters Michelle Howard and Neesha Reitsema said his friends, who were travelling a little bit behind their brother, found him unconscious. He was then taken to Sanglah Hospital for treatment but sadly died.

“We loved him so much,” Ms Howard said as she fought back tears. “He was our baby brother. We doted on him from day one. He could no wrong in our eyes.

“I said to mum of ‘all people in my life I have never had a bad word or bad altercation with him’. “He was just the purest, most gentle, generous person. He would drop everything in a heartbeat. He didn’t think about himself. He could of. He was 30-year-old guy with no commitments. He could have been all about himself but he completely wasn’t.

“He was always there for us, always at family events. He made such an effort with his friends and family. That is who he was. That is how I want to remember him.”

Mum Nellie added: “I will always remember Callan as a loving, caring son. Always had my back, loved his father. I know he was just the best. He really was.”

Exactly how Mr Everts came off his scooter is not yet known, however his family insist he was wearing a helmet at the time.

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Earlier reports said emergency crews found a helmet tied to a Honda bike at the crash scene.

“We would like to make it very clear that he was wearing a helmet,” the family said. “His friends have told us he was wearing a helmet.”

They also revealed they almost lost Callan 16 years ago adding because of the accident he was not a big drinker and dismissed any suggestions he was drinking at the time of the crash.

“He almost died 16 years ago and we are so blessed to have had 16 more precious years with Callan,” they said. “When he had his accident 16 years ago, he injured his liver so he’s not a big drinker.”

They added: “Callan was a much loved son, brother and uncle and one of the best friends you could have.

“We will remember our brother as a kind and beautiful soul who genuinely cared for his family. He was a doting uncle to his nephews and nieces. He was a child of God and a committed Christian. And we know that he is in eternal glory in Heaven and this gives us comfort at this time.”

Source : https://thewest.com.au

Elevent Edition of the Bali International Triathlon at Mertasari Beach , Sanur October 21 2018

Elevent Edition of the Bali International Triathlon at Mertasari Beach , Sanur  October 21 2018

 

First held in 2007, The 11th running of  the Herbalife Bali International Triathlon will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

To accommodate a growing number of race participants and spectators, the 2018 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon will remain at the picturesque and welcoming traditional village of Sanur.

As in years past, the swim start of the race starts just after sunrise with this year’s race stroking the calms waters off Sanur’s Mertasari Beach, followed by bike sprints down the Ngurah Rai By Pass in Sanur and back to the beach side transition area before finishing with a road race through the streets of Sanur.

This year’s title sponsor, Herbalife Indonesia, is part of the worldwide nutritional organization, now working in 90 nations around the world.

Back in 2018 as the title sponsor, Herbalife’s championing of good health, sound nutrition and a healthful life style is a mirror-reflection of the lifestyle embraced by dedicated triathletes.

With more than 2,000 athletes expected to joing the Olympic, Sprint and Fun Run at the 2018 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon. As in year past, we expect all age categories to be well represented  with participants from Indonesia more than 29 foreign countries expected to travel to Bali.

Swim Hard, Run Hard, Cycle Hard and Play Hard

Join the 2018 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon and find out why Indonesia’s first triathlon remains the best triathlon. Past  honors include being dubbed the “Triathlon with a Soul” and cited as “Best Triathlon Run Short Course in Asia 2017 by Asiatri.com and “Best Destination Triathlon” by Competitor Magazine (USA).

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Join the unique style and fun that only Bali can offer, that include:

  • Special offers on hotels, tours and attractions.
  • Welcoming cocktail reception on the Friday night, October 19 before the race.
  • Bike tour and Balinese bike blessing on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
  • Popular “high-carb” pre-race dinner on Saturday, October 20, 2018
  • Race Day on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
  • Commemorative t-shirst,  attractive finisher medals and race category trophies
  • Race Expo with Interesting stalls and non-stop music at the transition area
  • Post-race sundown party

  • The first Triathlon in 2007 initiated and self-funded by Bali Discovery Events The event was named “Best Destination Triathlon” by Competitor Magazine USA
  • The II-IV Bali International Triathlon 2008-2010 main sponsor title by MRA Media In 2010 the event was named “Top 10 Vacation Triathlon” for 2010 by Triathlete Magazine, USA. In this year the event also developed the tagline “Triathlon for the Soul”
  • The V-VII Bali International Triathlon 2011-2013 main sponsor title by Biznet
  • The VIII-X Bali International Triathlon 2015-2017 main sponsor by Herbalife

The elevent edition of the “Triathlon For The Soul” – the Herbalife Bali International Triathlon will return with growing excitement at the new venue Mertasari Beach Sanur, Bali on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

The race starts shortly after sunrise with a swim in the waters of Mertasari Beach, followed by a bike sprint on from Bypass Sanur and finishing with a road race in Sanur area circling back to the beach.

The Race

Categories for men and women, individual and team relay:

  • Olympic Distance Event:  1.5 km swim, 40 km bike race and 10 km road race
  • Sprint Distance: 0.5 km swim, 20 km bike race and 5 km road race
  • 5 Km fun run

Confused western woman holidaying in Bali troubled Ubud police and after second arrest finally handled over to social services

Confused western woman holidaying in Bali troubled Ubud police and after second arrest finally handled over to social services

A female tourist is reported to be often anxious at Puri Ubud. Finally, she did not want to mention their identity and was  arrested twice on 18/10/2018.

When she nearly  announced her name, she  run away instead and was afterwards  handed over to the Social Service.

The Head of the Satpol PP Gianyar Cokorda Agusnawa, stated  that she was arrested by the officers, but not in the category of mental disorder.

"She pretended to have lost her memory, but do not want to mention the name and country of origin, "said Agusnawa, yesterday.

Agusnawa said, her arrest has been make after a report  from a security guard at Puri Ubud. In the castle, the blonde woman entered into a  private family castle.

She entered and entered a room and said that she lost her wallet, The security guard know this was not correct behaving  and reported it to Satpol PP, "

Received a report, the woman  was finally arrested  and then taken to the Gianyar Satpol PP Office. 

"When we asked, she still admitted losing his wallet," 

Strangely, she did not want to mention his name. She only said it was named Love and came from a country of love.

"After we talked to her, she seemed to be neglected, so we invited her to the Social Service," he explained.

 When they were about to be taken to the Social Service, she fled to the Gianyar market.

Satpol PP officers followed her to  the west of the market, reaching the Darmagiri Street of Gianyar.

"Thanks to the alertness of the members, we have arrested her again. I stopped at the Gianyar Regional Police Station, "he explained.

In the police station, she still  not wan to mentioning her name and national origin. At the police station she could draw a meaningful heart called Love.

 

 

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"After that we will broad her back to the Social Service Office," he explained. In the social service that she will be handled over to the Social Rehabilitation Division (Resos).

The social service officer questioned her, but still did not want to mention her identity.

 "When she was invited to speak, she still didn't want to mention which hotel she is staying or  which country she is comming from.

That is to say, if we are confused here we will go home to Immigration, "said Head of Social Affairs Office of Gianyar, Ida Bagus Rawisnu, yesterday.

Source https://radarbali.jawapos.com

Hundreds of bird lovers from Bali and surrounding islands gathered in Karangasem for the Singing Bird Competition

Hundreds of bird lovers from Bali and surrounding islands gathered in Karangasem for the Singing Bird Competition

Hundreds of chirping birds from all over Bali to outside regions such as Java and Lombok gathered at the Padang Kerta stadium, Amlapura to take part in the program of the Singing Bird Competition of the Karangasem Cup 1 Regent which was held this afternoon, Sunday (10/14/2018).

There are at least about 10 types of chirping birds competed in the event that was held for the first time on this Lahar Earth such as Canary, Lovebird, Anis Merah, Cendet, Cak ijo, Kacer, Murai Batu, Cak Beard and Pleci Birds.
 
One of the contestants from Kikian Hamlet, Sidemen, Karangasem, Putu Agus Ari Swardana said he was carrying a Kenari type bird which incidentally had already won several championship chanting competitions held by some chirping bird lovers communities. Swardana himself claimed to have cared for the Canary bird since he was still a child until he grew up and managed to get some champions.
 
Meanwhile, the bird chirping competition was opened by the Head of the Youth and Sports Education Office, I Gusti Ngurah Sartika representing the Regent of Karangasem, I Gusti Ayu Mas Sumatri.
 
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In his remarks, Gusti Ngurah Sartika conveyed, the first time the event was held with a scale of participant
s from outside Karangasem Regency, even from outside Bali was expected to have an impact on the economy in Karangasem Regency especially to bird lovers.
 
During this time, similar competitions were acknowledged by Sartika as had already been done, only just a small scale with local contestants. "Hopefully this activity can continue at least once a year, so bird lovers in Karangasem can increase," said Sartika when reading the speech of the Regent of Karangasem.
 
Meanwhile, the opening of the chirping bird contest was marked by the release of a number of birds by the competition committee along with invited guests in attendance. On the one hand, for the champions prepared charter and trophies and also provided dolprise in the form of motorbikes and other attractive prizes.  
 
Source : https://www.beritabali.com
 

Tragic party ended presumably caused by electric shock killed young resident of Pemuteran village whilst holding his microphone

Tragic party ended presumably caused by electric shock killed young resident of Pemuteran village whilst holding his microphone

21 year old Putu Miki Santara from  Buleleng, was killed allegedly due to electric shock, on Wednesday (10/17/2018) around 12.00 a.m.

According to information, death picked up Santara's victim when he was busy partying hard drinks such as arak and tuak while karaoke, together with her colleagues. The party was held at Ketut Wertu's house, in Banjar Bukit Teledu, Pemuteran Village. Allegedly, electricity stung Santara's victim's body, when he was holding a microphone.

According to witness testimony in the police, when holding the mic, Sentana's victim was able to sing. Just a few seconds of singing, Sentara's victim suddenly did not fall from his seat, and was unconscious. He fell in a position still holding the mic. His colleagues who saw this incident rushed to rescue the victims of Sentana. But when his body was touched, his colleagues claimed to feel an electric shock. Until one of the residents immediately pulled the mic cable from the socket, to then escape the Sentana victim to Gerokgak Health Center II.

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Unfortunately, when he arrived at the puskesmas, the medical authorities said that if the Sentana victim had died. The fingers of his right hand were found to turn blue, his tongue protruded, and the discharge from his anus. This incident also made his parents hit hard. Nevertheless, before the police, Sentana's parents agreed to accept this incident as a disaster, and refused to do an autopsy.

Head of Public Relations of Buleleng Police, Iptu Sumarjaya when confirmed confirmed the existence of the incident.

"At that time the victim along with his colleagues helped his neighbor Ketut Wertu make fangs in preparation for marriage. After finishing putting the victim's fangs together with his friends, they started drinking arak (GGH) and tuak while karaoke. Initially the mic was held by his colleague named AGUS, at that time the mic condition was mediocre. After a while, the mic was taken by the victim and suddenly he fell suspected to be electrocuted, "said the Head of the Sumarjaya Subdivision.

Kasubbag Sumarjaya added, at this time the police were still carrying out an investigation to ascertain whether the Sentana victim was killed due to electric shock or other factors.

Source : www.balipuspanews.com

Four smuggled turtles into Bali have been finally released by the Kura-Kura Nusa Penida Foundation

Four smuggled turtles into Bali have been finally released by the Kura-Kura Nusa Penida Foundation

Four confiscated turtles that had previously been taken to  the Kura-Kura Nusa Penida Foundation on Monday (15/10/2018 ]

  were finally released to the open sea in the waters of Ped Village, Nusa Penida District.

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The released turtle consisted of three green turtles and one hawksbill turtle. .

Person in Charge of Kura-Kura Nusa Penida Foundation, Drh. Eliza, revealed, four turtles released were turtles caught in contraband from Madura to Denpasar in Jembrana, on July 4, 2018.

 "In total there are 27 turtles smuggled into Bali. Of the total 21 turtles were immediately released a few days after being confiscated.

While six turtles were collected at the Kurma Asih KPP and deposited at the Turtle Foundation in August 2018.

According to Eliza, the four turtled confiscated turtles suffered from papilloma, a type of tumor caused by the herpes virus.

One turtle came in a very weak condition and needed intensive therapy for 4-5 days.

"While other turtles undergo tumor removal surgery at the end of August 2018," he explained.

It was explained, during the treatment period the turtle did not want to eat fish or seaweed like hawksbill turtles that were enlarged in captivity.

These turtles only want to eat sea sponges like wild turtles on the high seas. While to get a sponge is quite difficult and the type of sponge each turtle likes is different.

 "Because of this consideration we submitted to the BKSDA to release the turtle.

When released, the condition is already very good and his injuries have healed perfectly, "he explained.

According to him, turtle is still quite easy to find in the Nusa Penida region.

However, he could not ensure that this condition could last until when he saw the growth of the construction

 of the pier which was quite lively and  the watersports in Nusa Penida could be considered  as a threat to the turtles.

In addition there are several other factors that can threaten the lives of turtles, ranging from global warming, the increasing number of plastic waste in the sea.

"The beach where the turtle hatches is not suitable for nesting. To lay eggs, adult turtles will return to the place where they hatched. While the ideal place (beach conditions) has been very difficult,

Source : https://radarbali.jawapos.com

Truck driver arrested in Jembrana for transporting illegally logged wood from the West Bali National Park to deliver in Banyuwangi , Java

Truck driver arrested in Jembrana for transporting illegally logged wood from the West Bali National Park  to deliver in Banyuwangi  , Java

Jembrana Police stoppe truck driver transporting illigal wood on 10/10/2018 in the Sumbersari area 

Tthe police also managed to secure 92 sonokeling logs of various sizes in the limited production forest area of ​​the Sumbersari, Melaya block.

Jembrana Police Criminal Investigation Unit AKP Yusak A Sooai with permission from the Jembrana Police Chief.

reeived information from the public if there was a truck in an empty state entering the limited production forest area of ​​the Sumbersari block, Melaya District, Jembrana.

Then Jembrana Police buser members monitored the truck and on Wednesday morning (10/10/2018 ) the police found a DK 9327 PH truck in full charge out of the forest so that interception and inspection were immediately carried out. Where the truck was driven by suspect I Putu Pujiawan who claimed to have carried out the transport of Sumbersari forest timber with the aim of Banyuwangi without being equipped with a certificate of validity of forest products.

Then the suspect was taken to the Jembrana Police Station. After physical checking of wood transported by Putu Pujiawan, the type of sonokeling amounted to 77 stems. The suspect did so because initially when he passed in the area Sumbersari on a trip to find cargo in Surabaya was stopped by a man who was not known to drive a black Honda motorcycle with a nopol unknown. He was asked to transport the wood to Ketapang-Banyuwangi with a promise to pay Rp. 1,500,000.

Because the truck being driven is empty so Putu Pujiawan is willing. In addition to the cost of the trip, he followed the person to direct the truck which was taken into the rocky road about 200 meters from the main road / public road.

After being declared until Putu Pujiawan immediately opened the back of the truck, he did not see anything because the surroundings were very dark and only saw four men including the man who stopped him.

Feeling tired and sleepy, Putu Pujiawan returned to the truck and slept. Not long after he was awakened by the man and told to run a truck because he had finished raising the wood on the truck. Without thinking Putu Pujiawan immediately ran the truck to go to Banyuwangi. Whereas the person also walked on a motorcycle in front of the truck. However, just about to cross the main road, Putu Pujiawan was stopped by the officers and found 77 sonokeling logs.

 

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Now the suspect is detained at Jembrana Regional Police and charged under Article 12 letter e (individual who intentionally transports, controls or owns timber forest products that are not equipped together with a certificate of legal validity of forest products) Law 18 of 2013 concerning the prevention and eradication of forest destruction by imprisonment a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years and a fine of at least Rp. 500 million and a maximum of Rp. 2.5 billion.The results of development in the Sumbersari forest area also found 92 various sizes of sonokeling logs. Jembrana police station is also still developing dozens of these woods.

Source : http://www.balipost.com 

 

 

15 Edition of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival during 24/28 October is now South east Asia's leading cultural and literary event.

15 Edition of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival during  24/28 October is now South east Asia's leading cultural and literary event.

For its 15th year as Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas, the UWRF has revealed a stellar lineup of authors, journalists, artists and activists from 30 countries. Often described as a human rights festival under the guise of a literary event, in its milestone year the UWRF promises a world of stories, ideas and solutions at a time when amplifying diverse voices and rarely-heard perspectives is more critical than ever.

From Indonesia to Ireland, Sweden to Spain, the Philippines to Pakistan and dozens of countries in between, the five-day program of insightful in-conversations, intimate literary lunches, impassioned debates and powerful performances – all held in Ubud’s most magical venues – will demonstrate why the UWRF has evolved into one of the world’s top writers festivals.

From humble beginnings in 2004, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated literary and artistic events – an annual pilgrimage for lovers of literature and conversation.

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Bringing together some of the world’s most powerful voices in a melting pot of artists, authors, thinkers and performers, the Festival is a platform for meaningful exchange and cross-cultural dialogue. A place where artists and audiences alike can discuss shared inspirations, ideas and concerns, the Festival transcends cultural and geographical borders to create a truly global community.

Across five days, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival delivers an eclectic program of events – from fiery conversations to intimate literary lunches, gripping live performances to hands-on workshops.

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is the major annual project of the not-for-profit foundation, the Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati. It was first conceived of by Janet DeNeefe, Co-founder of the Foundation, as a healing project in response to the first Bali bombing.

More info : http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/

Australian tourist killed in Nusa Ceningan just hours after cliff jump from Mahana Point at Blue Lagoon

Australian tourist killed in Nusa Ceningan  just hours after cliff jump from Mahana Point at Blue Lagoon

 

The  44 year old Australian  Jordanoff Justin killed after jumping into the sea at Cliff Jumping tourist attraction

at Mahana Point in Ceningan Hamlet, Lembongan Village, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency , Friday ( 12/10/2018)

Information gathered from Nusa Penida Police said that the chronology of this incident occurred around 2:30 p.m.

Based on information from the victim's friend, Vanesa said, the victim complained of headaches and felt hot on his  face.

At that time, they were on their second trip to the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction on foot.

 

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"Upon arrival at the Blue Lagoon , the victim was told to sit and drink water and coca-cola bought by his friend.

However, the condition of the victims did not improve. It is known that Jordanoff's condition continued to deteriorate until he lost consciousness.

Kontan, a friend of the victim tried to find a passenger car that happened to pass by there.

After finding a car ride, the victim was immediately rushed to the  Clinic in Lembongan Village.

"But from the information of officers who guard in East Medical, the victim came there dead," he explained.

Knowing this, the East Medical and the relatives of the victims decided to immediately send the bodies to the Sanglah HospitalForensic Installation to undergo an examination.

Until now, the incident has been handled by the Nusa Penida police officer in Klungkung .

Meanwhile, the results of an external examination to ascertain the cause of death of the victim are still unknown. Sanglah Hospital's forensic team is still carrying out an examination of the victim's body. 

Source : http://bali.tribunnews.com

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