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'They're using Covid-19 as a joke': Influencers in Bali may be deported for painted face mask prank

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/asia/theyre-using-covid-19-joke-influencers-bali-may-be-deported-painted-face-mask-prank
By Rainer Cheung, rainercheung@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 23 April 2021 at 06:23 pm


A pair of foreign influencers residing in Bali had their passports seized by authorities on Thursday, for tricking a security guard at a supermarket with a mask drawn on with face paint last Friday (April 16)
PHOTO: A pair of foreign influencers residing in Bali had their passports seized by authorities on Thursday, for tricking a security guard at a supermarket with a mask drawn on with face paint last Friday (April 16).
Photo from Instagram/Niluh Djelantik
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They might have called it a prank, but no one was laughing.

For tricking a security guard at a supermarket with a mask drawn on with face paint last Friday (April 16), a pair of foreign influencers residing in Bali had their passports seized by authorities on Thursday.

The two — a female Russian national and a male Taiwanese national — will be questioned by the Public Order Agency today (April 23), a spokesman from the regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights told the media.


The two — a female Russian national and a male Taiwanese national — will be questioned by the Public Order Agency today (April 23), a spokesman from the regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights told the media.
PHOTO: The two — a female Russian national and a male Taiwanese national — will be questioned by the Public Order Agency today (April 23), a spokesman from the regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights told the media.
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"After that, they will be examined together with Immigration to take the decision on whether or not to deport them," he added.

The head of the Public Order Agency said they will issue a recommendation letter to the Immigration authorities, requesting for the pair to be deported.

He criticised the actions of the two: "Their actions have injured efforts to enforce health protocols."


They will be examined together with Immigration to take the decision on whether or not to deport them
PHOTO: "They will be examined together with Immigration to take the decision on whether or not to deport them," a spokesman from the regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights told the media.
Image from ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika
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This comes after the pair sparked massive online backlash for their viral stunt video.

The video, uploaded onto the male influencer's Facebook page, showed the pair attempting to enter a supermarket without a face mask.

After a security guard turned them away, they paint a mask onto the female influencer's face. They then return to the supermarket and filmed themselves walking about the premises, joking about how no one seemed to have noticed what they were doing.


Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has issued a new regulation to enforce prevention protocols to Bali residents, including expats who are residing on the island during the pandemic.
PHOTO: Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has issued a new regulation to enforce prevention protocols to Bali residents, including expats who are residing on the island during the pandemic. Governor Koster said expats violating policies will first receive a higher fine and second-time offenders will be “immediately deported”.
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The video has since been removed from the male influencer's page. Both their Instagram accounts have been made private at the time of writing.

"These two people don't have empathy, they're using Covid-19 as a joke," slammed Niluh Djelantik, a Balinese designer and politician on Instagram. "Don't let them step on Bali's dignity."

Netizens lambasted the pair for making light of the Covid-19 situation in the country, which has seen 1.63 million cases and left over 44,000 dead.


Netizens lambasted the pair for making light of the Covid-19 situation in the country, which has seen 1.63 million cases and left over 44,000 dead.
PHOTO: Netizens lambasted the pair for making light of the Covid-19 situation in the country, which has seen 1.63 million cases and left over 44,000 dead.
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As of April 13, Indonesia has a total of 10 districts and cities located within red zones — areas with high risks of transmission — five of which are within Bali itself.


As of April 13, Indonesia has a total of 10 districts and cities located within red zones — areas with high risks of transmission — five of which are within Bali itself.
PHOTO: As of April 13, Indonesia has a total of 10 districts and cities located within red zones — areas with high risks of transmission — five of which are within Bali itself.
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In a bid to curb the spread of the virus, Bali has a mandatory mask rule. Failure to comply would result in a fine of IDR1 million (S$91) for first-time offences. Repeat offenders may be subjected to being deported.


In a bid to curb the spread of the virus, Bali has a mandatory mask rule. Failure to comply would result in a fine of IDR1 million (S$91) for first-time offences. Repeat offenders may be subjected to being deported.
PHOTO: The central government, assistance and cooperation has supported by providing training to develop some of our agriculture products such as seaweed, Poh mango, coconut and cassava. Nusa Penida was chosen because the island has so much potential for sources of income other than tourism.
Agriculture could provide a living for the local communities while the tourism sector is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Regional governments keep on observing this training program to assure that people will get the benefits of learning new skill sets.
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Bali Will Host 20 National Events To Attract Domestic Visitors In 2021
Bali Will Host 20 National Events To Attract Domestic Visitors In 2021
PHOTO: Bali Will Host 20 National Events To Attract Domestic Visitors In 2021
The Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa said that Bali is expected to host these big events this year to attract more domestic visitors, especially when the border remains closed for international visitors.
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By Rainer Cheung, rainercheung@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 23 April 2021 at 06:23 pm
Reference
[1] Rainer Cheung, rainercheung@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 'They're using Covid-19 as a joke': Influencers in Bali may be deported for painted face mask prank, posted on 23 April 2021 at 06:23 pm, https://www.asiaone.com/asia/theyre-using-covid-19-joke-influencers-bali-may-be-deported-painted-face-mask-prank


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