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Bali authorities close illegal beauty clinic operating without licenses and employing foreign staff
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Indonesian authorities have shut down PRIME Skin Clinic, formerly Elasto Beauty, in Bali for operating without a valid license and unlawfully employing foreign medical personnel. The Head of the Ministry of Health’s Communication and Public Information Bureau, Aji Muhawarman, stated that the closure protects the public and maintains Bali's reputation as a safe wellness tourism destination. The action followed a coordinated investigation by the Ministry of Health and other government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, Manpower, Home Affairs, and the State Intelligence Agency BIN, along with the Indonesian National Armed Forces TNI and regional health offices. The clinic was found to be unregistered with the Ministry of Health’s database, and its medical services were not rendered by qualified professionals holding valid Registration Certificates STR and Practice Permits SIP. Authorities have secured the premises and evidence for legal proceedings, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy for unlicensed medical practices and the use of staff without proper credentials.
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