Bali’s Efforts to Ensure Tourist Compliance with “Do’s and Don’ts” Guidelines Struggle Amidst Recent Incidents

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Despite the issuance of comprehensive tourist guidelines by the Provincial Government of Bali for foreign tourists visiting the island, it appears that compliance remains a challenge. The latest incident involves a group of tourists committed sexual intercourse in front of a local resident’s house, highlighting the ongoing issue of tourist misbehaviour.

In response to these incidents, Dewa Made Indra, the Secretary of Bali Province, acknowledged that the government’s efforts to introduce the tourist guidelines have not yielded immediate results. “No matter what regulations we put in place, they require time for socialisation. We must remember that tourists are ever-changing; those who arrived today will be replaced by new ones tomorrow. While we are engaging with today’s tourists, tomorrow brings a new group. This continuous turnover necessitates ongoing socialisation efforts,” he explained on Wednesday, the 20th of September, 2023.

Meanwhile, the tourist “Do’s and Don’ts” guidelines has been widely disseminated through social media and online platforms to educate tourists on expected behaviour while visiting Bali.

Bali tourist guidelines issued by the provincial government
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Indra emphasised that the Provincial Government of Bali needs more authority to take direct action against misbehaving tourists. Instead, they have to coordinate with relevant authorities, depending on the nature of the offence. “If it involves criminal violations, we coordinate with the police. If it relates to immigration violations, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is the competent authority. We work in collaboration with those agencies,” he stated.

The recent incident has once again underscored the challenges faced by Bali in maintaining appropriate behaviour among its foreign visitors. While the government has taken steps to educate tourists about local customs and regulations, ensuring their compliance remains a continuous effort that requires collaboration with various law enforcement agencies. Bali’s authorities are determined to work towards creating a more respectful and harmonious environment for both tourists and local residents, even as they recognise the enduring nature of this challenge.

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