10 US Dollars Of Foreign Tourists To Bali Socialized Starting September

DENPASAR - Bali Governor Wayan Koster after the Bali DPRD plenary session which approved five draft regional regulations including the issue of levy of levies to foreign tourists said that the program is planned to start socializing in September 2023.

"Not now, waiting for the Ministry of Home Affairs to be promulgated before it will be socialized, approximately socialization in September," said Koster in Denpasar as reported by ANTARA, Monday, July 24.

Koster wants the Rp150 thousand or 10 US dollars levy program for foreign tourists to be socialized first before it is estimated that it can be implemented in February 2024.

The levies addressed to foreign tourists who come to the Island of the Gods will later be used to protect Balinese culture and nature, where the payment process is carried out electronically and directly into the treasury of Bali Province.

"I will convey this Raperda to the Minister of Home Affairs for the facilitation process. I hope that the facilitation process can run smoothly and do not encounter obstacles in the discussion at the Ministry of Home Affairs," said Koster.

After the Raperda regarding the retribution levy is approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the socialization process can take place and its implementation can be an integrated policy with other policies.

In addition to the issue of levy fees, on that occasion the Bali DPRD also approved a number of regional regulations that could also increase regional income.

Chairman of the Bali DPRD I Nyoman Adi Wiryatama said that including the Bali Provincial Raperda on the Contribution to the Protection of Culture and the Bali Natural Environment from other Legal and Unbinding Sources, and the Bali Provincial Raperda on Social Responsibility and the Company's Environment.

In addition, the Raperda of Bali Province concerning Regional Capital Participation to Limited Companies for Regional Credit Guarantees for Bali Province and the Bali Provincial Raperda on Regional Capital Participation for Regional Companies of the Bali Cultural Center.

Decided, determined, first, to grant approval for the stipulation of the draft Bali Provincial regulations into regional regulations. Second, this decision comes into effect on the date of stipulation. It was set in Bali on July 24, 2023. The gust was conveyed to the Minister of Home Affairs," Adi continued with the screams of agreement from the plenary session participants.