Caucasians Act In Bali, Sandiaga Alludes To The Role Of Alcoholic Drink Providers

Menparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno when interviewed about British foreigners breaking into the airport in Badung, Bali, Friday (14/6/2024). ANTARA/Ni Putu Putri Muliantari

BADUNG - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno alluded to the role of the alcoholic beverage provider in the aftermath of the behavior of British foreigner Damon Anthony Alexander Hills (50) who broke through the airport with a truck at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar, Bali.

"Those who provide drinks have a duty, say to sit down first, don't continue drinking, don't end up losing consciousness because they lose consciousness can make people do anything," said Sandiaga in Badung Regency, Bali, Friday, June 14.

Sandiaga Uno, who was interviewed after a meeting with Bulgarian, Panamanian and Saudi Arabian Famtrip participants, said his party had often communicated with related industries.

In fact, there should be training and special certificates for industries selling alcoholic beverages.

Menparekraf menyebutkan beberapa destinasi kelas dunia yang menjajakan minuman holkohol sudah menjalankan kewajiban tersebut, menurutnya, ini yang harus dilakukan seluruh pengusaha serupa.

"Yes, tourists must be told, such as some of their world-class destinations with more quality, there are limits, once they go beyond orders, the bar and waiters say no this is over," he said.

According to Sandiaga, visitors with high consumption of alcoholic beverages should not be allowed to go home alone, but must be accompanied or use a substitute driver to anticipate unlawful acts due to conditions under the influence of alcohol.

"Yes, if they lose consciousness for consuming excessive alcohol, they can carry out activities that not only violate the law but also norms, there are also those who take off their clothes," said Sandiaga, quoted by ANTARA.

It is known that on Sunday (9/6) night the British foreigner who violated the law was secured at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, where he was suspected of seizing a truck loaded with grain and driving recklessly to the point of damaging a number of facilities.

For this incident, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy firmly supports the provision of legal sanctions as a deterrent effect, not only deportation but also the prohibition of visiting all destinations in Indonesia.

"This needs support not only law enforcement officials but the community and the tourism ecosystem in order to remind tourists that if they drink there are limits and drug use is prohibited and will be dealt with very seriously, the use of alcohol or what can trigger unlawful behavior, we must limit it," he said.