421 Foreigners Deported From Bali, Ministry Of Law And Human Rights: Higher Than 2023

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DENPASAR - Bali Immigration Officers have deported hundreds of Foreign Citizens (WNA) from January to September 26, 2024.

Head of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) Bali, Pramela Yunidar Pasaribu said that until September 26, 2024, the Immigration Office at the Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights had deported 412 foreigners. This figure has increased significantly compared to 2023.

"Where 335 foreigners were deported by the Immigration Office in Bali, including the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Denpasar, Singaraja, and the Denpasar Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim). Of the total, the Denpasar Rudenim recorded the most deportations with 211 people," said Pramela, Thursday, September 26.

"Increasing the mobility of foreigners must be addressed with high vigilance against their activities," he added.

Throughout 2024 surveillance operations, Bali Becik continued to be intensified until the end of September 2024. This operation succeeded in securing hundreds of foreigners which resulted in immigration administrative measures in the form of deportation and other actions against 412 people.

"I continue to urge the Immigration ranks throughout Bali to be responsive and consistent with potential disturbances from foreigners. We remain vigilant and ensure strict supervision at every entrance to Bali, both incidentally and periodically. Every violation by foreigners will be dealt with firmly," he explained.

Pramela also emphasized that immigration will not tolerate foreigners who misuse residence permits or are involved in activities that are not in accordance with applicable regulations.

"This has been proven by various deportation actions carried out by the Bali Immigration ranks against foreigners who are involved in activities that are not beneficial to Indonesia or even harm the national interest," he said.

He emphasized Bali Immigration's commitment to maintaining security and order through strict supervision. Inspection of travel documents, such as passports, visas, and residence permits, is carried out more carefully. An integrated immigration information system is also implemented to effectively monitor the movement of foreigners.

Pramela also conveyed that the implementation of supervision as a follow-up to the enforcement of immigration law for foreigners who do not provide benefits and are dangerous is part of the selective policy being carried out.

"The duties and functions of immigration by the Immigration Office in the Bali region have deported this year without exception, including foreigners who violate ethics, do not provide a sense of peace and comfort for the surrounding community, and abuse of residence permits and overstays. Deportation is carried out without exception," he said.

He also invited the public to play an active role in maintaining security, including reporting the suspicious whereabouts and activities of foreigners.

"Foreigners are encouraged to comply with applicable laws and laws for the creation of Bali tourism that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable," he said.