DENPASAR - Kabaharkam Polri Komjen Mohammad Fadil Imran asked the Bali Police to pay special attention to the smooth traffic to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Badung Regency, Bali during Christmas and New Year.
"What caught my attention at the time was related to traffic jams during Nataru last year which went viral on social media, and even became the world's spotlight, because many tourists felt aggrieved by the congestion," said Fadil Imran during a visit to the Bali Police Military Center, Denpasar, Monday, December 24.
Kabaharkam Polri asked the Bali Police Chief and his staff to make various efforts to prevent traffic jams, especially around Ngurah Rai Airport.
Because according to him, Bali is the destination most visited by foreign tourists, so Ngurah Rai Airport is a place for foreign tourists to enter and exit. Therefore, whatever happens in Bali, will be highlighted by the international eye.
"If at Ngurah Rai Airport the traffic jams again, then Bali will be in the spotlight of the world. The performance of the National Police, especially the Bali Police, will definitely be asked by the public," he said.
Kabaharkam asked for the role of binmas and public relations in order to improve performance by carrying out guidance and counseling (binluhan), by visiting and giving appeals to the public.
The Public Relations Task Force is expected to carry out socialization to the public through social media, online and electronic related to the implementation of traffic engineering in Nataru later.
In addition, Kabaharkam also asked the Ditpolairud ranks to prepare all efforts to minimize marine accidents.
He instructed the Ditpolairud ranks to increase patrol activities in coastal areas, carry out checks on ships and passengers so that no one overcapacity (excess cargo).
"Let's carry out Nataru's security task with a full sense of responsibility. Provide the best service to the community so that the Nataru celebration runs safely and smoothly," said the Head of the Police Headquarters.
Meanwhile, representing the Bali Police Chief, Karoops Polda Bali Kombes Soelistijono said, until now the situation in the Bali Police jurisdiction ahead of the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year celebrations is still safe and conducive. There are no incidents or events that can interfere with Christmas and New Year's preparations.
Regarding OperationLilin 2024, the Bali Police have held a coordination meeting with all parties so that traffic congestion in the Canggu area and Ngurah Rai Airport in Nataru last year will not happen again.
"We have held a coordination meeting with all stakeholders to prepare contingency plans in the event of traffic congestion or natural disasters due to the recent weather in Bali which often rains heavily," he said.
Overall, said the former Ditpolairud Polda Bali, his party is ready to secure Christmas-New Year celebrations such as maintaining several international activities that have been carried out in Bali.
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