September 2, 2025 | 02:40 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A number of countries, including Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have issued travel warnings against Indonesia following widespread protests across the country. The travel advisories extend to Indonesia's top destination, Bali.
Responding to this development, I Wayan Sumarajaya, the head of the Bali Tourism Office, maintained that the tourism situation on the island remains conducive despite unrest at the Bali Police Headquarters and the Bali Regional House of Representatives on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
“Bali remains safe and conducive for all tourists despite the demonstrations at the Bali Police Headquarters and in the central area of Denpasar,” said Wayan Sumarajaya in Denpasar on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Sumarajaya ensured Bali's safety after observing that tourist destinations are running as normal following protests that have erupted across many regions in Indonesia.
“We highly respect countries that advise their citizens against traveling to a nation facing security issues, but I hope this will not last long,” he said.
The Work of Tourism Industry Players
According to him, this situation is inseparable from the good work of tourism industry players such as hotels, transportation, tourist attractions, and the community who understand the importance of maintaining the comfort and safety of Bali as a tourist destination.
"Everyone understands that the comfort and safety of Bali is pivotal, so activities held to convey the people's aspirations to the government do not interfere with the tourism aspects," he said.
The safety of Bali, he said, is also attributed to the cooperation between security forces and all elements of tourism and the government.
Bali remains the main tourist magnet in Indonesia, contributing to most foreign arrivals in the country. According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced on September 1, 2025, from January to July , the total number of foreign tourist visits to Bali reached 3.98 million, up 12.46 million compared to the same period last year.
Editor’s Choice: Ex-Israeli Soldiers Managing Bali Villas Hold German Passports
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
SPAI Says Ojol Drivers Summoned by VP Gibran Not Part of Workers Union
1 jam lalu
Gibran summoned a number of ojol driver representatives to the Vice Presidential Palace on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
BPS: Russian Tourists Spend an Average of 25 Nights in Indonesia
5 jam lalu
BPS Records 1.48 Million Foreign Tourists Visiting Indonesia in July 2025, Up 13 Percent from Last Year. Russia has the longest average stay at 25 nights.
Indonesian Influencers Going to the Streets, Voicing 17+8 People's Demands to the DPR
5 jam lalu
Indonesian influencers Andovi and Jovial Da Lopez joined the demonstration demanding 17 short-term and 8 long-term demands.
Jakarta Demonstrations Lead to 1,683 Arrests According to National Human Rights Commission
5 jam lalu
The numbers calculated by National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) differs from the count by the Jakarta Metro Police. The police reported having arrested 1,240 individuals so far.
Three Economic Think Tanks Submit 5 Demands to the Indonesian Government
6 jam lalu
Three economic and public policy think tanks released a statement after waves of demonstrations and unrest occurred in several Indonesian regions.
Kontras: 23 People Missing Due to Protests in Indonesia Over the Past Week
7 jam lalu
Kontras opens a post to respond to the abundance of information on missing persons during demonstrations from 25-31 August 2025.
Jakarta Metro Police Arrest 1,240 People After One Week of Demonstrations
7 jam lalu
Jakarta Metro Police arrested 611 adult and 629 underage individuals during the recent week-long demonstrations in the city.
Indonesian Minister Urges Authorities Not to Use Excessive Force in Handling Protests
8 jam lalu
Indonesian Minister of Human Rights stresses the importance of handling protests while adhering to human rights principles and standards.
At Least Seven People Killed in August 2025 Demonstrations
15 jam lalu
Demonstrations were staged across several Indonesian cities in late August 2025 that turned violent and resulted in tragic casualties.
Solo Protests Cause Rp13.8 Billion in Public Property Damage
16 jam lalu
The most severe damage was to the Solo City Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) building, which was set on fire early on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
