DENPASAR, DEWATA.NEWS – Bali Police have introduced a new online monitoring system aimed at improving oversight of foreign nationals staying on the island and identifying unregistered accommodations often linked to criminal activity.
The system, called Cakrawasi (Cakra Pengawasan Orang Asing), was officially launched on Friday (March 13) by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya alongside Bali Governor Wayan Koster. The platform is designed to help authorities track the presence of foreign visitors and ensure accommodation providers comply with reporting requirements.
Under the system, hotels, villas, guesthouses, and other accommodation operators hosting foreign nationals must report their guests through the online platform. This allows police to collect real-time information and maintain updated records of foreigners staying in Bali.
“We are maximizing supervision of foreign nationals through an online system using the Cakrawasi website. Every accommodation provider hosting foreign guests hotels, villas, guesthouses, and others, must report through the system so we can obtain accurate information and data,” Daniel said after the launch.
Bali remains Indonesia’s leading tourism destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors each year. Authorities say the growing number of arrivals has brought economic benefits to local communities and strengthened the island’s tourism sector.
However, the increase in visitors has also created challenges for law enforcement. According to police, some illegal villas and unregistered accommodations have been used in criminal activities involving foreign nationals, either as suspects or victims.
Authorities believe the new system will help identify such locations more quickly and improve enforcement.
“Security is the key to successful tourism. When Bali remains safe and comfortable, visitor numbers will continue to grow,” Daniel said.
Through the Cakrawasi platform, police can also detect accommodations that have not been officially registered, including new hotels or villas potentially used for illegal activities.
Officials say the system is intended to help prevent crimes before they occur by improving monitoring and coordination with accommodation providers.
“With Cakrawasi, we can detect foreign residents and accommodation facilities more easily, allowing us to minimize potential disturbances and prevent criminal opportunities from emerging,” Daniel added.
The Bali Police said the system is being implemented alongside the provincial government’s broader efforts to promote higher-quality and more sustainable tourism on the island. Authorities have also conducted outreach and system improvements to ensure accommodation operators understand and comply with the reporting requirements.