DENPASAR, DEWATA.NEWS – Bali Police are preparing to launch Operation Sikat Agung Phase 2 as part of a broader strategy to strengthen security in key tourism areas and protect foreign visitors.
The initiative follows intensified coordination between Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya and tourism stakeholders, aimed at addressing rising challenges linked to increased tourist activity on the island.
According to AKBP Rina Isriana Dewi, Head of Public Relations Subdivision at Bali Police, authorities are focusing on preventive, preemptive, and law enforcement measures to reduce crime, particularly cases involving foreign nationals.
“In addition to law enforcement, we continue to prioritize preventive and preemptive efforts, including the implementation of Operation Sikat Agung,” she said on Thursday (April 9).
Police have increased patrols across major tourism hotspots, including Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, and Nusa Dua. Traffic engineering measures and road safety education are also being intensified to improve mobility and reduce risks for tourists.
Authorities are also optimizing the Cakrawasi system, a real-time monitoring platform for foreign nationals, and providing a multilingual emergency hotline (110) accessible to tourists.
Beyond enforcement, Bali Police are strengthening coordination with immigration offices, tourism agencies, and foreign embassies. Regular safety briefings are also being conducted with hotel associations, villa operators, and tour providers.
The move comes as Bali continues to position itself as a global tourism hub and a key contributor to Indonesia’s economy. Investment realization in 2025 reached approximately IDR 42 trillion, largely driven by foreign investment in real estate and tourism sectors.
However, officials acknowledge that increased mobility and investment also bring complex challenges, including traffic congestion, legal violations by foreign visitors, misuse of residence permits, illegal business activities, and transnational crime risks.
“We are grateful for tourism’s contribution to the economy, but rising visitor numbers also bring more complex challenges,” Daniel said.
He emphasized that prevention should remain the primary focus of security efforts.
“Taking action against crime is an achievement, but preventing it is a greater responsibility. Preventive measures must be our main priority,” he added.
To support this, Bali Police are expanding integrated patrols in tourism zones and vital objects, increasing the presence of tourism police and community officers, and strengthening early detection systems through collaboration with traditional security groups (pecalang), local communities, and village authorities.
Routine joint operations and enforcement activities are also being conducted to anticipate potential security disturbances, particularly those involving foreign nationals.
Authorities stressed that maintaining Bali’s security is a shared responsibility across all sectors.
“Without security stability, tourism cannot survive. And without tourism, Bali’s economic stability will be at risk,” Daniel concluded.