February 4, 2025
JAKARTA – Calls are growing for the government to “evaluate” Bali’s tourist industry after a string of crimes by foreign perpetrators, including the recent kidnapping and robbery of a Ukrainian tourist in the island province, allegedly by a group of foreign visitors.
Siti Mukaromah, a member of House of Representatives Commission VII overseeing creative economy and tourism, said a comprehensive solution was needed to address the increase in reported criminal activities on the resort island.
“The Tourism Ministry needs to thoroughly evaluate Bali’s tourism industry,” Siti said on Sunday, as quoted by Antara.
“Bali has been seeing a growing number of foreign tourists after the COVID-19 pandemic, but the…
