Supporting the growth of Bali Tourism, Ibas: But not a greedy model

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian MPR of the Democratic Party, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas), emphasized that Bali must continue to grow fair, sustainable and inclusive. According to him, Bali tourism should be managed wisely, avoid greedy development models and encourage a balanced tourism system. “We understand that Bali has been very affected during the Covid period. Even today, we are still in adjustments due to the efficiency of the budget and great savings,” Ibas said in his statement on Monday (5/19/2025). “We want Bali to keep growing. The potential of Bali tourism is a blessing, but not a tourism model that is greedy to land, it must be balance. It is fair to the community, both for business, customs, sustainable for the environment and inclusive for everyone.” He continued. Browse to continue with the content he has transferred in a public lecture entitled ‘From Nature to the World: Balik Balinese for the Future of the Nation’ at UDayana University, Bali, Saturday (5/17). The representatives of the people of the Democratic Party also set out three aspects that should be considered in the realization of Bali as a symbol of future potential, namely: national connectivity, regional cycle and global cycle. As head of the Indonesian folk consultative meeting and deputy chairman of the Kadin Advisory Board, Ibas emphasizes his consistency to keep fighting for Bali to be more ready to be worldwide. “We in the DPR/MPR RI continue to fight for ‘Bali and the new Bali’ to be more ready to go worldwide! As a more advanced, sustainable, friendly destination for everyone,” he said. At the end of his remarks, Ibas, who is also a graduate of S3 IPB University, asked all parties to oversee various programs and policies that could encourage Bali’s progress and growth. “Let us also continue to guard the related programs and policies. Bali can make a contributor to the country’s economic multiplier and become a Center for Cooperation, Green Eko Culture Tourism and Investment. Bali has energy, food and natural charm,” he said. “Bali has the sun, wind and waves. It can be a national energy center. With a typical local agricultural land and culture, a center can be a center for organic food and cultural food in the world,” he continued. In addition, the representatives of the people of the East Java VII election district also highlighted intangible assets, such as the Kecak Dance, Legong, Barong, including the Center for UKM and the culinary variety of the archipelago, to the health center as a healthy destination that is happy. “From Bali, inspiration was born from the world. From Udayana’s heart, the nation moved to the light!” Closed ibas. Meanwhile, the Chancellor of Udayana University, prof. I Ketut Sudarsana, along with academic leaders, appreciated the presence and presentation of IBAs that were full of enthusiasm and vision for the progress of Bali and Indonesia. “We, Udayana University, are very grateful to have the opportunity to host the Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI today, and we are once again grateful on behalf of the University of Udayana, the oldest university in Bali,” he said. The event was attended directly by the Chairman of Udayana University Senate, prof. I Performed Mahardika; Rector of Udayana University, prof. I Ketut Sudarsana, and was attended by hundreds of students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Tourism and Faculty of Culture Sciences, Udayana University in Bali. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here