DENPASAR, THEIMAGE.ID – Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, expressed his appreciation for PT Hatten Bali Tbk’s commitment to preserving Bali’s natural environment. This was manifested through concrete actions, including the signing of agreements with various environmentally conscious parties.
Governor Koster made these remarks during his speech at the signing ceremony between PT Hatten Tbk and PT Nusa Solar (solar panel provider), the MaluDong community, and PT Bersih Dari Sampah. The event took place at the Private Dining Room – Hatten Wine, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Sanur, Denpasar, on Monday (April 21).
According to him, these efforts align with the Bali Provincial Government’s programs aimed at eliminating plastic waste and promoting renewable energy. Recently, Governor Koster launched Circular Letter No. 9 of 2025 on the Bali Clean Waste Movement, which also regulates the ban on the distribution of bottled drinking water in containers smaller than one liter.
“I will accelerate efforts this term, from upstream to downstream waste management, source-based waste processing, banning plastic materials, to transitioning to renewable energy. The first term was hindered by the Covid-19 pandemic, which limited program implementation even though many initiatives were already planned. So now I will push forward,” he emphasized.
The governor, a native of Sembiran Village, also stated that he is undeterred by protests regarding the ban on selling bottled drinks under one liter. Despite opposition from companies, he declared his firm stance.
“It’s not fair for them to keep profiting from selling drinks while offering no solutions for the resulting waste, leaving it to us and unpaid volunteers like the MaluDong community to clean up. This mindset must be corrected,” he added.
He asserted that this program must be successfully implemented within two years. “By December 2025, producers must stop distributing drinks in bottles smaller than one liter. By January 2026, those products should no longer be circulating, and within two years, the issue must be resolved,” he said, while assuring that he would personally monitor the program’s progress.
On renewable energy, he encouraged Bali to become a green energy island. He said this commitment is driven by the need for clean, pollution-free air, and hopes Bali will one day be energy self-sufficient, no longer reliant on external energy sources.
“All of these efforts aim to make Bali truly clean and comfortable. As a world-class tourism destination, Bali is always in the spotlight. A clean and pleasant environment will attract more tourists and boost Bali’s economy. This commitment requires collective action, not just the government’s responsibility,” he stressed, expressing hope that more companies will follow in PT Hatten Bali Tbk’s footsteps in tackling Bali’s waste problem.
Earlier, PT Hatten Bali Tbk President, Ida Bagus Rai Budiarsa, stated that waste management in Bali is a complex issue. He recalled how international media once criticized Bali and deemed it unfit for travel in 2024. Therefore, his company decided to actively contribute to environmental conservation. They have built a Modern Teba to process organic waste and partnered with PT Bersih Dari Sampah for residual waste. “Our goal is for PT Hatten Bali Tbk not to send any waste to landfills—we want to process all our waste ourselves,” he said.
MaluDong founder Komang Sudiarsa echoed this concern. Since its founding in 2009, his community has seen how difficult it is to manage waste in Bali. The most challenging part, he said, is educating people not to litter and to process waste properly. His organization continues to educate the public, especially schoolchildren, about environmental awareness. “We really need the Governor’s support to keep us motivated because there is still much work to do and many schools to reach,” he urged.
Meanwhile, AA Dewi Andayani, a representative of PT Bersih Dari Sampah, affirmed her company’s commitment to sustainable waste management by developing Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (TPS3R) facilities and environmentally friendly residual waste treatment centers that do not emit smoke, thus protecting Bali’s air, water, and soil. She emphasized that consistent source-based waste separation and treatment can help preserve Bali’s nature—requiring shared commitment and awareness from all sectors of society.***
