Receives NCPI Bali Delegation at Governor’s Office
Denpasar – Bali Governor Wayan Koster received a delegation from Nawa Cita Pariwisata Indonesia (NCPI) Bali Province at the Governor’s Office in Renon, Denpasar, on Tuesday (Feb 10). The meeting focused on strengthening tourism investment in line with Bali’s development vision, which is grounded in the preservation of nature, culture, and local wisdom.
NCPI Bali is an organization comprising multidisciplinary practitioners in tourism, economics, and investment development. During the audience, Agus Maha Usadha, Chairman of the NCPI Bali Regional Board (2025–2030), presented plans to organize an Investment Forum at the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on February 18.
The forum, titled the Bali Economy Investment Forum, is designed with a bundling concept to bring together key strategic stakeholders. The initiative aims to revitalize quality and sustainable tourism investment in Bali.
“This forum will feature speakers from Bank Indonesia, academics, and industry practitioners. We are targeting around 150 participants, including stakeholders, tourism associations, business actors, and banking institutions,” said Agus Maha Usadha.
Beyond investment discussions, NCPI Bali also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Bali Cultural Digital Tourism, managed professionally, accountably, and transparently under the Kerthi Bali Shanti concept. This initiative is expected to strengthen the integration of Bali’s tourism system while reducing illegal tourism practices and various forms of tourist misconduct.
According to Agus, the forum will also serve as a strategic dialogue platform to ensure that investment direction and economic strengthening align with Governor Koster’s vision and mission—maintaining a balance between economic development and the preservation of Bali’s natural and cultural heritage.
Responding to the proposal, Governor Koster expressed his support, emphasizing that the concept of an economic and investment forum aligns with his vision for shaping Bali’s future economic direction.
“This aligns with my thinking about establishing an economic forum. We need to clarify Bali’s future economic direction and its sources of growth. I am ready to exchange ideas to safeguard the trajectory of Bali’s economy and tourism sector,” Koster stated.
The Governor reiterated his development principle that prioritizes Bali’s interests, posing a reflective question: “Are we developing Bali, or merely developing in Bali?” He stressed that development must deliver tangible benefits to the Balinese people without sacrificing the island’s environment and cultural heritage.
On the same occasion, Governor Koster also addressed a key regional policy, particularly the Regional Regulation (Perda) on Land Conversion, which is currently in process. He affirmed that firm action would be taken once the regulation is officially enacted.
“The land conversion regulation is being processed. Once it is formally issued, I will take firm action and conduct a clean-up. There are no vested interests involved,” Koster asserted.
The Governor expressed hope that this moment would mark a step forward in strengthening collaboration between the provincial government and tourism stakeholders to safeguard Bali’s sustainable development path—economically sovereign and firmly rooted in cultural values and environmental preservation.***
