The Impressive TimesJakarta, August 2, 2024: Indonesia’s Bali island has stepped up surveillance of foreign nationals, particularly tourists, in response to a sharp increase in arrivals. From January to July 2024, Bali welcomed 3.89 million foreign tourists, a notable rise from 2.9 million during the same period in 2023.
The influx of tourists has been predominantly from Australia (877,329), India (328,767), and China (278,329). To ensure security and order, Pramella Yunidar Pasaribu, head of the regional office of Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights, emphasized the need for enhanced monitoring.
New surveillance measures include rigorous checks of travel documents such as passports, visas, and residence permits. The immigration authorities have upgraded their integrated information system to better track foreign visitors. Additionally, 30 autogate units have been installed at Ngurah Rai International Airport’s international terminals to streamline processing, and immigration checkpoints have been equipped with advanced facial recognition technology for improved identification and control. These steps are part of a broader effort to manage the growing number of tourists while maintaining a secure and orderly environment on the island.
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