Indonesia Faced with the number of tourists constantly showing off their bodies for photos when visiting Bali, the island's government has issued a new code of conduct.
In the code of conduct for tourists , Bali Governor Wayan Koster has outlined 12 obligations and 8 restrictions that must be followed when visiting the island if you do not want to get into trouble with the authorities. Visitors will be given a paper stating the contents to avoid.
Tourists driving motorbikes in Bali will be fined according to current regulations. Photo: Bikago
The code includes respect for sacred temples, statues, customs, art and culture; modest dress in sacred places and tourist attractions; polite behavior; obeying traffic laws; and using only local currency (rupiah) for transactions.
The list of things tourists should not do includes: trespassing on sacred lands, climbing sacred trees, engaging in acts that defile sacred places such as taking nude photos, using disposable plastics, uttering insults and acting aggressively towards local authorities as well as other residents or tourists, working without a license, abusing drugs and alcohol,
The code of conduct was announced by Bali in late May to limit the increasing number of tourists who behave inappropriately, affect local customs and traditions, and disrespect local culture.
“I ask all parties to seriously understand, implement and disseminate these rules to employees and international visitors to Bali,” Koster said. The island’s leader also intends to ban tourists from climbing 22 sacred mountains. Previously, Bali issued a policy prohibiting tourists from renting motorbikes to travel around the island.
Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly said 132 tourists were deported from Indonesia between January and May. Authorities continue to “deport and blacklist” tourists who deliberately make mistakes. In 2022, nearly 200 tourists were deported for the same reason.
Anh Minh (According to SCMP )
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