Bali’s waste woes under scrutiny as Prabowo slams Indonesian officials’ ‘slow’ response

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Resty Woro YuniarFebruary 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has publicly criticized Bali officials, including Governor Wayan Koster, for their inadequate response to the island's growing waste problem. Prabowo cited complaints from foreign dignitaries about the cleanliness of Bali, a popular tourist destination that received 6.9 million foreign visitors last year. He displayed photos of trash-covered beaches and accused Koster of being "slow" to address the issue. Experts attribute the problem to overtourism, lack of enforcement, and insufficient education. Prabowo threatened to deploy the military for regular clean-ups if local authorities fail to improve the situation, declaring a "war" on waste.

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EPA 30% South Korea 40% Kuta Beach 50% Wayan Koster ×270% Indonesia ×270% Prabowo Subianto ×390% Bali ×9100%

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waste woes 90% bali 90% prabowo subianto 80% tourism 70% clean-up operations 60% environmental issues 60% indonesian officials 60% lack of enforcement 50% overtourism 50% beach pollution 50%

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