Denpasar (ANTARA) - In an official statement received in Denpasar on\nSaturday, Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced a deadline of no later\nthan the end of April 2027 for all parties to implement the use of\nBalinese script on signboards and facilities within their ownership or\nterritory.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am setting a deadline of no later than the end of April 2027, by\nwhich time all parties must have utilised Balinese script,\u201d stated\nGovernor Koster at Pura Puncak Duwur Sari, Pancasari Traditional\nVillage, Buleleng, coinciding with the Purnama Kapat holy day and the\nNgenteg Linggih ceremony at the sacred temple.<\/p>\n
This deadline was announced to coincide with the ninth anniversary of\nthe Bali Provincial Government\u2019s policy on the use of Balinese script,\nwhich was launched on 5 October 2018 under Bali Governor Regulation\nNumber 80 of 2018.<\/p>\n
Despite this strategic policy having been in place for a long time,\nthe Governor noted that he is monitoring many private office signboards,\nbusiness identities, shops, stalls, building names, and public\nfacilities that have yet to use Balinese script, which remains a matter\nof serious concern.<\/p>\n
Referring to the regulation, Balinese script should be placed above\nLatin characters in a balanced composition. The script must be included\non the names of Hindu places of worship, traditional institutions,\nbuilding inauguration plaques, government and private offices, roads,\ntourism facilities, and public amenities.<\/p>\n
For places of worship of other religions, the use of the script is\npermitted but not mandatory.<\/p>\n
Signboards are also specified to use a red-and-white gradient\nbackground with black lettering. For roadside locations without specific\nsignboards, it is encouraged to use variations of red lettering on top\nand white on the bottom, combined with decorative lights or\nornaments.<\/p>\n
According to Governor Koster, the use of Balinese script is an\nextraordinary strategy to honour the roots of Bali\u2019s sublime\ncivilisation, similar to developed nations such as China, India, Japan,\nKorea, and Russia, which are highly disciplined in using their own\nscripts.<\/p>\n
He also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to regency\/city\ngovernments, vertical agencies, educational institutions, hotels,\nrestaurants, malls, business actors, and all community components that\nhave implemented the policy diligently.<\/p>\n
While the policy has received a positive response since its\ninception, the Bali Provincial Government continues to remind\nnon-compliant parties to adhere to the rules to maintain Bali\u2019s unique\nidentity and character, which radiates a strong spiritual aura.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf not us, the Balinese people, then who else is responsible for the\nsustainability of the future of Balinese civilisation?\u201d said Koster.<\/p>\n
He further emphasised that compliance is a tangible form of shared\nresponsibility for future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us rise together to defend and preserve this highly noble Island\nof Bali,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/governor-sets-april-2027-deadline-for-mandatory-use-of-balinese-script-1790431027", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }