Badung's 2027 Budget Drafted at IDR 13.1 Trillion, 55% Allocated for Infrastructure

The Badung Regency Government and the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) have agreed on the Draft General Budget Policy and Provisional Budget Ceiling Priorities (KUA-PPAS) for the 2027 fiscal year. Regional expenditure is designed at IDR 13.1 trillion, with infrastructure allocation reaching more than 55 percent. “In substance, the draft explanation of the KUA-PPAS for 2027 designs revenue at IDR 11.1 trillion, with locally generated revenue (PAD) at IDR 10.7 trillion. So the total expenditure we initially designed is IDR 13.1 trillion, and most importantly, infrastructure spending is at 55 percent,” said Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa at the Badung Government Centre on Thursday (6/8/2026). The large infrastructure allocation is focused on building new road networks as a solution to traffic congestion. This inter-regional connectivity development is also a response to the high influx of tourist visits to Badung. “We are focusing on building new networks for inter-regional connectivity,” Adi Arnawa stated. The Regency Government claims the acceleration of development is already having a positive impact on regional revenue receipts. Based on a report as of 31 July 2026, the realisation of Badung’s Locally Generated Revenue (PAD) entering the regional treasury has reached IDR 4.1 trillion. “Astungkara, hopefully this becomes a fresh wind for us, so we are more enthusiastic and most importantly, it builds trust among tourists,” he added. Following discussions with the legislature, the allocation for Badung’s Regional Expenditure for the 2027 fiscal year was adjusted to IDR 14.2 trillion. Adi Arnawa hopes the signed KUA-PPAS document can serve as a maximum guide for budgeting. “This is certainly a very conducive and positive situation for us to continue moving forward with comprehensive infrastructure improvements. Hopefully, what has been designed can be achieved optimally to pursue the targets set out in the KUA-PPAS,” he said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Badung DPRD I Gusti Anom Gumanti assessed the 55 percent infrastructure spending portion in the 2027 KUA-PPAS as a logical and well-timed decision. He stressed that the acceleration of road network development must be executed immediately to avoid future land price surges. “In our view at the council, it is certainly logical, because if we don’t start now, when else will Badung prioritise the infrastructure sector? Because if left unchecked, land prices will keep increasing, and if there are traffic jams in tourism, the guests will flee,” said Anom Gumanti.