Compensation Incomplete, Pegayaman Residents Reject Project Signage for Pegayaman Shortcut
Residents of Pegayaman Village, Sukasada Subdistrict, Buleleng, have rejected plans to install signage marking land owned by the Bali Provincial Government along the shortcut project route at points 9-10. This rejection stems from the land compensation process, which remains unresolved to this day.
Tension briefly arose when officials from the Bali Public Works Department attempted to install the project signage, escorted by TNI and police personnel. Residents, feeling their rights have not been fulfilled, immediately blocked and demanded that the activity be stopped.
The residents’ legal representative, Hilman Eka Rabbani, emphasised that the government should resolve the compensation issue before proceeding with further project stages.
“We urge that all project activities on this land object be temporarily halted until there is a lawful and just resolution,” Hilman stated in a comment received by detikBali on Monday (6/4/2026).
He also requested a review of the compensation value through a transparent independent appraisal. According to him, the recalculation must cover all affected objects.
“Including data collection and recalculation of land, plants, buildings, as well as other losses that have not yet been accounted for,” he added.
Hilman stressed that the residents fundamentally do not oppose development. However, the process must proceed in accordance with legal regulations and uphold principles of justice and openness.
“What we want is transparency and justice, in line with legal provisions and providing certainty,” he asserted.
Complaints over Compensation Values
Previously, residents complained about discrepancies in compensation values deemed unreasonable. Their land is said to be valued at only around Rp 19.4 million per are, while in the surrounding area it can reach Rp 37 million to Rp 50 million per are.
Additionally, the compensation value for crops such as clove trees is also deemed inconsistent with field conditions. To date, approximately 14 households with a total of 19 land files have not completed their compensation process.
Various efforts have been made by the residents, from complaining to the regency and provincial DPRD to writing letters to the Governor of Bali. However, no solution has been found.
As a form of protest, residents have displayed rejection banners at the project site. They assert that the development of the shortcut at points 9-10 cannot proceed until the compensation issue is resolved.
Meanwhile, PPK 1.4 Bali, Yoni Santhi, has not provided detailed comments. She claims to still be awaiting the results of a coordination meeting with Forkopimda Bali to determine the next steps.
“Be patient, after the meeting we will convey developments,” she said briefly.