Four Denpasar DPRD Factions Agree on 2026 Budget Revision, with Key Notes
The 16th plenary session of the third session period of the Denpasar City DPRD regarding the Draft Regional Regulation on the 2026 Denpasar City Budget Revision resulted in an agreement from all factions on Thursday (17/09/2026).
In the 2026 budget revision, regional revenue is agreed at Rp3.26 trillion. This figure represents an increase of Rp179.8 billion, or 5.83 per cent, compared to the initial 2026 budget, which exceeded Rp3.082 trillion.
The Gerindra, PDI Perjuangan, Golkar, and PSI-NasDem factions of Denpasar City stated their approval of the Draft Regional Regulation on the 2026 Budget Revision to be established as a Denpasar City Regional Regulation in accordance with applicable provisions.
Despite approving the draft, all factions presented several proposals and feedback to the Denpasar City Government.
From the Gerindra faction, I Ketut Sudana highlighted that while the 2026 budget revision draft increased by 8.72 per cent compared to the initial budget, one component of Local Original Revenue (PAD), namely regional levies, actually experienced a decrease of 6.58 per cent.
“For that reason, we, the Gerindra faction, encourage the relevant Regional Government Agencies (OPD) to further optimise untapped regional levy potential,” he explained.
Gerindra also requested that the Denpasar City Government reconsider the pedestrian projects and the urban renewal of the Gajah Mada area. A particular concern was traffic congestion and the supervision of loading and unloading activities to ensure materials do not accumulate in drainage channels.
“So that it does not clog and obstruct water flow, which could lead to flooding during the rainy season,” he explained.
Meanwhile, the Golkar faction, through I Wayan Duaja, presented four points for the Denpasar City Government’s attention. One proposal included increasing land capital expenditure for the construction of new public junior high schools (SMP Negeri).
“The expansion of the mortuary at Wangaya Hospital is urgently needed right now. The Transport Agency could study a one-way system on Jalan Gunung Soputan to reduce congestion at the Jalan Imam Bonjol-Gunung Soputan intersection,” he explained.
“We urge the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR) to coordinate with the Bali River Basin Organisation (BWS) regarding the dredging schedule for Tukad Teba for 3 kilometres. This step is vital to anticipate the rainy season,” he added.
The PSI-NasDem faction also submitted 19 points of feedback to the Denpasar City Government. One issue concerned regional levies and the 64 per cent cut in unforeseen expenditures, which dropped from Rp14.02 billion to Rp5.05 billion, a reduction of Rp8.97 billion.
“We view this as a risk; amidst weather uncertainty, potential natural disasters, and economic dynamics, cutting emergency funds by more than half could threaten the region’s readiness to respond to emergency conditions,” said Agus Wirajaya from the PSI faction.
He also requested that the Denpasar City Government plan more carefully in the future to reduce errors in projecting needs, ranging from flood anticipation to education and health services.
Waste management and parking issues in Denpasar must also be addressed. “We demand firmness from the government in regulating clear parking zones or pockets, especially on main roads and narrow streets, in line with the Mayor’s policy to eliminate parking fees for all MSMEs,” Agus added.
As for the PDI-P faction, I Ketut Suteja Kumara presented seven points to the City Government. He not only appreciated the government for the increase in the 2026 budget revenue but noted that Bapenda, PUPR, and DPMPTSP need to collaborate to maximise existing tax potential, including goods, services, and advertisements.
“We hope the Transport Agency begins to innovate with traffic engineering to prevent vehicle accumulation. Public street lighting and the acceleration of PPP (Public-Private Partnership) for public facilities in Denpasar are also needed,” explained Ketut Suteja.
Furthermore, waste issues and natural disaster anticipation require the Denpasar City Government’s attention, leading to proposals for the creation of new regional regulations (Perda) initiated by the DPRD to provide a legal framework.
“However, regarding the Regional Regulation on Parking Management in Denpasar, we ask that it be considered more thoroughly to provide service to the community and regulate the removal of parking at MSME locations,” he concluded.
Responding to these points, the Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, welcomed the suggestions and feedback from all factions in the Denpasar DPRD.
“Regarding the suggestions from council members, we held a coordination meeting on 9 September with all members of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BTT), as we have support from the council members,” said Jaya Negara.
“We are also taking anticipatory measures because we are obligated to address issues, such as the warned flooding. We are also conducting regular maintenance; we have mandated the Public Works Department to work with the BWS on the Tukad Teba river normalisation,” he added.