Gilimanuk Ferry Crossing Timetable Adjusted During Ketupat Operation to Avoid Disrupting Nyepi

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, has confirmed that the ferry crossing schedule at Gilimanuk Port, Bali, will be adjusted to match the Hari Raya Nyepi celebrations as part of the Ketupat Operation 2026 for security.

The adjustment is designed so that Gilimanuk Port operations do not disrupt Nyepi activities, which are associated with a halt to activities in Bali.

“The Gilimanuk crossing times have been set for opening and closing times, including the Gilimanuk–Ketapang direction. We have also received a report from the Bali Regional Police Directorate of Traffic,” Agus said in a statement on Friday (6 March 2026).

In addition to the Gilimanuk–Ketapang crossing, security for Ketupat Operation will also focus on other clusters, such as toll roads, arterial roads, places of worship, and tourist areas.

“Tourist destinations are also a focus because Bali is one of the main tourism destinations for people during the Lebaran holiday,” Agus said.

Agus emphasised that Ketupat Operation is a humanitarian operation, not limited to traffic policing alone.

“As Governor, I must of course contribute to supporting what has become the plan of the Kakorlantas head, because this is the programme of the Police Chief that we must implement successfully together,” he said.

Koster also dismissed social-media chatter about a possible clash of timing between Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr.

He said the two major holidays do not occur at the same time.

According to Koster, the regional government together with religious leaders has also agreed on the arrangement of religious activities through a joint circular with all Bali-based religious assemblies, including the Indonesian Ulema Council.

“We have issued a joint circular with all Bali’s religious assemblies, especially with the Indonesian Ulema Council. So everything is clear and there are no issues,” Koster said.