Jembrana Regency Responds to Controversy Over Vehicle Levies in Gilimanuk
The Jembrana Regency Government has responded to scrutiny over levies at the Gilimanuk Manoeuvre Terminal and KTP Checkpoint at the port. One such criticism came from the Indonesian Transport Society (MTI) Bali. The regency government argued that the collections have a strong legal foundation.
The Head of the Public Works and Transportation Department of Jembrana, I Wayan Sudiarta, stated that all collection activities refer to Local Regulation (Perda) No. 11 of 2023 on Regional Taxes and Levies.
In response to concerns that the collection sites are in port areas, the Jembrana Regency emphasised that the Gilimanuk Manoeuvre Terminal is an official district asset, not belonging to PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry.
“The boundaries are clear. From the port entrance to the new port area belongs to ASDP, but the Manoeuvre Terminal area and passenger terminal are fully managed by the local government, and both points have been designated as levy objects under Perda No. 11 of 2023,” Sudiarta explained when contacted on Wednesday (13/5/2026).
Every vehicle entering and using the terminal facilities, whether for parking, electronic ticket purchases, or transit, is subject to levies. This aligns with Appendix 5 of Perda No. 11 of 2023 regarding tariffs for off-road parking levies.
In addition to the levies, the regency also explained the reason for directing vehicles to enter the Gilimanuk Terminal for identity (KTP) checks. This step is described as part of a strategy to maintain Community Security and Order (Kamtibmas) on the Island of the Gods.
Strict checks at Bali’s entry points are a Standard Procedure (Protap) strengthened by reflecting on past terrorism events, such as the Bali Bombings I and II.
“The terminal is used as a checkpoint location to avoid congestion on the main route. After undergoing the identity check process, vehicles are charged levies for utilising terminal facilities in accordance with applicable regulations,” Sudiarta stressed.
The Jembrana Regency expressed its commitment to continue providing the best services for road users. It assured that all regional revenues are managed transparently for development in Jembrana Regency. “Everything is indeed in accordance with the rules,” Sudiarta concluded.
Previously, the Chairman of MTI Bali, I Made Rai Ridharta, highlighted the parking system at Gilimanuk Port. He felt there were several oddities when vehicles were required to pay parking levies collected by the Jembrana Regency Government.
“First, what facilities are provided? Isn’t it the obligation of the port operator to prepare a waiting or queuing area before getting a turn to board the ship?” he said.
Second, he continued, the port area belongs to ASDP or the central government, but the levies are collected by the Jembrana Regency Government. Then, another irregularity is when vehicles disembark from the ship heading to the exit, they are not charged anything, yet they are still diverted into the Gilimanuk Terminal area.
“Why must they enter the terminal lane? Aren’t those vehicles not required to enter the terminal? The second oddity is that when exiting, they are charged levies; what facilities are provided that they must pay levies?” he wondered.
He questioned what facilities drivers use to justify being asked for parking levies. Ridharta compared the situation, noting it does not occur at Ketapang Port.
“If the rules indeed mandate or allow it, surely Banyuwangi Regency would take advantage of it because this is substantial revenue. Let’s think and reflect on it,” Ridharta said.
He reminded that if it is indeed not in accordance with the rules, it should be stopped. He also urged relevant parties to discuss this matter immediately.
“If what is stated here is possibly untrue or inaccurate, those with interests are welcome to provide information on why these two events continue to operate up to now,” he concluded.