Kakorlantas Holds 'Polantas Menyapa' in Bali, Ensuring Lebaran and Nyepi are Safe
Traffic Corps (Korlantas) of the Indonesian National Police held the ‘Polantas Menyapa’ programme in Bali in collaboration with Pecalang, Banser, online motorcycle-taxi communities, and local community figures. Attended by Kakorlantas Polri Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, the event served as a forum for dialogue between the police and Bali’s community stakeholders.
The Polantas Menyapa event took place at Bale Banjar, Gianyar, Bali, on Friday 6 March 2026. The theme was ‘Nyepi Safe, Mudik Comfortable, Tolerance Maintained, Bali Remains Conducive’.
Inspector General Agus said his presence in Bali was to ensure that the security arrangements for Operation Ketupat 2026 proceed smoothly. He also emphasised ensuring that the sequence of holidays close in time, namely Lebaran and Hari Raya Nyepi, can be conducted safely and with calm.
“I am very proud to be on the Island of the Gods. My presence is to ensure that the readiness of Operation Ketupat is progressing well. Last night I also met with the Governor and received a briefing from the Bali Police’s Directorate of Traffic regarding security readiness,” said Inspector General Agus.
He explained that meetings with various community elements in the Polantas Menyapa programme are an important part of the police’s efforts to be closer to the public. Present at the event were Pecalang leaders from various regencies in Bali, representatives of Banser from Nahdlatul Ulama, online motorcycle taxi communities, and community leaders.
According to Inspector General Agus, there were many inputs and suggestions from the meetings. He stressed that the police must be able to serve the public wholeheartedly, in line with the Police Chief’s directives.
“The Police must be close to the public and embrace the public so that they are truly accepted in the community,” he added.
Irjen Agus also asked for the prayers of all parties so that security for the upcoming holiday period can run smoothly. As takbiran before Eid and the Nyepi celebrations are close in time, careful coordination is required.
The two-star General explained that local governments together with the police have agreed on the arrangement to close crossings in the Bali Strait.
“It has been arranged that the Gilimanuk crossing to Ketapang will close at 05:00 in the morning, while from Ketapang to Gilimanuk the crossing will close at 17:00 in the afternoon. This arrangement has been set out in a Governor’s circular and has been socialised to the public,” he said.
Additionally, Bali Police Traffic Directorate’s Kombes Turmudi outlined the security pattern from the start of the mudik period, return flow, passenger distribution at the airport, to security of tourist areas. All these scenarios are prepared to ensure that residents and tourists in Bali can move safely and comfortably.
Meanwhile, Bali Province Pecalang Chairman Brigadier General (Ret) Dewa Bagus Made Suwarya expressed appreciation for Police’s attention to readiness for safeguarding Bali’s adat and culture. He emphasised that Pecalang, along with other community elements, are ready to assist the police in maintaining security and traffic flow during the Lebaran and Nyepi security operations.
“We greatly appreciate the attention from Kakorlantas and colleagues. Pecalang, together with Banser, Ansor, and other community organisations, are ready to support the measures prepared for Operation Ketupat in Bali,” he said.
Similarly, Gianyar Online Motorcycle Community Chairman Made Dwi said the ojol community stands ready to play a role in educating its members to support smooth mudik.
“We are very grateful for the attention from Kakorlantas. What was said today will be relayed to our members so they can help ensure a comfortable mudik,” Made Dwi said.
Through this Polantas Menyapa event, Korlantas Polri hopes to strengthen the synergy between the police and Bali’s communities so that security for Idul Fitri and Nyepi can be safe, smooth, and continue to uphold Bali’s values of tolerance. All these efforts align with the Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo’s tagline for this year’s Ketupat Operation, ‘Mudik Safe, Happy Family’.