Klungkung Regent Calls for Equitable Development Across Bali, Highlights Nusa Penida Infrastructure Needs

Klungkung Regent I Made Satria has called on the Bali Provincial Government to realise equitable development across all corners of the Island of the Gods. The appeal was made during the 68th anniversary commemoration of Bali Province, held by the Klungkung Regency administration at the Ida Dewa Agung Jambe Square in Klungkung on Friday morning (14/8/2026).

Satria stressed the importance of implementing the ‘One Island, One Management’ concept so that development is not solely concentrated in the southern part of Bali. “With the Bali Province Law and the 100-Year Development Direction with the vision of Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali, we hope the Governor can wisely implement equitable development. It should not be focused on just one or two regencies,” Satria said.

The regent, who hails from Nusa Penida, emphasised that the northern, western, and eastern regions of Bali must also receive balanced attention and improvement from the Governor and future leaders. He noted that each region in Bali possesses diverse potential, both in tourism and agriculture. If tourism and economic development continue to be centralised in the south, he warned, welfare disparities between regions will become unavoidable.

“If tourism is only built in the southern region, other areas will be left behind, and the level of community welfare will be uneven. This is not what we hope for. Bali’s leaders must wisely manage this so that the concept of one island, one management can truly be realised,” he asserted.

Satria specifically highlighted the state of infrastructure development in Klungkung Regency, particularly in the Nusa Penida island area. He stated that he is continuously fighting for budget support, both from the provincial and central governments, to improve basic facilities for the community and tourism support. He noted that the quality of infrastructure in Nusa Penida is still far from adequate, despite the island’s extraordinary tourism potential serving as one of Bali’s main global attractions.

“Infrastructure in Klungkung, especially in Nusa Penida, is still very lacking and inadequate. Meanwhile, our tourism potential there is growing rapidly. Therefore, improving road infrastructure and public facilities must be made a priority to advance Nusa Penida’s tourism,” Satria said. He expressed hope that as Bali Province turns 68, the provincial government can synergise to provide special attention, given that the geographical conditions of the islands present different infrastructure handling needs and challenges compared to the mainland.