Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone Officially Declared Ready for Operation
Denpasar (Atnews) - The Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located in Denpasar City, Bali Province, has been officially declared ready for operation. The 498-hectare area, developed by PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), based on Government Regulation No. 23/2023, was confirmed through the Decree of the National Council of SEZ No. 7/2024 dated June 26, 2024.
The confirmation was made directly by the leadership of PT BTID when receiving the Recess Working Visit Team of Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for the fifth Session Period of the 2025–2026 Session Year, accompanied by representatives of the Bali Provincial Government, at the Kura-Kura Bali (Turtle Island) SEZ in Denpasar on Thursday (Jul 23).
The Commission XII Working Visit was received by the President Director of PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), Tuti Hadiputranto, and the President Commissioner of PT BTID, Tantowi Yahya.
The Commission XII Working Visit entourage was led by Team Leader Sugeng Suparwoto, M.T., who is also the Deputy Chairman of Commission XII, accompanied by Deputy Team Leader, Dr. Bambang Patijaya, SE., MM., Dony Maryadi Oekon, S.T., and Deputy Team Leader, Putri Zulkifli Hasan, S.Mn., M.Bus.
Also in attendance were members of Commission, including Ir. Bambang Wuryanto, MBA., H. Yulian Gunhar, SH., M.H., Sigit Karyawan Yunianto, SH., MAP., Jamaludiin Malik, SH., M.H., drg. Alfons Manibui, Ir. Beniyanto, S.T., Dr. Ramson Siagian, Rocky Chandra, Cheroline Chrisye Makalew, Dr. Syarif Fasha, SE., M.E., N.M. Dipo Nusantara Pua Upa, S.H., M.Kn., Syafruddin, S. Pd., Dr. Ir. H. A. Junaidi Auly, M.M., H. Jalal Abdul Nasir, AK., Aqib Ardiansyah, M.Sc., H. Totok Daryanto, S.E., Dr. H. Eddy Baskoro Yudhoyono, B.Com., M.Sc., and Dr. Sartono, SE., MM., as well as three secretaries, namely Dwiyanti, Taufiq, and Abd. Waiz.
Additionally, the Recess Working Visit of House of Representatives Commission XII was attended by the Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), the Director General of New and Renewable Energy Conservation (NEC), the Director General of Oil and Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR)
the Deputy for Environmental Management and Sustainable Natural Resources at the Ministry of Environment (KLH), the Deputy for Investment Planning at the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)
the Deputy for Investment Cooperation at the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), President Director of PT PLN (Persero), President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, and President Director of PT Bali Turtle Island Development, as well as the Bali Provincial Government.
President Director of PT BTID, Tuti Hadiputranto, explained that SEZ status provides significant competitive advantages for investors through the provision of various fiscal incentives, including tax holidays, valid for up to 20 years.
As a strategic hub for sustainable tourism and the creative industry, the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) recorded cumulative investment realization of IDR 1.79 trillion (approximately USD113.68 million) as of the second quarter of 2026.
In the meantime, overall development investment in the area since the initial SEZ proposal process has reached a staggering IDR 2.85 trillion (USD184.53 million).
“We are a special economic zone specifically designed for tourism and the creative industry. Since we are a SEZ, we can receive various incentives, such as tax holidays and others, which we can enjoy for 20 years. The National SEZ Council has now declared us ready to operate,” said Tuti.
In its development, the Kura-Kura Bali SEZ upholds the 6L philosophy (Living, Learning, Leisure, Landscape, Lifestyle, and Longevity) that harmonizes the relationship between humans and others, nature, and God (Tri Hita Karana).
In addition to the ease of incentives, Tuti revealed the long track record of environmental transformation in the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which took over a decade.
The land previously dominated by barren coral and sand was successfully re-fertilized through natural soil enrichment methods using livestock manure before finally being planted with hundreds of thousands of trees.
“How green is this place? This land used to be barren, filled with only coral and sand. What we did was release hundreds of wild buffalo and cows here. The cow and buffalo manure made the soil fertile.
Ultimately, we purchased and planted 700,000 trees here. It took over 10 years to do this, so it was not a quick process,” Tuti explained the history of the area reforestation.
This area also serves as a habitat for over 160 to 170 species of migratory birds and boasts 80 active temples that continue to be utilized by the local community.
Furthermore, the area boasts a 300-hectare mangrove area. Aside from being managed by the developer, part of the mangrove area will be developed into a Mangrove Center in collaboration with the government and the University of Indonesia (UI). In addition, PT BTID has also established international collaborations with Conservation International.
In terms of accessibility, the Kura-Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) offers excellent integrated connectivity with major business centers of Bali. Connected by a toll road network, the area is accessible from various vital points: 15 minutes to Denpasar City Center, 20 minutes to Ngurah Rai International Airport, and 30 minutes to major tourist destinations such as Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua.
The economic impact of this area is directly felt by the local community. To date, the Kura Kura-Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has employed 5,316 people, more than 50 percent of whom are local Balinese, particularly from Serangan Village.
In carrying out the operations of the area, PT BTID acts as the Development and Management Business Entity (BUPP),