Wayan Koster
Wayan Koster is the governor of Bali, recently re-elected for his second term. He has been involved in implementing regulations to manage tourism's impact on the island, including a tourism tax aimed at protecting Balinese culture and landscapes, while also facing challenges regarding the enforcement of these regulations and the overall direction of Bali's development.
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Governor Wayan Koster appreciated the President's attention to the waste problem in Bali.
Kumpulkan Pemda, Prabowo Soroti Masalah Sampah hingga Genteng Seng
Indonesia· 2026-02-02
Wayan Koster stated that the negative narrative about the decline of tourism in Bali circulating on social media is not in line with the actual conditions.
Pelaku Wisata Bantah Bali Sepi, Kunjungan Wisatawan Asing Naik 11,2 PersenIndonesia· 2025-12-26
Wayan Koster, the Bali governor, announced new rules to prevent land conversion after the floods.
Bali to block new hotels and restaurants after deadly flooding raises questions about mass tourism | Bali
United Kingdom· 2025-09-19
Wayan Koster, the Bali governor, said authorities have cut electricity and water due to the flooding.
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 people dead and 10 missing | IndonesiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Wayan Koster is the governor of Bali.
قتلى جراء الفيضانات في إندونيسيا
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-10
Wayan Koster is the Bali governor who joined in the destruction for the cameras.
This favourite Bali beach spot was destroyed – and another could be next
Australia· 2025-08-29
Wayan Koster is the re-elected governor leading the crackdown on illegal coastal developments.
‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown | BaliUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-04
Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, stated that new regulations are necessary to ensure that Balinese tourism remains respectful and sustainable.
Najlepši azijski otok in nevzgojeni turisti
Slovenia· 2025-07-04
Wayan Koster, the Governor of Bali, signed new rules for foreign tourists visiting the island.
Власти Бали ужесточили правила для иностранных туристов: 25 марта 2025, 10:01
Kazakhstan· 2025-03-25Wayan Koster, the Bali governor, promises stricter regulations instead of a proposed moratorium on tourism developments.
Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali’s transformation | IndonesiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24
