The Bali Provincial Government, through the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP), has taken a firm policy by closing investment access for Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) in the motorbike rental sector. This strategic move was made as a form of tangible protection for local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that have been impacted by unfair competition.
This decision is based on field findings regarding the rampant operation of illegal motorbike rental businesses managed by foreign nationals in popular tourist destinations such as Canggu and Kuta, Badung Regency. Based on data from the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, the number of foreign companies holding official permits in this sector is actually very limited, totaling only around 150 business units.
However, reality on the ground shows a significant anomaly. Authorities detected a surge in the number of foreign-owned motorbike rental businesses operating without official permits, reaching a total of more than 500 units. This disparity between official permits and the reality on the ground served as the primary trigger for the local government to take decisive action.
Head of DPMPTSP Bali, I Ketut Sukra Negara, emphasized that closing the door to foreign investors in the motorbike rental sector reflects the Bali Provincial Government's commitment to reorganizing the business climate on the Island of the Gods. This policy is expected to create a fairer competitive environment and ensure that the tourism sector yields a broader economic impact for local communities rather than foreign entities.
