Published on
February 3, 2026

Bali’s tourism sector, a crucial pillar of Indonesia’s economy, is currently in a state of flux due to the new criminal code introduced by the Indonesian government. While this law promises to modernize the country’s legal framework, it has also sparked widespread legal challenges and concerns over how it will affect tourism in popular destinations like Bali. As the Constitutional Court reviews 21 lawsuits contesting various provisions of the law, its potential effects on…