The Indonesian government is accelerating efforts to develop Bali as a Bali International Financial Center through the expansion of strategic Special Economic Zones (SEZs) (03/05).

This initiative was reaffirmed during a working visit led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, alongside Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani and Danantara COO Dony Oskaria, to Kura Kura Bali SEZ and Sanur SEZ.

Kura Kura Bali SEZ Prepared for Financial Sector Development

The government is preparing Kura Kura Bali SEZ as a potential location for the Indonesia Financial Center, following directives from Prabowo Subianto.

Regulatory frameworks are being finalized to support the establishment of a financial SEZ, including governance schemes and investor-oriented facilities.

The visit also aimed to ensure accelerated development and increased investment realization in strategic sectors.

Knowledge District Drives Innovation-Based Growth

Kura Kura Bali SEZ features a Knowledge District designed to build an integrated innovation ecosystem.

This area focuses on leveraging education, knowledge, and human resources to support new economic growth.

By the first quarter of 2026, the SEZ recorded Rp1.62 trillion in investment realization and employed 2,146 workers.

Sanur SEZ Expands Health Tourism Ecosystem

In Sanur SEZ, the government is strengthening a health tourism ecosystem to support international-standard healthcare services.

Bali International Hospital, operating since April 2025, provides various specialist services and recorded 14,950 patient visits by the first quarter of 2026, with 60% foreign and 40% domestic patients.

The Solitaire Clinic is scheduled to begin operations in 2026, offering services including cosmetic surgery, medical aesthetics, body contouring, hair transplants, and anti-aging stem cell therapy.

Investment and Job Creation Increase Across SEZs

Sanur SEZ has recorded cumulative investment realization of Rp5.37 trillion by the first quarter of 2026.

The area has absorbed 5,444 workers and attracted 279,804 visitors.

Both Kura Kura Bali SEZ and Sanur SEZ continue to play a strategic role in driving investment, job creation, and economic transformation through high-value sectors.

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