idr 100,000 fine for not wearing face mask introduced by bali government

Provincial Administration of Bali has finally decided to take strict action and sanctions against violators of health protocols. For those who refuse or don't wear face mask in public will be subjected to IDR 100,000 fine.

Wayan Koster, Governor Bali announced the sanction on 26th August along with the launch of a new Gubernatorial Regulation (Pergub) in Denpasar. According to the new regulation, businesses, transportation, public places and facilities are required to implement the health protocols and ensure they are being observed.

“The requirement for individuals are exempted when they are giving a speech, eating, chanting prayers, or other activities that require them to take off their masks, while still paying attention to distance of 1 meter at a minimum,” Koster said, adding that health authorities and other relevant agencies are exempt from the requirement while on duty. 

According to Koster, the sanctions have been previously implemented with similar requirement in Bali through proper circulars now the main difference is that the Pergub now includes administrative sanctions. This includes an IDR100,000 fine for individuals who don’t wear masks while they are outside of their homes. 

At the same businesses, public places and facilities are required to provide proper health precaution facilities, in case of failing they will be fined IDR1,000,000 (US$68.22) or have their permits temporarily revoked should they fail to do so. 

The governor also said that other sanctions according to traditional village customs still apply on top of those laid out in the Pergub. Officials have now set a two week grace period to raise the awareness about the new regulations after that it will be enforced by the local Public order Agency with the members of Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri). According to reports, violators will be expected to pay the administrative sanctions on the spot.