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People comments on the election of Police General Made Mangku Pastika as Bali governor and what he should do to keep Bali a leading international tourist destination. Bali post interview a number of audiences in different background, native Balinese, Indonesian, and Australians, the country which have very close connection to Bali, and with the largest victims of the terrorist attack put into jail by the General.

Prevent further traffic congestion by imposing heavy taxes on big cars. Don’t allow huge trucks and buses to operate on small roads during rush hours and don’t allow parking in restricted areas.
ROBERT
Seminyak, Bali

Bali is rich in cultures and arts that attract tourists. The new governor should focus on security to ensure safety of tourists and residents.
DEDE LESMANA ELO
Tangerang, Banten

His priority should be on equality and justice to raise awareness on law and order. The improvement of the economy through the development of infrastructure, healthcare and education is important to escalate the standard of living of the Balinese. Mangku Pastika should make the people of Bali happy hosting tourists.
JANPIE SIAHAASN
Jakarta

He should strengthen security in Bali. And he should extend visas to two months or more. He should also have a better security system at ferry docks to prevent the smuggling of illegal goods.
YOS WOWOR
Denpasar

I believe that Pastika, with his capacity and integrity, can lead Bali to be not only a famous tourist destination but also a more prosperous region. However, he should not be a hesitant leader. He should focus on social welfare.
ABDUL MUIS MADKHAN
Kudus, Central Java

Congratulations, Bali and the new governor. What should he do? When he looks at Bali from the eyes of tourists, he will see that many are harassed by taxi drivers and locals just hanging around.

Undisciplined driving often causes unnecessary deaths on the roads. Secure Bali, not only from terrorists, but also from the gangs operating on streets who are creating an atmosphere of violence.

Bali needs many police officers to assist residents to enforce the law and to lecture Balinese with more discipline in traffic. I wish the governor good luck and wisdom.
JOHANNES
Nusa Dua, Bali

I am from western Australia. I have regularly returned to Bali since 1975. First, I have to say that it is a better experience every time I return.

I believe that if foreigners could own land in Bali many, many wealthy people would like to own holiday villas there. This would mean that many millions of dollars would enter the economy both to build the homes and then to operate them.

It would help to pay for the improvement of roads needed to open further parts of Bali such as Medowi, which is good for surfing.
JOHN SIMPSON

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