RRI.CO.ID, Denpasar - The government is accelerating the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to drive investment in strategic sectors. Coordinating Minister for Economy Airlangga Hartarto, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani, and Danantara COO Dony Oskaria reviewed the progress of Kura Kura Bali SEZ and Sanur SEZ recently.

In a press release of the Coordinating Ministry for Economy on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the visit aimed to ensure the acceleration of development and boost investment realization, particularly in quality tourism and international-standard healthcare services. It also explored readiness for establishing an International Financial Center to strengthen national economic competitiveness.

Coordinating Minister, Airlangga, inspected the readiness of Kura Kura Bali SEZ as a potential site for the Indonesia Financial Center. This, accoriding to him, follows the direction from Prabowo Subianto.

"The government is finalizing regulations to support the formation of a financial sector SEZ in Bali," said Airlangga in the written statement. He added that the SEZ will accomodate the needs of financial centers, starting from management schemes to global investor-oriented facilities.

Meanwhile, the SEZ developer, Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID) showcased the Knowledge District concept as a strategic area for financial sector development. The district is designed to integrate innovation ecosystems by leveraging knowledge, education, and human capital.

Until Q1 2026, Kura Kura Bali SEZ recorded investment realization of Rp1.62 trillion and employment of 2,146 workers. Further development will continue with the completion of several strategic projects this year.

Besides, Minister Airlangga and others also visited the health toruism ecosystem development in Sanur SEZ, including the Bali International Hospital. Since opened in April 2025, the hospital recorded 14,950 patient visits as of the first quarter of 2026, with 60% foreign and 40% domestic patients.

Sanur SEZ recorded cumulative investment realization of Rp5.37 trillion, employing 5,444 workers and attracting 279,804 visitors as of the first quarter of 2026. The government said both SEZs play a strategic role in boosting investment, job creation, and economic transformation.