RRI.CO.ID, Denpasar – The government continues to accelerate the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bali to drive national investment. The two zones of main focus are the Kura Kura Bali SEZ and the Sanur SEZ.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the National SEZ Council, Airlangga Hartarto, personally inspected these two strategic zones on Friday, May 1, 2026. The visit aimed to ensure the accelerated development of the economic zones, particularly in the sectors of high-quality tourism and international-standard healthcare services.

Additionally, the visit aimed to assess the readiness for the development of an International Financial Center (IFC) in accordance with President Prabowo Subianto’s directives. The government is also finalizing regulations to support the establishment of a Financial Sector SEZ in Bali.

“The government is finalizing regulations as the foundation for establishing the Financial Sector SEZ in Bali, designed to accommodate various needs for establishing a financial center, ranging from management schemes to facilities that can attract global investors,” Airlangga said in a written press release received on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

The Kura Kura Bali SEZ offers the advantages of a Knowledge District ecosystem to support this grand plan. This area is designed to foster new innovations that rely on education and human resources.

As of the first quarter of 2026, the Kura Kura Bali SEZ has recorded investment realization totaling Rp1.62 trillion. The zone has also successfully created 2,146 jobs.

Meanwhile, the Sanur SEZ continues to be developed as a leading world-class medical tourism hub. One of its key facilities is the Bali International Hospital, which has been operational since April 2025.

As of the first quarter of 2026, the hospital has served 14,950 patients. The patient count consists of 60 percent foreign nationals and 40 percent Indonesian citizens.

The delegation also monitored the progress of construction on a modern aesthetic clinic named The Solitaire Clinic. This clinic is scheduled to open this year, offering a comprehensive range of body care services.

Cumulatively, investment in the Sanur SEZ has now reached a staggering Rp5.37 trillion. This medical tourism zone has also successfully created 5,444 local jobs.