Concrete program and support “on concessional terms”, no subsidies

NUSA DUA, Bisniswisata.co.id: Almost fourteen months without returned, by continuing to be burdened by the obligation to pay salaries, taxes, user fees, encourages the company to enter the “bankruptcy” category. Seminars, coordination meetings to limited meetings have taken place on several occasions, repeating the “plans” for recovery.

“What we want is the certainty of the opening of Bali and we need it subsidized loan long term with low interest. Not a scholarship. Starting a tourism business requires a lot of funding. Not only reconcile buildings – which have been out of service for over a year -. Preparing human resources with additional skills and new habits, is not an effort without capital, ”Bali tourism personality AL Purwa said, responding to the presentation of a number of speakers at the conference. ‘event. Bali Economic and Investment Forum 2021: Grand Design of Bali Economic Recovery.

The forum organized by the Regional Leadership Council of Nawa Cita Wisata Indonesia (NCPI) Bali, presented keynote speaker Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati with speakers from the Head of Bali Tourism Board, Secretary of Badung Regency, Bimo Wijayanto, deputy assistant for strategic investment to the deputy responsible for the coordination of investments and mines, Indra Darmawan, expert in macroeconomics, BKPM, Budi Arie Setiadi, deputy minister of the village PDTT RI, head of the representative office of the Bank of Indonesia for Bali Province, Trisno Nugroho, Chairman of Bali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I did Ariandi.

On this occasion, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, who was present virtually, said the government continues to seek solutions to encourage mobility and consumption without worsening the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, the industrial sector, including tourism, has experienced a sharp contraction for over a year.

“I realize that Bali is one of the provinces most affected by this pandemic. So, after hearing the various aspirations of businessmen in hotels, restaurants, cafes, horeca, this is one of the most devastating affected by COVID-19. Tourism grants 2020 for the province of Bali, here the allocation is IDR 3.3 trillion for 101 regions in the region. For Bali alone, 1.18 trillion rupees for 9 regencies / cities, ”he said.

The government will use the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) instrument to help the tourism sector recover and recover quickly, especially in Bali. The regulation of the Minister of Finance (PMK) number 32 / PMK.08 / 2021 has been published concerning the working capital credit guarantee system. Through this regulation, the government relaxes credit guarantees for commercial players who employ a minimum of 50 employees, from the previous limit of at least 300 employees.

“The interest on the loan has been lowered, the loan period has been extended to 3 years, and all this is mainly attributed to the many companies in the fields of hotels, accommodation, restaurants, travel agencies. , tourist attractions that have been quite affected, ”said Finance Minister Sri Mulyani.*