Bali Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny Amid Calls for Hike

The Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) in Bali remains a subject of expert advice, with Udayana University contributing to the discussion. The current calculation is under scrutiny as members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) called for substantial hikes, arguing the rate was below the Decent Living Standard (KHL). Bali Governor Wayan Koster defended the existing UMP, stating it was based on a thorough analysis accepted by all parties.

The Governor argued that calls for higher wages do not reflect the reality for many workers, noting that those in star-rated hotels often earn significantly more through service charges. Koster suggested that some calls for hikes were politically motivated rather than based on ground-level conditions.