Denpasar, Bali, Nov. 16 -- Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that the provincial authority has taken measures to prevent foreign investments in the province sidelining local businesses.

While receiving Deputy Minister for Investment and Downstreaming Todotua Pasaribu, the governor stated that foreigners are increasingly taking over ordinary local businesses such as rentals or lodgings.

"Even in some cases motorcycle rentals are operated by them, which we believe is not correct," Koster stated, according to the provincial statement on Saturday.

Koster said that besides playing in ordinary local business fields, his side found some foreigners presenting incorrect information in their business application or manipulating their permits.

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