Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has expressed support for Bali to become a pioneer in modern waste management, free from open dumping or the uncontrolled piling of waste without proper management or reduction.

In a statement issued in Jakarta on Wednesday, Minister Nurofiq referred to the planned closure of the Suwung Final Disposal Site (TPA Suwung), effective March 1, 2026.

He said the strategic move aims to safeguard Bali's tourism competitiveness and environmental sustainability, as the island is currently at a high level of vulnerability due to unresolved waste issues.

"Waste management is not merely an environmental issue but a serious public health challenge. I urge all regional leaders to have the ...