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Welcome to Indonesia s new Bali – site of alleged human rights abuses

Welcome to Indonesia’s ‘new Bali’ – site of alleged human rights abuses Kuta in Lombok, where a UN report says villagers were evicted to build a motorcycle racing circuit as part of a “new Bali” tourism development. Photo: Shutterstock Think of Bali and a motorcycle grand prix probably isn t the first thing that springs to mind. But a circuit for such races is under construction in Mandalika, a coastal resort area on the neighbouring island of Lombok, one of 10 new Balis designated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Designed to replicate the international appeal and associated financial success - at least before Covid-19 exposed the weaknesses of a visitor-dependent economy - of Indonesia s biggest tourism brand, the focus of the new Balis project has been narrowed to five destinations, at a cost of 4.01 trillion rupiah this year alone, The Jakarta Post reports. Mandalika is among the super priority locations - selected based on their accessibility, their vi

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Why the next Bali is coming under fire

Why the next Bali is coming under fire © Getty Images Mandalika certainly looks like a place worth going Think of pristine waters, endless beaches, lined with palm trees and lush green mountains as a glorious backdrop. With travel for many a distant memory during the current Covid pandemic, it sounds like a dream come true. And that s exactly what the Indonesian government is going for with Mandalika, a new tourist area touted as the next Bali. But a massive government-backed programme to develop it as a luxury travel destination has run into allegations of numerous human rights violations at the site.

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