Government of Bali: Part of Indonesia's Unitary Republic

Bali is a province of Indonesia — it does not have a separate sovereign government.

Indonesia's Government Structure

• Unitary Presidential Republic
• President: Head of state & government (elected by popular vote since 2004).
• Legislature: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) = House of Representatives (DPR) (575 elected) + Regional Representatives Council (DPD) (4 per province = 136).
• Judiciary: Independent Supreme Court (MA), Constitutional Court (MK).

Bali's Local Governance

• Governor: Elected directly (5-year term). Current: I Wayan Koster (2018–2023, re-elected 2024).
• Provincial Parliament (DPRD Bali): 55 members.
• 9 Regencies/Cities: Each has elected Regent/Mayor & legislature (Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan, etc.).
• Traditional Villages (Desa Pakraman): Unique dual governance — formal admin + customary (adat) law councils managing culture, land, ceremonies.

Bali enjoys significant cultural autonomy within Indonesia's unitary framework.