DENPASAR, BALINEWS – Bali Police Chief Inspector General Pasma Royce hosted a gathering with members of the media at Hongkong Garden Restaurant in Denpasar on Thursday (October 29, 2026), as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Bali Regional Police and media organizations.
The event was held to show appreciation for the media’s contribution and foster closer ties between the police and journalists across Bali.
Those attending included Bali Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General I Made Astawa, Bali Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Chairman I Wayan Dira Arsana, Bali Regional Broadcasting Commission (KPID) Chairman I Gede Agus Astapa, senior Bali Police officials, media executives, and leaders of journalist organizations across the province.
In his remarks, Pasma expressed his appreciation to editors-in-chief, television station heads, and media professionals for their role in delivering information to the public.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a harmonious and professional relationship between the police and the media to ensure that the public receives accurate, useful, and trustworthy information.
“We hope that relations between the National Police and our media colleagues in Bali will remain strong and that together we can serve as sources of positive, educational, and reliable information for the wider community,” Pasma said.
He added that effective communication and coordination between law enforcement agencies and media organizations were important in supporting public information efforts, particularly those related to security and public order in Bali.
The gathering concluded with a luncheon attended by Bali Police officials and media representatives in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
Through the event, the Bali Regional Police expressed hope that its partnership with the media would continue to grow stronger, enabling more effective coordination in delivering information to the public.
