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Electronic land certificates in Bali aim to combat land mafia practices
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The Regional Office of the National Land Agency BPN in Bali Province is implementing electronic land certificates to enhance land rights protection and reduce land mafia activities. Hardiansyah, Head of the Dispute Control and Handling Division of the BPN Bali Provincial Office, stated that the electronic system provides a more rigorous monitoring mechanism for land data changes. Every process requires a team and multiple verification and supervision stages, creating a traceable digital record. This system aims to increase legal certainty for the community, reduce the risk of physical document loss or damage, and improve transparency in land services. While challenges like data migration and public education exist, the government is promoting electronic certificates to modernize land services, boost efficiency, and strengthen public trust in land administration.
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