The Indonesian Internet Domain Name Administrator (PANDI) and the Bali Provincial Government have officially signed a joint agreement on the registration and management of the .Bali geographic top-level domain name to strengthen Bali's digital identity.
"This signing marks an important step for Bali in strengthening its digital identity on the national and international stage, while also opening a new era for the use of internet technology that is more sovereign, secure, and characteristic in accordance with Bali's identity," said PANDI Chairman John Simanjuntak in his statement in Jakarta, Friday.
John explained that, in the context of the global digital ecosystem, geographic top-level domain names have become a symbol of regional identity and a means of strengthening a region's position in the digital space.
Many major cities around the world are leveraging geographic domains such as .tokyo, .paris, or .nyc to increase brand visibility, support the economic sector, and strengthen digital public services.
"This also strengthens the image and provides an official digital space for the local community," said John.
The presence of the .Bali domain is expected to bring added value because Bali is not only a geographical area, but also a representation of culture, tourism, and creativity that has been recognized globally.
This digital identity is said to be an official platform that unites Balinese narratives in a modern and easily accessible form for the wider public.
