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Islands in focus: Kuta community opposes Benoa reclamation
Dressed in Balinese attire, more than 1,000 people flocked onto the streets of bustling Kuta on Sunday morning, voicing their opposition to a reclamation project in Benoa Bay, Bali
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ressed in Balinese attire, more than 1,000 people flocked onto the streets of bustling Kuta on Sunday morning, voicing their opposition to a reclamation project in Benoa Bay, Bali.
Starting at Pura Desa temple, the protestors erected a billboard stating their opposition to the reclamation and then marched to Kuta beach.
'Do not be tempted by investors' sweet promises. Do not be lulled by investor seduction,' said rally coordinator, Nyoman Graha Wicaksana.
Wicaksana said the reclamation plan could have severe environmental, economic and social impacts.
