Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- A senior legislator has asked the Indonesian government to crack down on foreigners illegally running businesses in Bali, saying they pose a serious threat to local communities and small enterprises.

"We call on the government to act decisively. Bali must not be allowed to turn into a free market that ends up hurting its own people," deputy chair of Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR), Chusnunia, said.

In a statement received here on Tuesday, she called for immediate measures to address rising complaints among Balinese locals and small enterprises against illegal foreign-owned businesses.

The complaints have not only been filed with Commission VII, which oversees industry, small and medium enterpris...