Day: February 12, 2022

Jakarta The development of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will not stop after the 2022 MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix, Deputy I of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), Febry Calvin Tetelepta, has emphasized.

“The implementation of 2022 MotoGP is only the beginning of local economic recovery,” he remarked in a statement issued here on Saturday.

He said he expected more national and international events to be held in the area in the future.

He then asked the public to support the implementation of the events to create long-term multiplier effects for the community.

One of the keys to realizing the multiplier effect of the development of the tourism destination area is by empowering local communities, he said.

This is in accordance with the commitment and directives of President Joko Widodo on the establishment and development of the economic zone, he noted.

“Since the beginning, the development of the Mandalika area has been designed holistically. Thus, the infrastructure development and local community empowerment must be carried out simultaneously,” Tetelepta said.

There will be many tourism supporting sectors—such as construction, lodging, meal, transportation, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—which will benefit from the multiplier effect of the development of the tourism area, he added.

“The implementation of events will certainly involve the local community. It shows that the development of the Mandalika SEZ is dedicated to the welfare of the Indonesian people, especially the people of NTB province,” he added.

The Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit is holding the 2022 MotoGP pre-season test from February 11–13, 2022. Pol Espargaro was the fastest rider on the first day of the test, while Luca Marini bested the other competitors on the second day.

Meanwhile, the 2022 MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia will take place from March 18–20, 2022.

Source: Antara News

Denpasar, Bali State airline carrier PT Garuda Indonesia will resume flights from Sydney, Australia to Denpasar, Bali, to support the reopening of international routes to Bali, Bali Governor Wayan Koster has informed.

“I got a call from Garuda Indonesia president director regarding the plan for (reopening the flight route) from Sydney to Denpasar,” he said during a press conference at Denpasar city on Saturday.

According to Koster, reopening the Sydney-Bali flight route would be a good initial step as the local economy has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As to when the flight route from Australia will be reopened, Koster said his team is still waiting for updates.

“It is currently being planned; still waiting for the progress,” the Governor remarked.

In addition, Australia’s Jetstar Airways is planning to open flights to the Island of the Gods, so it is expected that Australian tourists will enter Bali soon, he informed.

Meanwhile, on February 16, 2022, Singapore Airlines (SQ) will carry passengers to Bali, he noted. “Hopefully, there are no obstacles so that it can proceed,” he said.

The opening of a number of international flights to Bali would build momentum for its tourism recovery, he remarked.

“Hopefully, this Omicron (situation) can be controlled, with the hard work of all official ranks such as the regional military commander, regional police chief, and district heads/mayors in Bali,” he said.

If the endeavors to handle COVID-19 in Bali can run well, tourism recovery can begin, he added.

On February 3, the arrival of a Garuda Indonesia flight (GA 881) from Narita, Japan to Denpasar, Bali marked the reopening of international flights at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali.

Source: Antara News

Jakarta Upland rice cultivation is one of the government’s efforts to make dry land productive and increase food availability, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has informed.

After witnessing the first harvest of upland rice in Tulang Bawang Barat district, Lampung province, Hartarto said he expected the optimization of upland rice commodities in various regions.

“We appreciate the first harvest of upland rice that used technology and conducted trials. Upland rice is expected to continue to provide positive results, especially in food estates with limited water,” he explained here on Saturday.

He also called upon local governments and all levels of society to build a more competitive agriculture sector, upstream to downstream, with higher productivity.

It is hoped that farmers can use quality seeds and apply agricultural mechanization to achieve food self-sufficiency and make a positive contribution to the national economy, the minister said.

Source: Antara News