DPR Value Increase In Rates To Enter Borobudur Temple Is Not Right

Tourists pass in the courtyard of the Borobudur temple, Magelang, Central Java. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission VI of the DPR RI from the PDI-P Faction (PDI-P) Evita Nursanty assessed that the plan to increase the entrance fee to Borobudur Temple was not right at this time.

Even though the plan to increase the tariff has been postponed by the government, Evita considers this to be very contrary to the spirit of economic and tourism recovery.

"I suggest that it be postponed first. Not now, when our economy and tourism are rebounding after experiencing difficulties for a long time due to the pandemic," said Evita as quoted from Antara, Wednesday, June 8.

The DPR member from the Central Java III electoral district reminded that Borobudur is a place of worship for Buddhists, so it should not be given a high tariff.

In fact, if the tariff is high, it is feared that only people who have money can go to the stupa, so that it can trigger social jealousy.

"That's not good, as if enjoying tourism is only for the rich," he said.

He is very supportive of temple conservation efforts so that it is not damaged. However, these efforts can be made by making and implementing strict and strict regulations.

"For example, it is only allowed on which floor, or restrictions on how many people are to a certain floor, must wear sandals, children are not allowed to run around, that can be regulated. We can compare it with Ankor Wat in Cambodia, right with restrictions, there are peaks that are not can be climbed and so on," he said.

Evita requested that the rate increase be carried out gradually and take into account the momentum.

"Slowly, or gradually, don't suddenly like this, and once again the momentum is not right. Tickets go up high, not many tourists come, the impact is that traders are quiet again," said Evita.