PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono Donated A New Face TMII In The Context Of Supporting The Presidency Of The G20 Summit

Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono presented the new face of Taman Mini Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia (TMII) after structuring and revitalizing in order to support the Presidency of the G20 Summit. "Since it was built in the 1970s, this is the first time a massive renovation has been held at TMII. The progress is almost complete, waiting for the inauguration by the President," Basuki said in his statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Monday, October 17. The Ministry of PUPR has carried out the arrangement and revitalization of TMII's infrastructure as one of the supporting venues for Indonesia's presidency at the G20 Summit with a total budget of IDR 1.08 trillion. In addition, the arrangement of the TMII area was also carried out as an effort to care for historical buildings and make them a new icon of pride for Indonesia. The arrangement and renovation of the TMII area adopts the concept of a people's tourist destination. In DKI Jakarta itself, there are three people's tourist destinations, namely the Ragunan Zoo, Ancol Area, and TMII. "People who enter the TMII area can picnic here carrying mats, as well as lunch supplies. This is our new Mini Park, a people's tourist destination with good environmental," said Basuki. He also advised that he always maintain cleanliness, especially in an area of 150 hectares, is one of the most valuable assets in the country. "Congratulations on enjoying the new TMII, tell the public to visit and maintain this TMII. Cleanliness must be maintained, because it is not very easy to take care of this. We must be strict and disciplined to keep this area maintained," said Basuki.