Riau Governor Asks Menparekraf Sandiaga To Open Pekanbaru-Malaysia Entrance

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PEKANBARU - Riau Governor, Syamsuar asked the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), Sandiaga S Uno to help open the entrance for tourists from Sultan Syarif Kasim International Airport (SSK) II Pekanbaru to Malaysia.

"Because Malaysia on April 1, 2022 has opened the entrance between countries. So actually the Malaysian side can't wait to go to Riau. So we ask the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy to also open the entrance to the International Airport in Pekanbaru," he said in Pekanbaru. quoted by Antara, Wednesday, March 23.

The request, said Syamsuar, was submitted because the tourism sector is increasingly promising in line with world economic growth.

"Although it is still considered a newcomer, Riau's opportunity is quite large, considering the actual potential is also promising," he continued.

Syamsuar gave an example of the Bono tourist attraction, for example, which has the best river waves in the world and the world's surfers have proven it.

Responding to the request of the Governor of Riau, Menparekraf Sandiaga S Uno will try to open the entrance for foreign tourists through Pekanbaru's SSK II International Airport.

"Okay, sir, we will encourage Sultan Syarif Kasim International Airport to open. For your information, Mr. Governor, the President has agreed to be free from quarantine to be expanded throughout the archipelago. Only a PCR swab test is required upon arrival," he said.

Sandiaga hopes that this policy can revive Riau's economy and restore the community's economy.

Previously, Riau Governor Syamsuar had a virtual dialogue with the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, at the launch of the Riau Tourism 2022 "Calendar of Events" in Pekanbaru, Tuesday (22/3) night.

The event was also attended by the Head of the Riau Tourism Office (Dispar), Roni Rakhmat, tourism business players, Heads of Dispar from districts and cities, and Riau creative economy players.