Jokowi Asks For Maximum Tourism Potential In Alor Like Labuan Bajo

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited SMK Negeri 1 Kalabahi, Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Thursday (3/10/2024). BETWEEN ANTARA/HO-Muchlis Jr-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) requested that the wealth and beauty of the sea owned by Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) must be managed properly in order to become a tourist destination.

The President today visited Alor Regency to inspect the LIPA Kalabahi People's Market and SMK Negeri 1 Kalabahi.

The Head of State also ordered the provincial government and the local district government to prepare a master plan or main planning to develop tourism potential in Alor so that tourists can look at it.

"This is a very beautiful district and island, the sea wealth is extraordinary. I think if the Regent and the Governor can prepare a master plan, prepare designs so that in Alor there can be as many tourists as possible, such as Bali, such as Labuan Bajo. I think here has that strength, has that opportunity, has that potential," said the President through a statement from the Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, October 3.

President Jokowi's arrival to Alor not only brought pride to local governments, but also left a deep impression on the local community, including school children who were willing to take to the streets to see President Jokowi firsthand.

Alexa, a student of SMP Negeri 4 Kalabahi, told how enthusiastic she and her friends were when they found out that the President was going to visit Alor. He also hopes that the President can return to visit one day.

"We were at school, but we took to the streets to see. This is the first time I've seen it directly, the person is friendly, and handsome, it turns out. Pak Jokowi, keep his spirits up, don't forget to come to Alor again," said Alexa.

Not only children, but adults like Cherlince also feel deep pride. He thanked President Jokowi's leadership for the last 10 years.

"It's a great joy, we thank Pak Jokowi for his 10-year service period. We feel proud that this is the first time President Jokowi has set foot in our beloved Alor Regency," he said.

The President's visit also brought happiness to Damaris, a resident of Kalabahi. According to Damaris, President Jokowi's brief visit gave quite a meaning to the community.

"Thank you for your visit here, this may be a short time but we Alor people are very happy because during their tenure you took the time to come to Alor, especially Kalabahi," said Damaris.

President Jokowi's visit to Alor Regency not only strengthens relations between the central and regional governments, but also brings new hope for the development of Alor tourism which is rich in natural and cultural potentials.

The Alor community hopes that the President's arrival will have a positive impact on the development of their territory, making it better known to the world such as Bali and Labuan Bajo.