Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that tourist areas in the Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, are safe for tourists to visit.
The statement was made following the temporary closure of access to the Island of Wayag and Manyaifun Batangpele after the polemic emerged due to nickel mining operations in the Raja Ampat area.
"The Ministry of Tourism continues to monitor the development of the situation carefully and is ready to take adaptive steps to support local communities, so that they remain the main pillar in the development of resilient and inclusive tourism," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, June 14.
"So, tourists are still safe to visit Raja Ampat," said Menpar.
He said there are other islands as well as dive locations such as Manta Point, Cross Wreck, Cape Kri, and Blue Magic whose beauty can be enjoyed by tourists who visit Raja Ampat besides Wayag and Batangpele.
The Ministry of Tourism has coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs and security forces and local community leaders to maintain the security of tourist areas in the Raja Ampat area.
The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed direct directions to the Provincial Government of Southwest Papua and the Government of Raja Ampat Regency to protect tourists from potential disturbances.
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Widiyanti said Raja Ampat is one of the priority national tourism destinations and part of UNESCO Global Geoparks.
The region is designated as a high-quality sustainable tourism model developed by balancing ecological, economic and socio-cultural aspects.
The Ministry of Tourism invites all relevant stakeholders to jointly preserve Raja Ampat's nature and his reputation as one of Indonesia's leading tourism icons.
"We want to provide a safe, comfortable, world-class tourism experience, and strengthen Raja Ampat's position in the eyes of global tourists," said Widiyanti.
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