Increase The Entrance Fee To Borobudur, Luhut Is Considered To Be Adding To The Government's Problems, Fadli Zon: What Needs To Be Taken Care Of Is Not Taken Care Of!

Gerindra Party politician Fadli Zon. (Instagram @fadlizon)

JAKARTA - The surge in entrance fees for Borobudur Temple was criticized by Gerindra Party politician Fadli Zon. Instead of solving people's problems, Fadli considered this policy to add a new set of problems in the government.

The increase in tariffs was conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. Luhut said that going up to Borobudur Temple is Rp. 750 thousand for local tourists and 100 United States (US) dollars for foreign tourists. For now, to enter Borobudur Temple, visitors are charged Rp. 50 thousand. Luhut considers the decision to increase the tariff as an effort by the government to preserve the Borobudur Temple building.

"I heard a lot of public input today related to the discourse of increasing tariffs for local tourists. Therefore, later I will ask the relevant parties to immediately review again so that the tariff can be lowered. I thank all of you for your great attention to this cultural heritage of our pride," said Luhut to reporters, Monday, June 6.

According to Fadli Zon, Luhut added to the burden on the government. Of the many problems that are more urgent to handle because the people are directly affected, such as the stability of cooking oil prices on the market, Fadli wonders why Luhut suddenly increased the entrance fee to Borobudur Temple.

"What needs to be taken care of is not taken care of. What doesn't need to be taken care of is instead taken care of, making new affairs.

Because Fadli was wondering about Luhut's efforts, he attached a hashtag for the minister for many affairs. "#Menkosaurus," said Fadli.

The criticism from a member of the DPR's PDIP faction, Deddy Yevri Sitorus, was also directed to Luhut after the launch of the policy to increase the entrance fee for Borobudur Temple.

According to Deddy, the policy of increasing the entrance fee is not in favor of small communities. If the government's main goal is to limit the number of visitors, Deddy considers that there is no need to increase the entrance fee to Borobudur Temple. The ticket price can be higher than the UMR for workers when visiting with family. Then don't poor people have the right to go up and enjoy Borobudur Temple?" said Deddy in an electronic message, Monday, June 6.