President Inaugurates Integrated Tourism Zone in Bintan, Riau Islands

President Inaugurates Integrated Tourism Zone in Bintan, Riau Islands

President SBY, Mrs. Ani Yudhoyono and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik (left), receive an explanation from Landmark Sdn Bhd CEO John Ballantyne (right), about the development of Exclusive Integrated Tourism Zone (KWTE) Enchantment Lagoi in Lagoi Bintan, Bintan, Riau Islands (26 / 2 .) AFP / Ferry



TEMPO Interactive, Bintan - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated the first phase of construction of an integrated tourism area in the Gulf Sebong, Lagoi Sebong Village, Bintan regency, Riau Islands, Saturday (26 / 2).

President and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono arrived at 10.00 pm. They were accompanied by Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik and Riau Islands Governor Muhammad Sani. A number of ministers also attended. Among others Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi, and Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro.

At the ceremony, the president gave the name "Enchantment Lagoi Bintan" for such integrated tourism area. In his speech, the president called on all parties to work together, so that it can complete the construction area. Head of State wished, the region could become like Singapore or even better. "Let us build this area into an integrated economic region," said the president.

"Enchantment Lagoi Bintan" "The first stage is built on an area of 338 hectares. The area is done consortium integrated tourism company. One of Landmarks Berhad - a lifestyle company based in Malaysia.

The developer will build the "Water City Resort" on the land area is 338 hectares. Tourist and commercial area that has been bought by Landmarks Berhad in 2006. Regions that have sejulah facilities, among other international ferry terminal, the terminal marina, sea plane terminals, where visiting cruise ships, service integrated immigration.

Then the water tourism facilities, shopping centers, hotels, amusement parks, and villas. In addition, developers will also build housing, apartments, conference rooms, universities, and hospitals. The first phase development area was estimated to be completed in 2015 and connected with other islands in Riau Islands Province.

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