Indonesia readies US$275mil to build infrastructure for ‘five new Balis’

Map shows access routes to one of Indonesia's five priority tourist destinations: Likupang in North Sulawesi. - JP

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The government plans to spend Rp 4.01 trillion (US$275.15 million) this year on 108 basic infrastructure projects in five prioritised tourist destinations to spur visits.

The Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Ministry reported Wednesday (April 7) the projects were related to roads, raw and clean water supply, waste management, sanitation, residential improvements and more.