Medan was also formerly known as Paris van Sumatra because of its European-style city design. - JP
MEDAN (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): The Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry will turn the Air Force’s Soewondo base in Medan, North Sumatra, into a trade centre.
Minister Hadi Tjahjanto said that the area, which has been serving as an Aviation Operations Safety Area (KKOP) is regarded as a hindrance to investment.
