Dian Kusumo
IDXChannel - The Ministry of Transportation stated that all infrastructure is ready to provide best services to support the 42nd ASEAN 2023 Summit in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara from 9-11 May 2023, including in sea transportation.
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi in Labuan Bajo Monday, 8 May, revealed that his ministry made several sea transportation arrangements to regulate the ships' movement in the Marina pier waters and around the Meruorah Hotel and Ayana Hotel, which became one of the venues for the ASEAN Summit.
Marina Harbor is set as the locatiuon for ASEAN leaders for sunset viewing over a Pinisi ship. In addition, a bazaar area, entertainment area, and bicycle facilities wil be provided for ASEAN Summit delegates around the port area. Minister of Transportation also ensured that the port condition was good.
"International events such as the ASEAN Summit teach us a lesson to continue to improve ourselves, especially in terms of service and cleanliness," said Budi.
To maintain water security and regulate the movement of Pinisi boats and Klotok boats (fishing boats) that usually pass in the area, Transportation Ministry deployed two patrol boats from the Directorate General of Sea Transportation's Sea and Coast Guard Unit (KPLP) from 5-12 May 2023.
