inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry agrees with the idea that the National Monument (Monas) area should be open until 22.00 am on the weekend.

“To support the tourism sector, I think this is the correct step,” said Minister Sandiaga Uno on Monday (7/29/2024).

Sandiaga explains that the behavior of each tourist differs from one another and obviously affects the diverse visiting hours. Moreover, Indonesia has been free from the pandemic, so in terms of health security, it is all good.

The extension on operational hours also affects the tourist spending rate, which obviously would be bigger than the usual.

Voicing the same statement, expert from the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry, Nia Niscaya also agreed with Monas operational hour extension as she saw that the general public requires an open space for activity.

Moreover, the iconic tourism spot also offers space for merchants and food sellers to sell their products more. However, she highlights that cleanliness management related to waste can be managed better if this area is opened for a longer duration on weekends.

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