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    "data": {
        "id": 1611992,
        "msgid": "president-prabowo-urges-capitalising-on-eid-holiday-tourism-potential-1773417261",
        "date": "2026-03-13 22:07:36",
        "title": "President Prabowo urges capitalising on Eid holiday tourism potential",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo has directed Tourism Minister Wardhana to inspect flagship destinations and promote tourism ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday, with 143.9 million travellers projected during the season. The Cabinet meeting also addressed regional security concerns regarding the West Asia conflict and government readiness across transportation and public safety sectors.",
        "content": "<p>To achieve this, the President directed Minister Wardhana to\npersonally inspect flagship tourist destinations to ensure they are\nfully prepared to welcome visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ask the Tourism Minister to actively visit tourist destinations to\npromote all aspects of our tourism,\u201d President Prabowo stated during a\nplenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The President, accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka,\nchaired the meeting focused on government readiness across various\nsectors ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. It was the first plenary\ncabinet session to be convened at the palace in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing his ministers and other high-ranking officials, President\nPrabowo also highlighted the impact of the ongoing conflict in West\nAsia, specifically involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, on\nIndonesia, noting that crises must be met with composure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe still possess the strength and capability to ensure that the\nwheels of daily life do not grind to a halt. Overall, the situation is\nstill under control,\u201d President Prabowo asserted.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he also urged his Cabinet to ensure homebound travelers\u2019\nsafety and all aspects related to the Eid al-Fitr homecoming.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, the Ministry of Transportation announced that 143.9 million\npeople are projected to travel during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel\nseason, slightly lower than last year\u2019s survey result of 146\nmillion.<\/p>\n<p>This figure is based on a survey conducted by the ministry to\nidentify travel preferences and gauge the public\u2019s intent to travel.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Ministry reviews safety at Bali tourist spots ahead of\nEid holiday<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Seribu Islands welcome over 14,000 tourists during Eid\nholiday<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Minister hails state budget\u2019s role in tourism, toll\nroad development<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Genta T, Maria C, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-prabowo-urges-capitalising-on-eid-holiday-tourism-potential-1773417261",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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