President Joko Widodo inaugurated the Indonesia Arena sports building in Jakarta, which can accommodate various indoor sports activities and music concerts. The arena can accommodate up to 16,000 spectators and is expected to be used more for music events. Jokowi invited musicians and promoters to register for the arena, which can accommodate up to 16,000 spectators. He believes that every activity, including concerts, will benefit the economy, as the economic cycle occurs when the audience spends money. The construction of the Indonesia Arena cost IDR 640 billion and took 18 months. The event concluded with a performance by the Coklat band, with PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono performing. The event was attended by other state officials, including SOE Minister Erick Thohir, Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo, Coordinating Minister for PMK Muhadjir Effendy, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno; Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian; Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia; Minister of State Secretary Pratikno; and Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono.Link di fonte: https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1757055/resmikan-indonesia-arena-jokowi-yakin-lebih-banyak-dipakai-konser-menteri-pupr-main-drum?page_num=1 (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Tempo - 7 August 2023