The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, encouraged creative economy actors in the South Jakarta (South Jakarta) area to participate in efforts to restore and revive the economy through job creation and business opportunities. This was conveyed by Menparekraf Sandiaga during the “Ramadan Kelana” event, at Balai Sarwono, Joglo at Kemang, South Jakarta, yesterday. that is part of our transition to endemic," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy in a written statement, Friday (29/4/2022). According to Sandiaga, because in efforts to restore the economy, not only relying on the tourism sector, but also the creative economy sector. The reason is, 97% of jobs are created by creative economy actors (MSMEs) and drive nearly 65% of the Indonesian economy. Meanwhile, data from the 2020 Focus Economic Outlook, the creative economy contributes more than IDR 1,100 trillion to Indonesia's GDP (Gross Domestic Product). “Seeing the enormous potential of the creative economy, Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf also moved quickly to present programs that are right on target, right on benefits, and on time. With the spirit of sharing Ramadan, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy presents the "Ramadan Traveling" activity to socialize the Creative Indonesia 2022 Regency/City (KaTa) program," he said. According to him, this activity will touch more than 35 creative cities that are encouraged to develop one of the creative economy sub-sectors in the city. So it is hoped that the creative economy will become the locomotive of economic revival. Kemenparekraf said Sandiaga Uno continues to prepare human resources, souvenir products, there is a safe homecoming post and healthy homecoming in collaboration with the TNI, Polri in developing the tourism sector and the creative economy during the Ramadan holiday. "We are making a travel plan to break up traffic congestion to tourist village destinations along the homecoming route, and this can be a homecoming recreation to make going home different from the previous ones," said Minister Sandiaga. In addition, "Kelana Ramadhan" is a space for creative economy players to exchange interesting ideas or ideas so that their local products can be promoted. "This Ramadhan trip is a hope, we can see enthusiasm in Banda Aceh, in Jakarta, and we will move to Solo, this is like a Ramadan safari but this is in the form of sharing business opportunities and creating job opportunities," said Sandiaga Uno. Given the momentum of the Eid holiday in 2022, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy predicts that economic movements in the tourism and creative economy sectors will reach up to IDR 72 trillion. So creative economy actors, especially in South Jakarta, must take advantage of this moment optimally. "Of course, with the spirit of Ramadhan sharing, they (the creative economy actors) not only share ideas but also share tips related to marketing, mentoring, and training.
It is hoped that this opportunity for the holy month of Ramadan can increase their turnover with better quality, so that economic revival can be realized," he said. He said the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy would continue to work closely with the local government and security forces to ensure strict and disciplined health protocols. On this occasion, Menparekraf Sandiaga also provided tips for safe and healthy homecoming. First, get enough rest, prepare well, the vehicle is in prime condition, make sure to always follow the recommendations and avoid a very busy schedule, then try to become a group that also buys creative economy products when traveling at tourist attractions. "Hopefully we can rise up better, rise together and organize our new economy better. The pandemic has taught us many things, how tourist destinations must meet CHSE. Creative economy center products must offer quality products according to reliable sub-sectors. Hopefully this can be realized in this month of Ramadan," said Sandiaga Uno. In particular, this year, Menparekraf Sandiaga plans to celebrate Eid al-Fitr by staying in Jakarta. "The tradition is because I married a Betawi person, all the family is here, my father's family is in Jakarta, my mother is in West Java and Central Java. The tradition is after Eid prayers, the last 10 nights are for Itikaf together," said Sandiaga Uno. That way Menparekraf will have the opportunity to monitor three tourist destinations such as Ragunan, Ancol, and TMII during the D-Day of Eid.
