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The development of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will not stop after the 2022 MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix, Deputy I of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), Febry Calvin Tetelepta, has emphasized.

"The implementation of 2022 MotoGP is only the beginning of local economic recovery," he remarked in a statement issued here on Saturday.

He said he expected more national and international events to be held in the area in the future.

He then asked the public to support the implementation of the events to create long-term multiplier effects for the community.

One of the keys to realizing the multiplier effect of the development of the tourism destination area is by empowering local communities, he said.

This is in accordance with the commitment and directives of President Joko Widodo on the establishment and development of the economic zone, he noted.

"Since the beginning, the development of the Mandalika area has been designed holistically. Thus, the infrastructure development and local community empowerment must be carried out simultaneously," Tetelepta said.

There will be many tourism supporting sectors—such as construction, lodging, meal, transportation, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—which will benefit from the multiplier effect of the development of the tourism area, he added.

"The implementation of events will certainly involve the local community. It shows that the development of the Mandalika SEZ is dedicated to the welfare of the Indonesian people, especially the people of NTB province," he added.

The Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit is holding the 2022 MotoGP pre-season test from February 11–13, 2022. Pol Espargaro was the fastest rider on the first day of the test, while Luca Marini bested the other competitors on the second day.

Meanwhile, the 2022 MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia will take place from March 18–20, 2022//ANT