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Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Rusdi Kirana said that his side wants to enhance tourism cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia in a bid to increase tourist visits from potential countries such as China and Australia. He does not want Indonesia to regard Malaysia as a potential market only, and vice versa. This was disclosed by Ambassador Rusdi Kirana after witnessing Wings Air's inaugural flight ceremony from Pontianak, West Kalimantan to Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia at Miri International Airport on Thursday (March 15^th).

“But the important thing is that we want to try Malaysia-Indonesia; Indonesia should not only consider Malaysia’s market and vice versa. But we are trying to collaborate together to a third country. So, we have hope there is a joint venture, such as promotion, dance performances and culture, the purpose is for trade and tourism. So, if we look at geography, Indonesia's right here and Malaysia's above; On the top of Malaysia is China. Thus, if Chinese tourists come to Malaysia and to Indonesia, this is so cheaper. There are two options,” Rusdi Kirana said.

On the same occasion, Ambassador Rusdi Kirana also explained that some examples of tourism cooperation can be implemented by Indonesia and Malaysia. The types of tourism cooperation are like between Kinabalu City and Manado, North Sulawesi; Miri and Yogyakarta; Penang and Silangit, North Sumatra. In addition, he added that with the cooperation, the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia will be more harmonious. (VOI/Rezha/RHM)