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Aceh is currently preparing itself to be the world best halal destination. Aceh along with Lombok arearrangedto be halal destinations. By considering Aceh tourism sector development and people’shigher interest to make Aceh as the tourism destination, Indonesian Tourism Minister, Arif Yahya suggested Aceh to build a special economic zone. Minister Arif Yahya in Jakarta explained that Aceh needs 20 Triliun Rupiah to build a special economic zone. 

"culturally, we have a halal positioning firm. While, Sabang is the best natural port in Indonesia, and it is projected that this year there will 30 cruises will lean there, with world-class attractions. In my opinion, for the first stage, more people come to Aceh and the Ministry of Tourism will help to provide incentives, for example from KL and from Singapore to Aceh. The average of one destination requires a budget of 20 Trillion, 10 Trillion for basic infrastructure, 10 Trillion for amenities" The Minister said. 

Minister Arif Yahya moreover added that the country’s biggest chalange is on licensing issues because it still has complicated birocracy. With the special economic zone the matter will be simplified while basic infrastructure as well as facilities will be fully supported by the government. (NK)