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Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) located in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara is prepared to become a world-class integrated tourism area. Under the management of the Indonesian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), Mandalika is expected to be able to present natural tourism objects combined with Lombok's distinctive cultural riches, plus world-class racing performance. Mandalika is also considered to be a new economic point outside Java.President Joko Widodo has paid a serious attention to the Mandalika. This was seen from his second visit to Mandalika on Friday (5/17). He was to see at first hand Mandalika Special Economic Zone of development project, especially the preparation of the MotoGP Circuit. While looking at the location, President Joko Widodo said that he believed that the development of the Mandalika could bring Lombok to become a leading tourism destination besides Bali. He hopes that the development will be completed no later than January 2020. So by 2020, all the facilities needed by the MotoGP will be available. President Joko Widodo is also optimistic that the construction of the racing circuit and all supporting facilities at the Mandalika will be completed in 2020. President Joko Widodo also emphasized that various facilities have been built to support the Mandalika Special Economic Zone and MotoGP circuits such as airports, road infrastructure and hotels. President Joko Widodo added that the implementation of MotoGP is the serious effort of the government to move the economy into Lombok, and could even influence national economic growth.Meanwhile, Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Zulkieflimansyah said that the acceleration of the development of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) aims to host MotoGP in 2021. According to him, currently, the government is accelerating the construction of a number of facilities to support the International motorbike racing event. When accompanying President Joko Widodo to observe the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) on Friday (17/5),  Governor Zulkieflimansyah emphasized that his side would make every effort to accelerate development in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone.He hopes that the construction of the MotoGP’s supporting facilities provides maximum benefits for the people of West Nusa Tenggara. In addition, he also expects that with the completion of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, this would improve the economy of the people in NTB Province. Governor Zulkieflimansyah added that after the Moto GP event, more and more local and foreign tourists will get to know and visit NTB.