Tourism & Transport: President Prabowo says tourism is a growth engine, urging cleaner destinations as he inaugurates the revitalised Semarang Tawang Station—plus a push to preserve historic stations as heritage attractions. He also reiterated a shift toward electric transport across Indonesia. Waste & Environment: Prabowo sets a one-year deadline to fix Indonesia’s waste problem, calling for clean rivers and waterways and stronger forest protection—directly tied to tourism appeal. Human Trafficking Prevention: The Villages Ministry expands village-level education, early detection of would-be migrant workers, and community empowerment to curb trafficking risks. Food & Culinary Diplomacy: Indonesia boosts global market access for local cuisine via the S’RASA program, linking culinary businesses with overseas importers and trade partners. MICE Push: Indonesia opens SEABEF 2026 in Jakarta, aiming to strengthen ASEAN’s business-events ecosystem and position the country as a leading MICE hub. Lombok Tourism Upgrade: Samara Lombok (Destination by Hyatt) lands Southeast Asia’s first Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, opening in Q1 2028. Regional Travel Watch: Malaysia’s F1 hosting plans face scrutiny over Israel-related entry rules, while South Africa’s ETA system continues to reshape visa-free travel requirements.