The Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, has once again captured public attention with a series of controversial policies deemed groundbreaking by some, but seen as PR show by others, in the governance of his province. Among them are the demolition of tourist sites in the Puncak Bogor area, a ban on school field trips outside West Java, and various policies aimed at restructuring the province’s tourism and transportation sectors. Although these policies are justified on the grounds of environmental protection, safety, and the local economy, their impact on various sectors cannot be overlooked. To subscribe please click here
