TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Here are the highlights: 8 Slow Travel Destinations in Asia, Including in Indonesia; 2. MRT Jakarta Director Responds to IKN Expansion Plan; Forbes’ List of Indonesia’s 10 Richest People in 2024.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. 8 Slow Travel Destinations in Asia, Including in Indonesia
Slow travel is currently a popular new trend among travelers. No more fast-paced travel to visit as many destinations as possible in a short period. In Asia, international travelers are now focusing more on less explored destinations rather than the popular ones.
This trend shows a more relaxed pace of travel while seeking immersive experiences, cultural connections and escape from crowded tourist destinations. In Asia, travel booking platform Agoda analyzed data to identify Asia’s top slow travel destinations.
2. MRT Jakarta Director Responds to IKN Expansion Plan
The President Director of MRT Jakarta Tuhiyat responded to the MRT development plan in the Nusantara Capital City or IKN. “MRT Jakarta’s operation focuses on Jakarta,” said Tuhiyat on Thursday, May 16.
Previously, the IKN Authority targeted the construction of the MRT and high-speed trains connecting IKN with partner regions such as Balikpapan after 2024. Tuhiyat admitted he had received an informal offer to participate in the MRT project at IKN. However, MRT Jakarta’s current priority is completing the supporting infrastructure and railways development in Jakarta. “Currently we are focusing on achieving the groundbreaking for the East-West (MRT Jakarta) line in August 2024,” he said.
3. Forbes’ List of Indonesia’s 10 Richest People in 2024
Forbes regularly updates its Real-Time Billionaires ranking page, which features a comprehensive list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, including prominent Indonesian conglomerates. As of May 2024, the list has not changed much.
Agoes Projosasmito made a debut in the top ten of Indonesia’s wealthiest people, surpassing renowned tycoons such as Chairul Tanjung, Tahir and Family, Lim Hariyanto, and Dewi Kam in terms of net worth. Meanwhile, Djoko Susanto, the owner of the country’s well-known supermarket brands, has been omitted from the list.
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