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HALAL tourism that applies sharia principles in the sector would not change tourist attractions in areas with a non-Muslim majority.
According to Vice President Ma’ruf Amin said in non-Muslim majority regions, services for Muslims tourists, both domestic and foreign, will be improved to make them more comfortable. Halal tourism would not change the tourist spots but the services for Muslim tourists would be improved.
“There will be no change, we still offer the same destination, the same beautiful nature, but there will be sharia-based services to make (Muslim) tourists comfortable,” he added.
Ma’ruf Amin also mentioned that the government has encouraged the development of a sharia economy in regions hence local governments should demonstrate its seriousness on the issue.
“First, willingness. Second, preparedness. We will encourage them,” Amin who is concurrently is the Chairman of the National Committee on Sharia Finance and Economy (KNEKS),” he said.
Vice President added KNEKS has focused on four targets namely the industries of halal and finance, social funds such as alms and endowments, and the sharia business. I support Riau to become a special sharia economic zone. People had requested investment (in Riau). I told them to wait for Riau’s readiness.
The administration was committed to imposing a sharia economy in the development of its economy and tourism sector. The halal tourism concept is aimed at attracting travelers from the Middle East countries. [antaranews/photo special]
