Jakarta, Oct. 5 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Irene Umar visited Jakarta's Kota Tua (Old Town) to review revitalization plans aimed at preserving cultural heritage and advancing the creative economy, as part of a broader effort to optimize Indonesia's cultural assets.

"We hope to come together out of a shared love for Kota Tua and a common purpose - not based on which institution we represent, but as Indonesians committed to gradually and systematically developing this area, preserving its historical value while turning it into a vibrant creative economy space," Irene said in a press statement received in Jakarta on Sunday.

In collaboration with Jakarta's Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda DKI), MRT Jakar...