Jakarta, July 26 -- House's Commission VII Chairman, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, sought greater creativity from local tourism actors and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in positioning Siak, Riau, as a top-tier tourist destination, not just a complementary site.

"Tourism players must be more creative in building a compelling tourism industry. With proper management, travel agents and tourism businesses can promote Siak as a primary destination rather than a secondary option," Saleh noted in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.

Following a working visit by Commission VII to Siak Regency on July 25, Saleh noted that Siak's historical legacy as the center of the Malay Sultanate is insufficient to elevate it on the national ...