Mataram, Sept. 14 -- Indonesia's Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), is once again attracting global attention. More than just a world-class motorcycle race, the 2025 Indonesia Grand Prix, scheduled for October 3-5, is where the country's global reputation is at stake.

The country's InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has secured an agreement with Dorna Sports to host MotoGP at least until 2031.

An exotic island known for its enchanting natural and cultural wealth, Lombok is set to host MotoGP, the world's most prestigious motorcycle competition, for the fourth time since 2022. Like two sides of a coin, however, such exposure to the global stage could also backfire in...