Toba, North Sumatra, March 2 -- The Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs stated that the F1 Powerboat, or F1H2O racing event in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, mainly benefits the regions instead of the central government.

The ministry's Deputy for Tourism and Creative Economy, Odo Manuhutu, stated that the international motorboat racing event stimulates economic activities in the region which in turn will benefit residents.

"The event will attract investors, who in recent years, are increasingly interested in the Lake Toba area, and it will positively impact regional development," Manuhutu stated at the press conference here on Saturday.

To ensure tourists are comfortable during their visit, the ministry's deputy urged s...