Jakarta, Jan. 29 -- Indonesia is promoting Muslim-friendly tourism to strengthen its Islamic economy, attract high-quality investment, and enhance global competitiveness, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa said.

Speaking at the "Driving Indonesia's Halal Industry Competitiveness & Global Export Readiness" event in Jakarta on Wednesday, Puspa said Muslim-friendly tourism supports tourism competitiveness while contributing to national economic development.

"This is an effort to build an inclusive, competitive, and sustainable ecosystem," she said in a statement released on Thursday.

Puspa said inclusive tourism policies are a cornerstone of national development, with Muslim-friendly services designed to raise service standards without ...