Ambon, Maluku, Oct. 18 -- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto praised local governments for revitalizing cultural and historical sites in Maluku, including Victoria Fort, as part of efforts to promote local identity and sustainable development.

"Ambon and Maluku are building civilization and improving welfare," he said during the Victoria Fort Festival in Ambon on Friday, according to a statement from the Maluku provincial government.

He noted that such efforts require collaboration not only from city and provincial governments but also from relevant ministries.

Bima emphasized the importance of turning historical landmarks such as Victoria Fort into valuable cultural and tourism assets.

"When we visit Manila or Singapo...