Jakarta, June 27 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi emphasized that reactivating Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, West Java, will require active participation and inputs from local governments.

"We believe it is important for regional governments to voice their perspectives and engage in dialogue with us," he stated in Jakarta on Thursday night (June 26).

Purwagandhi underscored the need for stakeholders to consider existing regulations and the significant investment poured into the nearby Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka District before moving forward with the reactivation proposal.

He stressed that it is crucial to maximize the use of Kertajati Airport, especially given the significant funding invested in...