Ambon, July 5 -- The Maluku provincial government and the National Development Planning Ministry/National Development Agency (PPN/ Bappenas ) are planning to develop the Masela Block industrial area to stimulate the province's economy.

"The development of industrial areas around the Masela Block is a strategic priority to encourage economic growth in Maluku," Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa said in a written statement received in Ambon on Saturday.

Lewerissa held a meeting with Bappenas head Rachmat Pambudy in Jakarta to discuss steps to encourage the acceleration of the Masela Block project, which is a national strategic project.

During the meeting, Lewerissa outlined the plan to develop an industrial area integrated with the Masela...