Gianyar, Bali, June 27 -- Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar stated that President Prabowo Subianto has approved the development of North Bali International Airport (BIBU).

"We have received the president's endorsements. We have readied the technical aspects, and we will strive to make North Bali International Airport a reality very soon," Iskandar stated here on Thursday.

A second airport for the northern part of Bali Island will help boost the economy of its surrounding regions. Hence, Bali will strengthen not only its tourism sector but also its overall economy, he explained.

President Prabowo is committed to accelerating development in Bali Island, including sophisticated healthcare facilities, world-...