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The 2022 state budget deficit was recorded at 464.3 trillion rupiahs ($29.7 billion), down 40.1 percent compared to last year's deficit.

The minister steered clear of furnishing further details regarding the revocation of the plan to increase the entrance fee to TNK.

"Nothing has changed in the tourism industry. Our focus is to continue to improve quality and sustainable tourism," Sandiaga said.

"I want to emphasize that the islands are not for sale," said Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno.