Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), PT Pembangungan Jaya Ancol, and PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) at Jakarta City Hall, Tuesday (8/19).

This collaboration focuses on developing the tourism, sports, and financial sectors in Jakarta.

"I am sure that this collaboration will be a mutually beneficial for BTN, Jakpro, and Ancol," Pramono said.

He hopes this collaboration will encourage improvements to facilities at Ancol and the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), which will gradually beautify Jakarta's appearance.

Pramono also expressed his appreciation for the Jakarta Provincial Government's collaboration with BTN in organizing the successful Jakarta International Marathon (Jakim). He hopes Jakim's participation will increase to 40,000 next year, and even reach 50,000 for Jakarta's 500th anniversary celebration.

He also welcomed the planned collaboration with BTN to organize a Halal Fair. Pramono expressed his hope that the planned Halal Fair would significantly benefit the community, given that the majority of the population is Muslim.

He added that there are several suitable locations for holding a Halal Fair, those are Monas, Lapangan Banteng, the AA Maramis Building, and up to Taman Ismail Marzuki.

"I believe this is a new milestone and should not be done half-heartedly," he added.

Meanwhile, BTN President Director, Nixon Napitupulu, explained the collaboration with Ancol and Jakpro will be expanded not only in the field of sports or sports tourism, but also include financial management, branding, and digitalization.

"We also have cooperation to complete the bridge from JIS to Ancol so that people can freely park at Ancol if they want to go to JIS or vice versa," he explained.

This 400-meter-long bridge is expected to solve parking problems at JIS. Nixon also plans to introduce a more digital and cashless payment system in the Ancol and JIS areas.

Furthermore, Nixon also hopes that the planned Jakarta Halal Fair will make Jakarta a tourist attraction in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Nixon also expressed his gratitude for the Jakarta Provincial Government's support in the success of the Jakarta International Marathon (Jakim).