Infrastructural Realization of the Indonesia-Malaysia Cross Border Tourism Concept in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan

Abstract

Purpose: This research was conducted in the border area in Sajingan Besar District, Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, by focusing on the realization of the infrastructure aspect as the driving force of the development of the Indonesia-Malaysia cross border tourism destination. Research methods: The data of the research comes from observations, unstructured interviews, and literature studies. The research method used is qualitative descriptive methods. Findings: The research shows that the Aruk border area has completed both stages: (i) Priority Core Zone (office and service zone, trade and service zone) san (ii) Support Zone (infrastructure such as rest areas, money changers, tourism markets, places of worship, Indonesian guesthouse). Implication: The project needs fulfilment of strong basics such as infrastructure and accommodation, as well as being integrated with each other in building and advancing border areas to become world-class destinations, namely cross border tourism.

Border Area Development Miangas Island as a Tourism Attraction in the District of Talaud Islands North Sulawesi

“…While there are similarities between this study and Pranoto et al's (2021) research, such as the focus on border area tourism development, there are notable differences. The main difference lies in the research location, with Pranoto et al studying the border area with Malaysia, while this research focuses on the border area with the Philippines.…”

“…In the literature review, two relevant studies are considered. The first study by Pranoto et al (2021) focuses on the infrastructural realization of the Indonesia-Malaysia cross-border tourism concept in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan. The study examines tourism development in the Aruk Border area and highlights the two stages of development: a priority core zone and a supporting zone with various infrastructure facilities.…”

Sosialisasi Keberlanjutan BUMDes Pada Daerah Perbatasan (BUMDes Pala Opat Desa Tubu Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara)

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Kawasan perbatasan sering luput dari perhatian pemerintah, terutama terlihat dari aspek infrastruktur pembangunan sebagai motor penggerak perekonomian dan kesejahteraan masyarakat (Pranoto et al,2021). Hal ini mengakibatkan daerah perbatasan semakin tertinggal.

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