Mojokerto Strengthens Foreign National Oversight with APOA App

Mojokerto city officials are enhancing oversight of foreign nationals by introducing the APOA (Foreigner Reporting Application). The city government is socializing the application to hotel and lodging managers to foster a secure and welcoming tourism environment.

Wali Kota Mojokerto, Ika Puspitasari, known as Ning Ita, clarified that the monitoring is not about suspicion but rather a necessary precaution for individuals from outside Indonesia. "It's not that being monitored means being suspected. But as people from outside Indonesia, they need to be monitored and reported, so that things that need to be watched out for can be anticipated," she stated.

The mayor highlighted the importance of a safe and comfortable tourism climate for both economic growth and the development of the tourism sector. Mojokerto serves not only as an accommodation hub for tourists but also for foreign professionals working in nearby industrial areas. The city also offers various services like banking, education, and trade for the surrounding region.

Ning Ita stressed the need for accurate tourism data from accommodation providers, which will be submitted to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The city is committed to creating a secure environment, collaborating with the police, military, and community to prevent crime and encourage visits. She also encouraged businesses to develop attractive tour packages, aiming to boost the city's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) through increased tourism.