BANDA ACEH, 21 June 2012 - The Aceh Provincial Government will review information that mentions the threat of loss of a historic site of the former Lamuri kingdom as a result of golf course development plans in the area of Bukit Lamreh in Aceh Besar regency.
"I will ask the Department of Culture and Tourism of Aceh to review and study the findings or the report," said Aceh Secretary Teuku Setia Budi in Banda Aceh on Wednesday.
After the launch of a biography of "Leumiek Aaron Keuchik, Heritage Rescuer", the Secretary said the government would find a way out of the findings of the institution.
"What we need the proof, is it true that the planned golf course will be built on the Lamuri kingdom site. Please give us evidence which then can be re-examined," said Teuku Setia Budi.
The Secretary also said his office plans to coordinate with Aceh Besar regency related to this report on the golf course development plans that are afraid to affect the location of this Lamuri kingdom site.
As reported previously, the People's Care for Aceh History (Masyarakat Peduli Sejarah Aceh or Mapesa) rejected the construction of the golf course in Bukit Lamreh, because it is to be built in the historic site of the Kingdom of Lamuri that had its glory days in the 10th century.
"We firmly reject the construction of the golf course in the historical heritage site of the Lamuri kingdom," said Mapesa Secretary Muhajir.
He said the area's historic Lamuri kingdom site in Bukit Lamreh covers 200 hectares. Of this area, 100 hectares are designated for a new golf course.
"The permit for the construction of the golf course is given to investors from China, which reportedly will invest Rp 120 billion in the project," he said.
According to him, if the golf course is still to be constructed, the traces of the Lamuri kingdom would disappear forever. In fact, the Kingdom of Lamuri is the forerunner of the Sultanate of Aceh that ruled in the 13th century.
Source: KOMPAS.com
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