Three sites in North Maluku receive National Cultural Heritage Site recognition

Three cultural heritage sites from North Maluku Province have achieved national recognition directly from Culture Minister Fadli Zon, during the 2025 National Cultural Heritage Awards.

The recognition was received directly by North Maluku Province Education and Culture Office Head Abubakar Abdullah, during the event held at the Culture Ministry building in Central Jakarta Administrative City, Jakarta Special Capital Region (DKI) on Dec. 16, 2025.

The three sites in North Maluku designated as National Cultural Heritage Sites in 2025 are the Sultan Ternate Mosque, the Tomb of Sultan Baabullah, and the Tomb of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

"The designation of these three National Cultural Heritage sites is both a source of pride and a great responsibility for the region. North Maluku now has five officially recognized National Cultural Heritage sites," Abubakar said.

He emphasized that this achievement was the result of collaborative efforts by various parties to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of North Maluku. The recognition also served as motivation to continue proposing other potential cultural heritage sites in the province for national recognition.

Meanwhile, in his remarks, Fadli Zon encouraged regional governments to be more active in registering various cultural sites for National Cultural Herite Site designation. He claimed that Indonesia will enter an era of cultural economy and cultural industry, which requires early preparation.

Fadli Zon emphasized that the natural resources that have long been the mainstay of the region are not unlimited, while cultural heritage can actually become a long-term economic pillar if managed sustainably and professionally.

"In various regions, the involvement of the private sector is very constructive. The government must be open and welcoming to multi-stakeholder collaboration as long as it is managed professionally," the minister said.

Fadli Zon concluded his remarks by expressing his appreciation to all stakeholders, especially regional governments, for their full support in achieving the 2025 National Cultural Heritage designation.