Economy Thrives From Downtown to Foothills

Tourism has revived with thriving economic activity in Malang and Batu, from all corners in towns to rural areas in the foothills. Post-Covid-19 economic recovery has reinvigorated the lives of those in tourist village.

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A number of young people enjoying the night in the Kayutangan Corridor, Malang City, East Java, Sunday (9/4/2023). This area is now visited by many visitors, especially young people who want to hang out while enjoying the atmosphere.

Crowds of people had gathered in the western part of the Kayutangan Heritage Area, also known as the Kayutangan Corridor, in Malang, East Java, on Sunday evening (9/4/2023). They were watching the "Hop Lah Hope" Ari-Art Solo Exhibition by Abqoriyin Hizan, a street artist from Bondowoso who has been a regular performer at art exhibitions in the city for the last 12 years.

The "Hop Lah Hope" exhibition held this time was a social criticism oof the latest developments in Malang, from floods to traffic management by the municipal administration, and to the deadly Kanjuruhan Stadium Tragedy. All were presented in a vivid visualization of characters.