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View all search resultsTourism safety in spotlight after Saudi tourist killed in jet ski accident
A lawmaker has called for a sweeping overhaul of Indonesia’s tourism safety and security standards, saying a series of fatal incidents involving both domestic and foreign tourists has exposed serious weaknesses in oversight and enforcement.
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Aero Sutan Aswar of Indonesia and Aqsa Sutan Aswar of Indonesia compete on Jet Skis in the 2018 Asian Games on Aug. 24, 2018 in Jakarta. (Reuters/Beawiharta)
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Saudi has died and a local tourist is in critical condition after a jet ski accident off the coast of Pelabuhanratu, in Sukabumi regency, West Java, underscoring renewed concerns over tourism safety.
Head of the Sukabumi Air and Water Police Adj. Comr. Dadi said the accident occurred at around 5 p.m. on Monday. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Saudi national Al Muhanna Hadan Radhi, was riding a jet ski with a friend, Siti Maryam, a 41-year-old woman from Bogor, when the incident occurred.
“Radhi was suspected of attempting to ride through high waves when he lost control of the jet ski, causing it to overturn offshore and trap both riders,” Dadi said on Monday as quoted by Kompas.com.
The victims were rescued by nearby residents and taken to Palabuhanratu Regional General Hospital, where Radhi later died from severe head injuries. Siti remains in critical condition and is undergoing intensive treatment.
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Dadi said Radhi was on holiday with Indonesian friends and was staying at a local hotel in Pelabuhanratu.
He had rented the jet ski from a local operator, who claimed to have provided Radhi with operating instructions and safety guidance before the ride.
