Miguel Oliveira of Portugal and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing on the Mandalika International Street Circuit. Photo: Getty Images
Miguel Oliveira of Portugal and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing on the Mandalika International Street Circuit. Photo: Getty Images
Indonesia

Indonesian MotoGP may be over, but land conflicts over the US$3 billion AIIB-backed Mandalika tourism project are revving up

  • Many villagers say they have lost land to the special economic zone that in addition to the racing circuit is to host hotels, villas, a theme-park and a golf course
  • Land conflicts surrounding the project were highlighted by the UN last year. Despite the success of the motorcycle grand prix, many disputes remain unsettled