This year, Maritime Museum or locally known as Bahari Museum in Penjaringan, North Jakarta will be restored after fire engulfed this museum on January 16, 2018.

Our target is to start auction process in April

"This year, we focus to restore the building with budget Rp 48 billion. Next year is museum interior," mentioned Asiantoro, Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department (Disparbud) Secretary, Friday (3/1).

Currently, his side consults with construction experts to review about museum building construction as requested by Cultural Heritage Expert Team (TACB).

Acting Jakarta Maritime Museum Management Unit Head (Plh), Sri Kusumawati said, her side is also waiting for recommendation from Restoration Assembly Team (TSP) regarding exact date to start the restoration.

"Our target is to start auction process in April," she added.