While Sofifi’s population of 18,000 is only around a tenth the size of Ternate’s, it sits on the vastly larger island of Halmahera, giving it more room to grow.

Sofifi, which is located near Baubau, or precisely in North Oba District, Tidore Islands City, North Maluku would be the President’s last destination. Jokowi was accompanied by Manpower Minister Ida ...