BAUBAU, 16 October 2026 — The Legal Section of the Kendari City Regional Secretariat, represented by the Head of the Legal Documentation and Information Subdivision, carried out a consultation and discussion visit to the Legal Section of the Baubau City Regional Secretariat for three days starting on Thursday, 16 October to 18 October 2026. This meeting focused on asking and discussing whether Baubau City has a special Regional Regulation that regulates Cultural Heritage Preservation.

During the meeting, the legal status in each region was explained:

- Baubau City: Explains the condition of regional regulations that have or are in the process of being drafted regarding cultural heritage, as well as the experience of drafting them.​

- Kendari City: Obtain valuable information regarding the steps that need to be taken, both to draft a new Regional Regulation and improve the draft that is being prepared.

The two parties also exchanged views regarding the importance of a clear legal umbrella so that regional cultural wealth can be protected, preserved and developed properly. This activity is an important basis for Kendari City in determining the next steps regarding the preparation of a Regional Regulation on Cultural Heritage Preservation in its area.