News - Aceh Deputy Governor Opens UAE–Indonesia Friendship Run 2025, Appreciates Mubadala Energy’s Investment Commitment

Aceh Deputy Governor Opens UAE–Indonesia Friendship Run 2025, Appreciates Mubadala Energy’s Investment Commitment

Mar, 04 2026

Banda Aceh – Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah officially opened the UAE–Indonesia Friendship Run 2025 held in Banda Aceh on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025. The event, which attracted hundreds of participants from both domestic and international communities, was fully supported by Mubadala Energy and symbolized the strong friendship between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The event was centered at the Aceh Tsunami Museum and attended by several distinguished guests, including the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Ahmed Abdulla Alharmasi Alhajeri; President Director of Mubadala Energy Indonesia, Abdulla Bu Ali; Head of the UNOCHA Office in Indonesia, Thandie Mwape; Brendan McDonald; and former Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti.

Deputy Governor Fadhlullah attended the event accompanied by the Head of the Aceh Regional Secretariat Leadership Administration Bureau, Akkar Arafat, along with several heads of Aceh Regional Work Units (SKPA). The Vice Mayor of Banda Aceh and other invited guests were also present to enliven the international friendship event.

In his remarks, Fadhlullah expressed his gratitude for the successful organization of the event, describing it as an important moment to strengthen diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates through a healthy and positive activity.

“On behalf of the Aceh Government, I would like to express my gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and Mubadala Energy for organizing this event,” said Fadhlullah.

He emphasized that the Friendship Run was not merely a sporting celebration but also part of people-to-people diplomacy that strengthens cross-cultural cooperation between the two countries. Aceh, he added, remains open to international activities that promote messages of peace, friendship, and global collaboration.

The Deputy Governor also expressed appreciation for Mubadala Energy’s investment commitment in Aceh. He hopes that the partnership that has been established will continue to grow and bring tangible benefits to the region’s economic development and the welfare of Acehnese communities.

Furthermore, Fadhlullah hopes that the UAE–Indonesia Friendship Run 2025 will become a foundation for broader cooperation between the two nations, not only in sports but also in education, humanitarian efforts, energy development, and investment.

“Congratulations and thank you to all participants who have completed this friendship run. May this activity inspire the younger generation to continue fostering strong international relations,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, President Director of Mubadala Energy Indonesia, Abdulla Bu Ali, expressed appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the Aceh Government and the people of Banda Aceh. He stated that the Friendship Run is not only a sporting event but also a symbol of friendship and synergy between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.

“This event is more than just sports. It represents the strong spirit of friendship and cooperation that has been built between our two countries,” said Abdulla Bu Ali.

He explained that Aceh holds a strategic position for Mubadala Energy in developing sustainable investment and implementing key energy projects. The company’s commitment in Aceh is long-term and is expected to deliver positive impacts for both countries, particularly for the local communities in Aceh.

According to Abdulla, Mubadala Energy’s presence in Aceh is not solely about business activities but also about human development and community empowerment through various social initiatives.

“Thank you for the warm hospitality. Let us continue moving forward together toward a better future,” Abdulla Bu Ali concluded.

After the event, Deputy Governor Fadhlullah and the distinguished guests also toured the Aceh Tsunami Museum to observe various artifacts and historical documentation of the 2004 tsunami. The guests explored several exhibition rooms containing records of the disaster and watched two visual documentaries depicting the tragic tsunami that struck Aceh two decades ago.

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Ahead of National Customer Day, PLN Invests Rp335 Billion for Infrastructure in West Java

Warta Ekonomi, Cirebon - PT PLN (Persero) Central Java Development Unit (UIP JBT) has successfully completed three electricity infrastructure development projects in West Java. This success was marked by the completion of the process of providing the first voltage (energize) on the three infrastructures. The three projects are SUTT Reconductoring 150 kV Rancaekek - Sunyaragi (Section 3), SUTT 150 kV Jatigede Incomer Line 1 Towards 150 kV New Kadipaten Substation and SUTT 150 kV Jatigede Incomer Line 2 Towards 150 kV New Sunyaragi Substation. All three will certainly strengthen the electricity system in West Java in supplying customers' electricity needs. Plh General Manager of PLN UIP JBT, Achmad Ismail said that along with the increasing growth in electricity consumption, PLN also continues to strive to maintain the quality and reliability of the electricity system. The construction of the 150 kV Rancaekek - Sunyaragi SUTT (Section 3) is an effort to improve the reliability of the electricity system in Cirebon, Majalengka and surrounding areas. In addition, the addition of new power plants in West Java also has an impact on the provision of new electricity system networks. “Currently, as we know that customers' electricity needs continue to increase, therefore it is an obligation for PLN to also strengthen the electricity network so that the electricity consumed by customers is quality electricity. In addition, the existence of new power plants such as Jatigede Hydroelectric Power Plant also requires transmission to evacuate its power,” Ismail explained in Cirebon Regency, Saturday (31/8/2024). Ismail added, the construction of new plants carried out by PLN at this time was due to the energy transition towards new renewable energy (EBT). “Jatigede Hydroelectric Power Plant is a manifestation of the commitment of the Government and PLN in realizing the energy transition in order to reduce the emission rate,” he said. PLN invested no less than Rp 335 billion to build the three projects. In the construction of this project, PLN also managed to accelerate the construction which was originally targeted to be completed in November 2024, but was successfully completed today. “All of this work also has a positive direct impact on the surrounding area with the success in absorbing local labor reaching 300 people,” he said. Ismail also expressed his gratitude to all parties who struggled and contributed to this great success. According to him, each party has an important role in its position and it has also been carried out well so that the project can be completed well and even faster than the predetermined target time. “We really appreciate the efforts that have been exerted by all parties involved in this development, starting from the Government, Contractors, PLN Group and of course all the teams in the field who struggled hard to complete this project. Hopefully this infrastructure can operate reliably and provide quality electricity for our customers,” he concluded. SOURCE

Sep, 02 2024

Bekasi, Karawang, and Subang: West Java Affected by Industrial Area Thuggery, Foreign Investment Impacted

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – The phenomenon of thuggery (premanisme) in industrial areas is increasingly worrying. Several strategic locations in Indonesia such as Tangerang, Bekasi, Karawang, as well as regions in Central and East Java are frequently under the spotlight. Even new industrial zones like Subang in West Java, which should be new economic growth centers, are not spared from the impact. This was revealed by Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), Sanny Iskandar, who emphasized that this situation is not only a nightmare for business actors but also significantly affects foreign investment flows. According to him, this disruption is not a small matter because its effects broadly hinder the pace of the national economy. “The losses are not only in numbers experienced by business players currently operating but also the losses experienced by the country due to the blocked potential investments that should have come in,” said Sanny in a statement in Jakarta, reported by Kompas.com on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). As Chairman of the Industrial Estate Association (HKI), Sanny revealed that similar complaints have come from various other industrial areas in Indonesia. Not only Subang, which is currently linked with large projects like BYD, but also Batam in the Riau Islands, has begun to experience similar disturbances. “Even new areas like Subang, which was recently connected to BYD and related projects, are also affected by this thuggery. It extends to the Riau Islands, especially Batam. This is very disturbing,” he explained. According to Sanny, the root of proliferating thuggery in industrial areas cannot be separated from labor issues. Limited job opportunities, high layoffs (PHK), and some parties’ unpreparedness to face market challenges contribute to this problem. “There is indeed a correlation, besides the need for alertness from security apparatus that is still required,” said Sanny. Therefore, Apindo urges the government together with law enforcement to tighten supervision and firmly act against thuggery practices. This step is considered important to create a safe, conducive business climate capable of attracting more investors to invest in Indonesia. [SOURCE]

Nov, 24 2025

Largest in West Java, BKPM Records 2.4 Million Micro and Small Projects Worth Rp127 Trillion During Semester I-2024

The contribution of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to investment continues to increase. During the first six months of 2024 (Semester I-2024), there were 2.4 million MSE projects with an investment value of Rp127 trillion. The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) noted that in the January-June 2024 period, MSE projects managed to absorb 4.69 million workers. “From January to June, a total of 2.4 million projects were entered, with a value of Rp127 trillion for the employment of 4,696,618 people,” said Investment Minister/Head of BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia in Jakarta, Monday (29/7/2024). Of the micro and small business projects in Semester I-2024, Bahlil said that it was still dominated by the trade and repair sector worth Rp46.5 trillion. Furthermore, the services sector contributed Rp24.8 trillion, hotels and restaurants Rp13 trillion, construction Rp11.9 trillion, and food crops Rp7 trillion. Meanwhile, when broken down by location, West Java Province is the province with the largest progress in MSE investment development, with a project value of Rp22.1 trillion. Outside MSEs, BKPM noted that investment in January-June 2024 (first semester) realized amounted to IDR 829.9 trillion and succeeded in absorbing as many as 1.225 million workers. The labor absorption was dominated by domestic investment (PMDN) with an investment value of Rp408.2 trillion and absorbed 738,202 Indonesian workers. Meanwhile, foreign investment (PMA) realized in the first semester amounted to Rp421.7 trillion with the absorption of 486,840 workers. Banking Credit Although the investment value of MSE projects is relatively small, in terms of employment, Bahlil admitted the large contribution of the MSE sector which reached 4.69 million workers. Therefore, he hopes that banks can increase the provision of credit or capital facilities to the MSE sector. Bahlil said, of the total credit / lending disbursed by banks of Rp6,300 trillion, only 18 percent was channeled to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). “So if we give more capital with banking facilitation, then this is the best instrument to create jobs. Even if wages are still minimum wage,” he said. (ant) SOURCE

Jul, 30 2024

Meeting with Kadin to Discuss Investment, Dedi Mulyadi: West Java Must Have Zero Premanism

KOMPAS.com - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi received a visit from the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, along with his management, including Jayabaya and Erwin Aksa. This meeting discussed a joint commitment to building a better investment climate in West Java. "We as representatives of the people of West Java are very happy with the arrival of the Chairman of Kadin. We are all committed to building an investment climate in West Java," said Dedi Mulyadi in a video uploaded on social media and reconfirmed by Kompas.com, Friday (3/21/2025). Dedi said, to create a good investment climate, his party will take various steps. Among them are eliminating investment levies, eradicating thuggery or zero thuggery, building infrastructure, creating a good employment system, and encouraging entrepreneurs to care more about the environment and the welfare of their employees, including not being late in paying THR. "West Java must be zero thuggery," said Dedi Mulyadi. Dedi also added that he had provided a special policy related to THR for West Java residents. "For me, I have given THR in the form of eliminating vehicle tax arrears," he said. Meanwhile, Kadin General Chair Anindya Bakrie emphasized the importance of West Java's role in the national economy. "West Java can be said to be a barometer for Indonesia. We came here to meet the Governor to ask for input on how Kadin can continue to support West Java, and West Java can provide support for Indonesia," said Anindya. He is also optimistic that if all goes well, economic growth can reach the national target. "I am quite confident that if everything goes well, the economy can grow 8 percent as the President hopes," he added. Dedi Mulyadi closed the meeting with one important note. "All development targets can be achieved if we live in harmony. Kadin is an entrepreneur organization, so everyone must be in harmony," said Dedi, who implicitly alluded to the dualism of leadership within Kadin. [SOURCE]

Mar, 21 2025

West Java Prepares Five Regions for Semiconductor and Data Center Development

The West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) is developing investment clusters across 27 regencies and cities to attract capital-intensive investments in leading sectors, particularly semiconductors and data centers. Head of West Java DPMPTSP, Dedi Taufik, stated that the agency has observed a shift in global investment trends in recent years—from infrastructure-focused investments toward high-technology sectors. “We are implementing a thematic regional investment approach in West Java,” Dedi said on Monday (February 23, 2026). Global Trends: AI and CHIPS Policies Drive Semiconductor Growth By 2025, global investment trends are expected to be dominated by the data center and semiconductor sectors, both of which are experiencing significant growth. Data centers alone are projected to account for approximately one-fifth of the total value of new global investment projects. According to Dedi, the surge in semiconductor project value—often disproportionate to the number of projects—is driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip sovereignty policies such as the CHIPS and Science Act in the United States, as well as similar initiatives in Europe and Asia. He added that global capital flows are becoming increasingly selective, prioritizing high-value strategic projects rather than conventional factory expansions. Meanwhile, several sectors—including infrastructure, renewable energy, and tariff-sensitive industries such as textiles, electronics, and machinery—have experienced declining investment. Five Regions Prepared Based on investment cluster mapping, five regions in West Java are being prepared as hubs for the development of downstream electronics and semiconductor industries, namely: Bekasi Regency Karawang Regency Subang Regency Purwakarta Regency Sukabumi Regency In addition, West Java is projected to become a national hub for digital economy development and data center investment. Currently, more than 30 companies have already invested in data center projects across the province. The primary locations for data center investments are located in the industrial areas of Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, and Purwakarta Regency. By 2025, the Bodekarpur region is expected to record approximately Rp26 trillion in investment in the information and communications sector, while the Greater Bandung region is projected to attract around Rp3.40 trillion. [Source]

Mar, 11 2026

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