News - Army's innovation can handle waste problem in Citarum River, recognized by Governor and Coordinating Minister Marves

Army's innovation can handle waste problem in Citarum River, recognized by Governor and Coordinating Minister Marves

Aug, 12 2024

West Java Acting Governor Bey Machmudin assessed that the Citarum Harum Program has brought positive changes.

According to Bey, the Citarum Program must have various functions, ranging from handling industrial waste, reducing critical land, increasing the water quality index (WQI), to reducing the area of flood inundation in the Citarum watershed.

Bey explained this when accompanying the working visit of Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan in Citarum Harum Sector 9, Batujajar District, West Bandung Regency, Saturday, August 10, 2024.

At this event, the Army through the Central Workshop for Equipment (Bengpuspal) of the Army Equipment Center (Puspalad) made an innovative waste cleaning tool in the Citarum River in the form of a waste transport pontoon boat, conveyor machine, waste incinerator, and shredding machine.

"I highly appreciate the Chief of Staff of the Army and all ranks, for their dedication and hard work in developing innovations to support waste management (in the Citarum River)," Bey said.

"We hope this innovation can demonstrate our ability to create appropriate solutions according to the needs in the field," he added.

Bey said that the handling of the Citarum River requires the collective work of all parties to commit to maintaining the cleanliness of the environment in the Citarum watershed.

"Therefore, we continue to collaborate, synergize, and commit to realizing a fragrant and sustainable Citarum River. The government and the community must continue to work together to realize a clean, healthy, and productive Citarum watershed, and restore harmony between biodiversity and humans, for the sustainability of water resources that provide maximum benefits for life in the Citarum watershed," he said.

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the equipment presented by the Army through the Army Equipment Center Workshop (Bengpuspal) can handle waste in sector 9 of Citarum Harum. Moreover, the tool has been tested.

"I was a bit surprised because we have received assistance from the Netherlands and France. That is not much different from this (Army innovation)," he said.

Luhut added that there is a marked improvement from six years ago in the Citarum River watershed area. He recounted the beginning of his working visit to the Citarum watershed area, when trash was still scattered over the Citarum River.

"Because as it was in front of our eyes (Sector 9 Citarum) I remember six years ago when I came here the first time we could walk (on the Citarum River) on garbage, now the water is clear," he explained.

"This is building an ecosystem that is truly cohesive. Because this cannot be done by one person, it must be done by all. We are one," he added.

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Built for Rp. 800 billion, these twin tunnels in West Java are similar to the Teletubbies' house

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM - Built for IDR 800 billion, these twin tunnels in West Java look like the Teletubbies' house. Netizens, especially children of the 90s, are definitely familiar with the Teletubbies characters. Hearing the word Teletubbies, some people will immediately remember the unique shape of the outside of their house. Two new tunnel infrastructures in West Java apparently have a shape that at first glance resembles the Teletubbies' house. The Cisumdawu Tunnel is a magnificent piece of infrastructure in West Java that was built to overcome the severe traffic congestion around the area. This tunnel itself is part of the infrastructure of the Cileunyi-Sumedang-Dawuan Toll Road (Cisumdawu Toll Road). It is known that the construction of these twin tunnels cost quite a bit, namely IDR 800 billion. This value is only about 10% of the costs required after choosing to split the hill. This tunnel is in a section and has a length of 472 meters that penetrates Cilengsar Hill. Rancakalong Village, Sumedang, West Java. Meanwhile, the cost to build the Cisumdawu Toll Road with a total length of 61,675 km requires an investment of IDR 14 trillion. Not only that, the presence of the Cisumdawu Toll Road is also expected to trigger economic growth in the surrounding area. By speeding up the flow of transportation of goods and people, this tunnel opens up new opportunities for business development and investment in West Java (SOURCE)

Feb, 27 2024

Bekasi Regency Investment Realization in 2024 Reaches IDR 71.8 Trillion, Highest in West Java

PORTALJABAR, BEKASI REGENCY - Bekasi Regency has again recorded the highest investment realization in West Java with a value reaching IDR 71.8 trillion throughout 2024. This figure contributed around 28.6 percent of the total investment in West Java and exceeded the target set by the West Java Provincial Government of IDR 64 trillion. Acting Regent of Bekasi, Dedy Supriyadi, said that this achievement shows investor confidence in Bekasi Regency as a profitable and lucrative investment location. "We are still the highest, still above the Karawang Regency figure," he said at the Cikarang Pusat Regency Government Complex, Friday (7/2/2025). In an effort to maintain the investment climate, the Bekasi Regency Government has ratified the Regional Regulation on the Provision of Investment Incentives and Facilities at the end of 2024. This regulation aims to provide legal certainty and convenience for investors in investing their capital. Acting Head of the Bekasi Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP), Juanda Rahmat, estimated that of the total investment in 2024, Foreign Investment (PMA) would reach IDR 50.62 trillion or 70.47 percent, while Domestic Investment (PMDN) would amount to IDR 21.21 trillion or 29.53 percent. The business sectors with the largest investments include Other Services (Rp15.57 trillion), Metal, Machinery and Electronics Industry (Rp9.9 trillion), Motor Vehicle and Transportation Equipment Industry (Rp7.79 trillion), and Transportation, Warehouse, and Telecommunications (Rp6 trillion). In terms of the country of origin of investment, Singapore was the largest contributor at IDR 13.34 trillion, followed by Japan (IDR 12.46 trillion), the Netherlands (IDR 4.63 trillion), and South Korea (IDR 4.34 trillion). In addition, Bekasi Regency is also the area with the highest labor absorption in West Java, reaching 63,148 workers. In detail, PMDN absorbed 35,137 workers (55.64 percent) and PMA absorbed 28,011 workers (44.36 percent). The five business sectors with the largest labor absorption are the Motor Vehicle and Transportation Equipment Industry (9,000 workers), Metal, Machinery and Electronics Industry (8,000 workers), Trade and Repair (6,000 workers), Non-Metallic Mineral Industry (6,000 workers), and Other Services (6,000 workers). Juanda added that the investment trend in Bekasi Regency continues to show an increase from year to year. "In 2021, investment realization was recorded at IDR 43.2 trillion, increasing to IDR 47 trillion in 2022, then IDR 61.2 trillion in 2023, and reaching IDR 71.8 trillion in 2024," he concluded. (Diskominfosantik Kab. Bekasi/Fauziah) (SOURCE)

Mar, 17 2025

Cirebon Regency recorded investment reaching IDR 1.9 trillion

Kabupaten Cirebon (ANTARA) - The Cirebon Regency Government, West Java, recorded investment achievements reaching IDR 1.9 trillion in the second quarter of 2024 or 58.90 percent of the target set at IDR 3.2 trillion throughout 2024. "The number of investment realizations in Cirebon Regency could approach or exceed the targets set this year," said Head of the Cirebon Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Dede Sudiono in Cirebon, Monday. He explained that based on the realization data, investment activities in Cirebon Regency are still dominated by domestic investors (PMDN) and the rest are foreign investors (PMA). Until the second quarter of 2024, said Dede, the leather goods and footwear industry sector was the largest contributor with investment realization of IDR 161.47 billion. This was followed by the food industry which recorded an investment of IDR 161.18 billion. Apart from that, he said that investment in housing, industrial areas and offices was also recorded as quite large, reaching IDR 140.45 billion. "The trade and repair sector also made a significant contribution with an investment of IDR 84.82 billion, followed by the transportation, warehouse and telecommunications sectors which recorded realization of IDR 82.37 billion," he said. Dede said that other service sectors recorded investment of IDR 81.27 billion, while the rubber and plastic industry sector reached IDR 81.58 billion. He explained that several other sectors also recorded important contributions to investment activities in Cirebon Regency, such as the construction sector with an investment of IDR 33.93 billion, the textile industry of IDR 26.38 billion, and the metal, machinery and electronics industry of IDR 8.27 billion. "Meanwhile, the motor vehicle and other means of transportation industry sector recorded investment realization of IDR 19.83 billion. "The wood industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industries also recorded growth with investment values of IDR 3.19 billion and IDR 719.5 million respectively," he said. Dede said that with the total investment value spread across various sectors, it could encourage economic growth in Cirebon Regency and open up employment opportunities for the community. So far, DPMPTSP has recorded data on the realization of absorption of domestic workers from investment activities in Cirebon Regency as many as 6,496 people and only 18 foreign workers. "The comparison of domestic and foreign labor absorption in Cirebon Regency is around 225.55 percent," he said. Furthermore, he said that the Cirebon Regency Government continues to strive to achieve the investment target until the end of 2024 by implementing a number of policies that make the investment process easier. For example, by implementing an integrated licensing system. With this integrated licensing system, he added, investors can invest capital in various potential sectors in Cirebon Regency. According to Dede, the licensing process in Cirebon Regency can now be done digitally, which makes it easier for investors to take care of administrative requirements. “Licensing can now be done digitally. "So it makes it easier for investors to invest their capital," he said. (SOURCE)

Oct, 28 2024

2024, Karawang's Investment Realization Reaches IDR 68.5 Trillion, Ranking Second Highest in West Java

JABAR EKSPRES – Throughout January-December 2024, the investment realization entering the Karawang area reached IDR 68.5 trillion. Head of Economic Services for the Karawang Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office, Didin Bihlaludin, said that this achievement was the achievement of foreign investment and domestic investment. The investment from domestic investment reached IDR 10.2 trillion and foreign investment was IDR 58.5 trillion. The achievement of investment realization in Karawang in 2024 of IDR 68.5 trillion has reached 160 percent of the target set by the central government of IDR 42.7 trillion. From the achievement of this fairly high investment realization, the number of workers absorbed reached 21,344 people. For details, the absorption of workers from foreign investment was 13,253 workers and 8,091 workers from the absorption of domestic investment. Didin said, with an investment achievement reaching IDR 68.5 trillion in 2024, Karawang is ranked second in the region with the highest investment in West Java. Meanwhile, the region with the highest investment and in first place in West Java is Bekasi Regency with a realization of IDR 71.8 trillion. Then, the third place is Regency with an investment realization of IDR 22.9 trillion. Then, in fourth place is Bekasi City with an investment realization of around IDR 13.7 trillion and in fifth place is Bandung City with an investment realization in 2024 reaching IDR 10.7 trillion. [SOURCE]

Mar, 18 2025

West Java Provincial Government and Bank Indonesia Hold PKJB, Part of Sunda Karsa Fest 2025

Bandung, TarungNews.com – The Regional Government of West Java Province, together with Bank Indonesia West Java, held the West Java Creative Works (KKJB) and West Java Craft Week (PKJB) as part of the Sunda Karsa Fest series, from July 17 to 20, 2025, in Bandung. Various activities in the Sunda Karsa Fest, themed "Maintaining Stability Through Synergy of Digital-Based Cultural Economy Ecosystem," include the West Java Regional National Craft Council (Dekranasda) Awards as part of West Java Craft Week (PKJB) 2025. Assistant for Economy and Development of West Java Province, Sumasna, expressed appreciation for the event. According to him, the Dekranasda West Java Awards is a special moment to appreciate the dedication, innovation, and resilience of creative economy actors and artisans in West Java. "Through the Dekranasda West Java Awards, we witness extraordinary works that not only enrich local cultural heritage but also contribute significantly to the economic growth of West Java," said Sumasna after the opening of the awards at the Dekranasda office in Bandung, Thursday (July 17, 2025). Sumasna said West Java Province, with its rich culture and excellent human resources, continues its commitment to boost MSMEs and the creative industry as the backbone of the economy. "The provincial government allocates budgets through various regional devices for development training, promotion, and digital marketing access to empower business actors in West Java," he said. In his speech, he also appreciated Dekranasda West Java for its dedication to promoting the creative economy development, especially in crafts, showcasing West Java’s character through superior products nationally and internationally. "The same appreciation is extended to all parties dedicated to developing and introducing superior West Java creative economy products to the wider community," he added. Sumasna added that the Dekranasda West Java Awards is evidence that collaboration between government, private sector, and community can create a globally competitive ecosystem. "For business actors participating in Dekranasda West Java Awards, your works are West Java's pride, proof that local products can compete nationally and internationally. Keep innovating, maintain quality, and utilize technology to expand market networks," he urged. "Never stop creating because every product you produce is a legacy for future generations and a driver for a more advanced West Java economy," Sumasna concluded. Chairman of Dekranasda West Java, Noneng Komara Nengsih, stated that PKJB 2025 is also a promotional platform for the 27 Dekranasda of cities/regencies in West Java. Besides product promotion, Noneng said the event also features a product innovation week from West Java artisans, workshops, and the Dekranasda West Java Awards. "Previously, we received nine National Craft Awards, and hopefully, we can get more awards this time," she said. Noneng hopes that PKJB can continue producing resilient artisans, boost West Java’s economic growth, and open new jobs to reduce unemployment in West Java. [SOURCE]

Nov, 18 2025

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