News - Bekasi City Government Holds FGD to Boost Economic Growth

Bekasi City Government Holds FGD to Boost Economic Growth

Aug, 02 2024

BEKASI (IndependensI.com) - In order to boost economic growth in Bekasi City, West Java, the local Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and was opened by Pj Mayor R Gani Muhamad.

The FGD involved business activists in Bekasi City to discuss strategies for optimizing inclusive investment. One of the strategies carried out by the Government in order to increase investment growth in Bekasi City is through partnership network-based investment optimization.

The goal is to ensure that investment is not only profitable from an economic perspective for both parties, both the Government and business activists, but also pays attention to the benefits that will be obtained by the community. This needs to be accompanied by a healthy and conducive investment climate in Bekasi City.

One of the strategies implemented by the Government in order to increase investment growth in Bekasi City is through optimizing investment based on partnership networks.

This aims to ensure that investment is not only economically beneficial for both parties, both the Government and business activists.

Dani said that a healthy investment climate occurs when it is ideal and transparent, so that it can encourage solid partnerships between business actors and become a business network and continue to be sustainable.

A healthy investment climate needs to be supported by a situation in Bekasi City that continues to be safe and conducive, especially ahead of the November 2024 elections.

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Minister of Investment is Committed to Equal Distribution of Investment in Eastern Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani is committed to continuing to distribute quality and sustainable investment in the Eastern Indonesia region. "The point is why we give more special appreciation to Eastern Indonesia, because if you look at the distribution of investment, previously investment was more concentrated in Java, then Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. We want to give special attention to the Eastern part, so that "They can also attract quality and sustainable investment," said Rosan at the 2024 Investment Services Award press conference in Jakarta, Monday. In the 2024 Investment Service Award event which was held in Jakarta on Monday, the winners of the 2024 Investment Service Award for the Special Category for Eastern Indonesia were won by the Ambon City Government, the Merauke Regency Government and the Papua Provincial Government. Rosan said that the 2024 Investment Services Award was an event that always received attention from the international world. "So that's also what we want to convey, that equality is important for us. That's why we are paying special attention to Eastern Indonesia," he said. On the same occasion, Deputy Minister of Investment/Deputy Head of BKPM Yuliot said that the investment potential in Eastern Indonesia was extraordinary. Natural resources are generally found in Eastern Indonesia, and in general the potential for Eastern Indonesia is quite large. "So we are encouraging regions in Eastern Indonesia to be given opportunities. If we make existing standards, for example Eastern Indonesia and Java Island, then of course in terms of services and existing infrastructure, there is a gap between Eastern Indonesia and Western Indonesia. Of course "We see that with our special categorization, this encourages Eastern Indonesia to provide better services to investors," said Yuliot. For the sectors currently being pursued is downstreaming, in fact many investments related to downstreaming are located in Eastern Indonesia. "We see in Morowali, in the North Maluku region, in Papua, there are a lot of large-scale investment activities flowing and having a tremendous impact on our economy," said Yuliot. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

Despite Global Uncertainty, Bank Indonesia Optimistic for West Java Economy to Grow up to 5.4 Percent

Bank Indonesia West Java is optimistic that the economy in West Java will continue to grow at 4.6 to 5.4 percent by the end of 2024. The economic growth is based on a number of factors, including domestic demand that remains strong along with increased community mobility, and also the positive economic impact of organizing simultaneous regional elections until the end of this year. "There will be spending of money from contestants that occur in many city districts, how many percent of the impact is not yet available, but it will have a positive impact like the presidential and legislative elections yesterday," said the Head of Bank Indonesia Representative of West Java, Muhamad Nur in his presentation, Wednesday, August 7, 2024. However, there are still a number of global challenges in economic growth in West Java, such as one of which is the increase in geopolitical tension in the Middle East due to the death of a Hamas leader some time ago. Likewise, the increase in the unemployment ratio in the United States and the divergence of policies of various Central Banks in various countries due to the dynamics of the global economy. "Therefore, to overcome this, collaboration and policy synergy between parties are needed," said Nur. Bank Indonesia also explained that in the second quarter of 2024, the West Java economy grew 4.95 percent, an increase compared to the first quarter of 4.93 percent. Investment is still a sector that can be proud of in West Java, because in the second quarter investment realization reached Rp63.7 trillion and the largest in Indonesia. "The top three investor countries in West Java are Japan Rp 3.09 trillion, South Korea Rp 6.8 trillion, and Singapore Rp 6.7 trillion," he explained. As for inflation, West Java experienced inflation of 0.06 percent in July. However, the public does not need to worry because this value is still lower than the target, so it can be categorized as under control. "It is not something that is worrying when viewed on an annual basis, but we are also not left alone, we continue to evaluate and take steps," said Nur. To realize this, Bank Indonesia together with the Regional Government throughout West Java will hold a High Level Meeting of the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) which is planned to be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Bandung. SOURCE

Aug, 08 2024

Cable Car Project Offered in Bandung Regency, BRIS 2024

DESKJABAR – At the Bandung Regency Investment Summit (BRIS) 2024, there was a desire to have a cable car construction project in Bandung Regency. It seems that the desire for a cable car in Bandung Regency will be installed in a mountainous area connecting certain locations. This picture emerged at BRIS 2024, as mentioned by the Coordinator of Investment Potential and Promotion in West Java, Karina Rachmadiani Hendrawan, Monday, October 7 2024. The cable car planned for Bandung Regency is closely related to tourism investment in the district. Moreover, Bandung Regency has a mountainous location, such as the Pangalengan District area. BRIS 2024 was attended by the Acting Regent of Bandung, Dikky Achmad Sidik, and the Head of the West Java Province Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yulistiani, a number of companies, plantation farmer groups, business organizations, etc. BRIS 2024 predominantly discusses investment in agriculture and tourism in Bandung Regency. This is because Bandung Regency has natural potential that can interconnect tourism and agriculture. It's just that, said Karina Racmadiani, so far there are no interested investors in the cable car project in Bandung Regency. It also still needs to be explored which locations are suitable for establishing cable car services in Bandung Regency. Regarding the cable car in Bandung Regency, there are historical records from the Dutch colonial era, you can see it on YouTube Kodar So, click here. Meanwhile, the Head of West Java Province DPMPTSP, Nining Yulistiani, discussed the offer of agricultural investment in Bandung Regency, the principle of which must be mutually beneficial between investors. with farmers. The most potential agricultural investment in Bandung Regency is food commodities. "In addition to investors having to make a profit, farmers who become partners must also change from low income to good income. "Bandung Regency has great potential to become a food agribusiness force in West Java," said Nining. Acting Regent of Bandung, Dikky Achmad Sidik, said that Bandung Regency has a conducive investment climate with various conveniences on offer. Bandung Regency has the convenience of health insurance, also prioritizes service, and investment licensing is easier and more transparent. Regarding why Bandung Regency is considered good for agricultural investment and tourism, apart from its nature, it is also located very close to Bandung City as the capital of West Java Province. (SOURCE)

Oct, 10 2024

Investment Realization in Cianjur Third Quarter Reaches IDR 1.3 Trillion

Cianjur (ANTARA) - The Department of Investment and One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) of Cianjur Regency, West Java, recorded investment realization for the third quarter of August 2024 reaching IDR 1,309,799,410,996 or 71.96 percent of the target of IDR 1,820,061,327,000. Head of DPMPTSP Cianjur Dadan Ginanjar in Cianjur Friday, said that Micro and Small Business Licenses (IUMK) contributed the largest investment in Cianjur from 11 sectors in the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing through the Online Single Submission System (OSS RBA). "IUMK was recorded with a realization of IDR 324,550,630,875 or 17.83 percent, the trade and services sector with a realization of IDR 321,053,985,154 or 17.64 percent," he said. Continuing with foreign investment (PMA), the realization reached IDR 185,521,000,439 or 10.19 percent, while the Investment Activity Report (LKPM) from the 10 largest sectors of trade and services amounted to IDR 15,254,500,000 or 0.84 percent, followed by industrial sector IDR 9,689,700,000 or 0.53 percent. Looking at the investment figures that have been recorded as of August, the party is optimistic that it can achieve the investment target throughout 2024 of IDR 1,820,061,327,000 before the end of the year or even have an excess or surplus. "The high achievement figures throughout 2024 are a result of joint hard work across departments and the trust of investors to invest their capital in various business fields in Cianjur," he said. In fact, to attract as many investors as possible to invest in Cianjur, the Cianjur Regency Government provides various programs and facilities including issuing Regional Regulation Number 13 of 2023 concerning Providing Incentives and Ease of Investment. As well as all levels of the Cianjur Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) guarantee the ease of safe and comfortable investment, so that investors can choose the location they want to go to through the Regional Spatial Plan which will soon have regional regulations issued. "Various investment fields are wide open in Cianjur, especially now that the RTRW has been issued and will soon be legalized, so that investors can choose the appropriate location without hesitation because it has already been mapped," he said. (SOURCE)

Sep, 10 2024

West Java at the Top of National Investment, New Hope for Job Opportunities for Residents

West Java has once again captured national attention. Amidst a global economic downturn that hasn't fully stabilized, Indonesia's most populous province has emerged as a major driver of national investment. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced this encouraging news via his personal Instagram account on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). In a video delivered in a relaxed yet confident manner, Dedi announced that West Java officially ranked first in Indonesia for the highest investment realization throughout 2025. "Good morning to all the people of West Java, wherever you are. I would like to thank all levels of society, from the heads of neighborhood associations (RT), community associations (RW), hamlet heads, village heads, village heads, village heads, sub-district heads, regents and mayors, to the ranks of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Thank you for safeguarding investment in West Java," said Dedi. This appreciation is not without basis. Throughout 2025, total investment realization in West Java reached IDR 296.8 trillion, or 15.4 percent of total national investment. This achievement places West Java ahead of Jakarta, long known as the epicenter of the Indonesian economy. Not only does West Java excel overall, it also recorded significant achievements in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) sector. This province is a primary destination for foreign investors, with investment reaching USD 9.2 billion, or 16.3 percent of the total national FDI. This figure surpasses Jakarta, which ranks third with USD 6.0 billion, or 10.6 percent. Meanwhile, in terms of Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN), West Java ranks second nationally with a value of IDR 148.8 trillion, or 14.5 percent. DKI Jakarta still holds first place with PMDN realization of IDR 176.3 trillion, or 17.0 percent. Nevertheless, West Java's dominance in the investment sector is seen as a strong signal of increasing investor confidence in the region's business climate, both domestic and international. For Dedi Mulyadi, investment is not just about numbers and rankings. He further emphasizes the importance of its direct impact on the community, particularly in creating jobs. "Hopefully, this entire series will create open job opportunities, so that the people of West Java can work and avoid unemployment in their own region," he emphasized. This achievement also provides new hope for millions of West Java residents: that strong economic growth can go hand in hand with public welfare. If investment continues to be maintained and managed well, West Java has the potential to become not only a destination for capital, but also a home to a more decent future for its citizens. [SOURCE]

Jan, 28 2026

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