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

Nov, 24 2025

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.

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Dedi Mulyadi, Operation Manunggal Expected to Protect West Java's Investment Climate from Mass Organization Disturbances

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - After being inaugurated along with hundreds of regional heads elected in the 2024 Regional Head Elections (Pilkada), the Governor of West Java (Jabar) Dedi Mulyadi immediately stepped on the gas. Dedi immediately issued a policy called Operation Jabar Manunggal to maintain the investment climate in West Java. Through the ifi operation, it is hoped that it can overcome the disturbances of community organizations (ormas) which have been widely complained about. "We read the phenomenon of certain mass organizations disrupting investment. We are preparing funding to protect entrepreneurs, to prepare security costs with the term Operation Jabar Manunggal," he said at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Thursday, February 20, 2025 after the inauguration. He admitted to paying special attention to the investment climate in West Java, which is said to often face disruptions from certain mass organizations. The disruptions felt include illegal levies in the land acquisition process, labor recruitment, to waste management. "We encourage companies to be assisted so that they are not disturbed by certain mass organizations, from land acquisition, asking for development quotas, asking for quotas when recruiting workers, asking for waste production quotas during production. This often becomes a conflict in the industrial area of West Java,' he said as reported by Antara. With the implementation of Operation Jabar Manunggal, the former Purwakarta Regent hopes that it can add a positive direction to the investment climate in West Java. Later, the 2025 West Java Regional Original Income (PAD) can increase. In 2025, West Java's PAD is targeted to increase from IDR 19 trillion to IDR 21 trillion, with total regional spending reaching IDR 33 trillion. Furthermore, regencies/cities in West Java are certain to receive an allocation of IDR 6 trillion. The allocation will be used entirely to build road infrastructure. In general, he hopes that all levels of West Java society can feel the positive benefits of every policy made. The quality of education, health, infrastructure, and the creation of a conducive and safe investment climate are West Java's new hopes. [SOURCE]

Mar, 18 2025

CAEXPO 2024, Indonesia Successfully Recorded Transactions of IDR479 Billion

Jakarta, Sawit Indonesia – Indonesia again participated in the 21st China – ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) which was held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC), Nanning, China on 24 – 28 September 2024. At this annual exhibition, Indonesia managed to record potential transaction of IDR 479 billion. The products that are most in demand include palm oil, coconut, cloves, coffee, tropical fruit, handicrafts, instant noodles and processed foods. “We are proud of the transaction results that have been achieved. These results are clear evidence of the great potential that Indonesian products have. "We hope that the results of this exhibition can encourage increased exports and strengthen the competitiveness of local products in international markets, especially China," said the Director General of National Export Development at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Mardyana Listyowati. At this CAEXPO, Indonesia presented three pavilions, namely the Commodity Pavilion, the National Pavilion and the ASEAN High Tech Pavilion. The Commodity Pavilion featured 51 participants who participated, either independently or facilitated by the central, regional government or State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). Meanwhile, the National Pavilion is managed by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) to promote the potential of palm oil and its derivatives. Meanwhile, the ASEAN High Tech Pavilion specifically displays electric car products produced by Wuling Indonesia. This pavilion aims to depict Indonesia as a country that is friendly to foreign investment and capable of contributing to the global supply chain. At this year's CAEXPO, Indonesia succeeded in winning seven prestigious awards. These awards are Best Trade and Economic Outcomes, Best National Pavilion, Best Promotion on Investment Cooperation, Best Industry Organizer, CAEXPO Silver Award for the company PT Surabaya Indah Permai, CAEXPO Excellent Design Award for the company CV Pitoyo Indo Furniture, and CAEXPO Popularity Award for the company PT Rahayu Alam Arto (Negrikoe Coffee). "The CAEXPO 2024 exhibition not only opens up new cooperation opportunities, but also provides an opportunity for Indonesian business actors to interact with the huge Chinese market. "With these encouraging results, Indonesia is increasingly optimistic about strengthening its position in the international market, especially in China and ASEAN," added Mardyana. Director of Primary Product Export Development at the Ministry of Trade RIMiftah Farid added, apart from CAEXPO 2024, Indonesia is present in various forums to strengthen trade and investment relations. Some of them are the China's Green Value Chain Dialogue and the China – Indonesia Trade and Investment Conference at the Grand Metro Park Hotel, Nanning, China. These two forums are part of a series of activities for the China – ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) 2024 and Indonesia – China Investment Forum. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Indonesia also held a bilateral meeting with representatives of Guangxi Province and attended the RCEP High Level Dialogue forum. These two events were held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Nanning, China. "Participation in CAEXPO 2024, which is combined with meetings at various international forums, is a strategic and effective forum for promoting products and investment in Indonesia," added Miftah. (SOURCE)

Oct, 07 2024

Opening of Purbaleunyi toll gate KM 149-151 accelerated

West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman said the opening of the Purwakarta-Bandung-Cileunyi (Purbaleunyi) KM 149 and 151 toll gates in the Gedebage area, Bandung, will soon be accelerated. "We checked the field the other day with the Coordinating Ministry for Marves and the Ministry of Public Works, and we agreed to accelerate," Herman said in Bandung on Monday. As an acceleration step, Herman explained that he asked the Bandung City Government to conduct a traffic environmental impact assessment (EIA) study related to the opening of the toll gate. He asked that the EIA study be completed within a week, so that the Ministry of Transportation could immediately conduct a study to immediately decide, referring to the EIA results. "Hopefully with this careful study, with a feasibility study (FS) there will be a follow-up. Hopefully it can be accelerated, because our target is not to take long," he said. The road access is known to be strategic because it can be an important access to the GBLA Stadium, Al Jabbar Grand Mosque, Summarecon business and residential areas, to the Whoosh Tegalluar Fast Train Station, and to areas in eastern Bandung. Previously, the West Java Bina Marga Office said that the KM 149 Purbaleunyi toll gate still had to be repaired by involving the PUPR Ministry. Therefore, the KM 149 toll gate will be closed again starting in early 2024, after being functionally opened only during the day. "The target for the repair of exit 149 by the Ministry of PUPR is to complete construction in December 2024 and temporarily operate after a loading test," said Head of the West Java Bina Marga Spatial Planning Office Bambang Tirtoyuliono in the social media of the West Java Bina Marga Office about a month ago. (SOURCE)

Jul, 12 2024

Textile Industry Investment Reaches IDR 304.4 Billion in Q1 2025, Absorbs 1,907 Workers

The Directorate of Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industry of the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) noted that throughout January-March 2025, it had issued Business Certificates (SKU) for four textile and apparel industries. The total investment reached IDR 304.43 billion, which is estimated to absorb 1,907 workers. The textile, apparel, and footwear industry continues to show positive performance, in line with its role as a priority sector in the 2025–2045 National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN). The government is committed to encouraging the growth of this industry in order to strengthen national competitiveness and create extensive employment opportunities. The latest data shows that in 2024, the growth of the textile, apparel, and leather and leather goods industries reached 0.09 percent, 5.78 percent, and 6.83 percent, respectively. This solid performance is also supported by a significant increase in investment, both from Foreign Investors (PMA) and Domestic Investors (PMDN). In 2023, total investment in this sector will reach IDR 29.92 trillion, while in 2024 it will increase sharply by 31.1 percent to IDR 39.21 trillion. "This increase in investment reflects investor confidence in the prospects of the textile, apparel, and footwear industry in Indonesia. Especially in the apparel industry, which is a labor-intensive industry, investment has increased drastically from IDR 4.53 trillion in 2023 to IDR 10.20 trillion in 2024, an increase of 124.9 percent," said Director of the Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industry, Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) Rizky Aditya Wijaya in his statement, Monday (17/3). With Indonesia's large population, reaching 281.6 million people (BPS, 2024), the prospects for the textile and footwear industry remain promising. The average per capita expenditure of Indonesians for clothing, footwear, and headgear in the period March 2020–March 2024 reached IDR 35,457 per month. Thus, the potential domestic market is estimated to reach IDR 119.82 trillion. In addition, export opportunities are also increasingly wide open. The new tariff policy implemented by the United States against Canada, Mexico, and the People's Republic of China (PRC) is a strategic momentum for Indonesia to expand its market share in Uncle Sam's country. In 2024, total imports of apparel and footwear from the United States reached USD 138.19 billion, of which the PRC dominated with a value of USD 38.04 billion (29.2 percent). Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to the United States in the same year reached USD 7.11 billion or around 5.5 percent of total US imports. "Indonesia recorded a growth in apparel and footwear exports to the United States of 7.5 percent from USD 6.61 billion in 2023 to USD 7.11 billion in 2024. With the change in tariff policy in the US, our export opportunities are getting bigger, and this is an opportunity for the national industry to increase competitiveness in the global market," he added. Seeing the great potential in both domestic and international markets, the Ministry of Industry continues to strive to strengthen the textile and footwear industry ecosystem through various strategic policies. Several steps that are being taken include increasing production efficiency, adopting environmentally friendly technology, and supporting the expansion of export markets. With full support from the government and the commitment of industry players, the textile, apparel, and footwear sector in Indonesia is ready to continue to grow, create jobs, and strengthen its position as a major player in the global industrial arena. [SOURCE]

Apr, 09 2025

Investment Increases. BI Calls West Java Successful in Creating a Harmonious Investment Climate

Bandung, Sonora.ID - In 2023, the investment value in West Java will increase quite significantly, namely IDR 210.6 trillion, or an increase of 112 percent from the target set by the Ministry of Investment. This also had a significant impact on the economy of West Java, along with the total employment of 253,424 people, with the number of Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) amounting to 94,469 LKPM. With these achievements, coupled with maintained household consumption and the performance of leading economic sectors, West Java's economic growth in 2023 will grow by 4.7-5.5% (yoy). Deputy Chief Representative of Bank Indonesia for West Java Province, Bambang Pramono, said that success in creating a harmonious investment climate was the key to realizing West Java investment soaring in 2023. "There is a necessary condition in creating a conducive and trustworthy investment climate for investors," said Bambang after being a resource person at the Bewara West Java (Beja) event at Gedung Sate, Bandung City, Tuesday (30/1/2024). Apart from that, continued Bambang, high investment realization also plays an important role in encouraging West Java's economic growth in line with the Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR) value which is relatively stable from year to year. According to him, policy makers and stakeholders in West Java need to make various proactive and innovative efforts in identifying potential projects that are currently of interest to foreign investors, especially for potential investors who are looking for safe and comfortable investment fund placement options. Meanwhile, Acting Regional Secretary of West Java Province, Taufiq Budi Santoso, at the opening said, the positive achievement of West Java investment was the result of synergy, commitment and support from all parties, including the West Java Provincial Government together with Bank Indonesia West Java. "This achievement also gives a message to the public that investment is one of the driving forces of the economy in West Java. However, in the future, the realization of this superior investment, in addition to competitive ones such as the West Java International Airport, requires efforts to be made evenly distributed throughout the region. West Java," said Taufiq Budi. According to Taufiq Budi, this is also in line with the investment distribution map in West Java which is concentrated in the northern part such as Kab. Bekasi (25%) to Kab. Karawang (22%). Welcoming 2024, West Java Province is optimistic about achieving the national investment realization target which is set to increase by 17.9%. In achieving this target, synergy between stakeholders regarding investment in West Java will be increasingly strengthened. Furthermore, downstream policies are also directed at industries based on regional potential and leading sectors in order to create more jobs and increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global value chain. With investment performance and support from domestic demand remaining strong in line with increasing community mobility and the high multiplier effect of the political year on the aggregate economy, West Java's economic growth in 2024 is predicted to remain high and be in the range of 4.9% - 5.7% ( yo). (SOURCE)

Feb, 02 2024

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