News - Bekasi Regency's 2026 Investment Target is IDR 73.2 Trillion

Bekasi Regency's 2026 Investment Target is IDR 73.2 Trillion

Jan, 14 2026

RADARBEKASI.ID, BEKASI – The 2026 investment target in Bekasi Regency has been set at IDR 73.275 trillion. This figure represents an increase of IDR 725 billion, or approximately 1 percent, compared to the 2025 target of IDR 72.55 trillion.

The Acting Head of the Bekasi Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Juanda Rahmat, stated that his agency will focus efforts on improving service quality to achieve this investment target.

"We are focused on providing integrated services for investors interested in investing in Bekasi Regency. The goal is, of course, to stimulate regional economic growth," Juanda told Radar Bekasi on Tuesday (January 13).

Juanda explained that Bekasi Regency's investment realization throughout 2025 is currently being calculated by the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). It is expected to be announced at the end of January 2026.

However, based on data as of the third quarter of 2025, investment realization in Bekasi Regency has reached IDR 61,786,980,862,104. This is broken down by Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) of IDR 37,909,246,534,855 and Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) of IDR 23,877,734,327,249.

In terms of labor absorption, PMA investment absorbed 25,919 workers, while PMDN absorbed 29,261 workers. With this achievement, Bekasi Regency ranks first among districts/cities in West Java for investment realization. Next comes Karawang Regency with an investment value of IDR 46,961,865,752,488, followed by Bogor Regency with IDR 25,887,557,413,908.

"In the third quarter of data collection, it was still the highest," he said.

This achievement demonstrates that Bekasi Regency remains very attractive as an investment destination, both for domestic and foreign investors. A conducive business climate, infrastructure support, and accelerated licensing services are key factors supporting investment.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Bekasi Regency Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD), Ade Sukron, assessed that high investment growth needs to be accompanied by increased employment for the local community.

He highlighted the launch of the One-Stop Service application, an integrated digital system that combines licensing and non-licensing services on one platform. The application is expected to provide optimal service to businesses.

"When the local government provides optimal service, we will encourage coordination with the Manpower Office so that incoming investment can create jobs for the people of Bekasi Regency. This way, investment will grow and people will also find jobs to achieve a decent life," he said.

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Hipmi Values the Rapid Investment in Cianjur Supported by Regional Leadership Policy

HIMPUNAN Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (Hipmi) Cianjur Regency, West Java, assesses that the investment climate in Cianjur is showing an increasing trend. This condition is supported by the local government's policy on the ease of business licenses. Chairman of BPC Hipmi Cianjur Regency, Andi Burdah Zawahir, explained that the recent increase in investment value was supported by the small and medium business license (IUMK) and the emergence of new trades such as malls and franchises. These sectors have contributed to investment growth in Cianjur Regency. “If you look at investment growth, based on the data, it has indeed increased quite rapidly. Especially in the last three years during the leadership of Regent Herman Suherman,” he explained, Thursday (15/8). Data from the Cianjur Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Office, in 2021 investment realization reached 104.43% or Rp1,900,774,252,100 of the target of Rp1,820,000,000,000. Then in 2022, from the target of Rp1,640,000,000,000 realized atRp1,747,988,855,000 or 106.58%. Meanwhile, in 2023, from the target of Rp1,656,400,000,000, Rp1,802,406,639,556 was realized or 108.81%. Meanwhile this year, during the January-July period, investment realization has reached Rp1,172,240,809,204 of the target of Rp1,820,061,327,000 or 64.41%. “Every year for the last three years, investment realization has always exceeded the target,” he said. Andi saw that the rapid achievement of investment growth was directly proportional to the support of regional leadership policies. Coupled with various service innovations that make investors comfortable investing in Cianjur Regency. “This achievement is made possible by the regulation of the ease of business licenses. In fact, DPMPTSP goes directly to the field to provide licensing assistance,” he said. However, he acknowledged that behind the positive progress of investment achievements, there are certainlythere are still shortcomings. Therefore, in the future the local government through technical regional apparatus needs to improve these various shortcomings. “The important thing to do at this time is the leadership figure of the regional head. Because, investment requires legal certainty. For example, about regional spatial planning. Now the spatial regulation in Cianjur Regency has been completed. This is an opportunity to attract investment. Who is the fastest, will get the fastest investment,” he said. Cianjur Putra Indonesia University (UNPI) Economic Observer, Irfan Sophan Himawan, assessed that the rapid pace of investment during the leadership of Cianjur Regent Herman Suherman was an indicator that the policies taken had succeeded in creating a conducive investment climate. “This includes improving infrastructure, simplifying bureaucracy, and providing incentives for investors.providing incentives for investors. All of these are attractive to domestic and foreign investors,” said Irfan. SOURCE

Aug, 16 2024

New Rp10.629 Trillion SPAM to Supply Drinking Water to the Public, but Not for Free!

Capable of supplying water to the community, the Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) was built for IDR 10.629 trillion in West Java. This infrastructure was built because the availability of ready-to-drink water in West Java has become difficult to obtain. This is because the available water has difficulty keeping up with the population growth in it. Therefore, this SPAM infrastructure needs to be built to supply the need for ready-to-consume water in this area. Currently, the West Java Provincial Government is planning to build a SPAM to increase the availability of clean water. The water to be produced by this SPAM is planned to be taken from the Cimanuk River with a capacity of 1,500 liters/second. 5 regions in West Java will benefit from the presence of this SPAM including Sumedang Regency 100 1pd, Indramayu Regency 450 1pd, Majalengka Regency 300 1pd, Cirebon Regency 150 1pd, and Cirebon City 500 1pd so that the total reaches 1,500 1pd. To realize its development, this infrastructure in West Java requires an investment cost of Rp.10.639 trillion. This budget will later return to the government through a 30-year tariff recovery scheme. Communities in the 5 regions that use SPAM water facilities in West Java will be charged a tariff of IDR 3,390 per cubic meter. The infrastructure supplying clean water needs in West Java in question is Jatigede SPAM. If according to the plan, SPAM Jatigede will be completed in 2029 with the application of the water purchase price after construction is completed. The Jatigede SPAM project received a PDF facility from the Ministry of Finance with PT SMI assisting the West Java Provincial Government in the preparation stage until the transaction. Currently, the Jatigede SPAM project is in the Final Business Case (FBC) document evaluation stage and the first phase of construction is ready to be carried out. SOURCE

Aug, 30 2024

Kertajati Airport Set to Become Indonesia's National Aerospace Industry Hub and Aircraft Flight Test Base

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat (BIJB) to develop Kertajati International Airport into Indonesia's national aerospace industry hub. The signing ceremony took place at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and was witnessed by Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). The partnership marks a strategic step toward strengthening Indonesia's aerospace industry ecosystem. Beyond utilizing Kertajati Airport as an aircraft flight testing site, PTDI plans to establish Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, aircraft production lines, as well as manufacturing and aerostructure industrial zones. The West Java Provincial Government welcomed the collaboration. Representing West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, Assistant for Economic Affairs and Development at the West Java Regional Secretariat Sumasna stated that the MoU represents more than a business agreement; it is part of a national strategy to strengthen Indonesia's manufacturing sector and high-technology industries. According to Sumasna, the partnership between PTDI and BIJB aligns with the national reindustrialization agenda and the economic transformation centered on airport-based development. "This MoU is more than an agreement between two institutions. It supports Indonesia's industrial reindustrialization agenda, strengthens the competitiveness of the national manufacturing sector, and advances the country's economic transformation through the synergy between aerospace manufacturing capabilities and airport-based economic development," Sumasna said. He noted that West Java's economy expanded by 5.39 percent in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming the national growth rate. The province also contributed 12.96 percent to Indonesia's economy, while the manufacturing sector accounted for 39.60 percent of West Java's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). "This MoU comes at a time when West Java's economy is demonstrating strong performance," he said. According to Sumasna, these figures reflect West Java's strong industrial, investment, and logistics foundations, making it well-positioned to develop an integrated aerospace ecosystem. "These strengths must be translated into strategic projects that generate added value for the national economy. Today's signing is a concrete step toward building an integrated and globally competitive aerospace ecosystem," he added. The provincial government believes that the collaboration between PTDI and BIJB will create opportunities for developing various strategic sectors, including MRO facilities, aerostructure manufacturing, and supporting industries. "We hope Kertajati will evolve beyond being merely an airport and become one of Indonesia's leading aerospace industry centers—one capable of attracting new investment, creating employment, strengthening the national industrial supply chain, and serving as a hub for innovation and technology transfer," Sumasna said. He also expressed hope that the partnership would be implemented consistently to deliver tangible benefits to the public while supporting national economic growth. "PTDI possesses extensive experience, advanced technological capabilities, and highly skilled human resources in the aerospace industry, while BIJB offers strategic land availability and excellent connectivity for future development," he added. PT Dirgantara Indonesia President Director Gita Amperiawan described the collaboration as a significant milestone in the company's business transformation. He explained that PTDI has long faced limitations in conducting aircraft flight tests at Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung because the runway no longer meets the requirements for testing next-generation aircraft. "We can no longer fly our UAVs in Bandung. This is our second UAV product, and more models are in development, but we cannot test them there. Every time we conduct a flight test, we have to travel to Pangandaran," Gita said. He noted that PTDI had previously conducted flight tests for its Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle, which has a wingspan of approximately 16 meters, at Kertajati Airport. Likewise, the N219 aircraft requires a runway of approximately three kilometers for its maiden flight to meet aviation safety standards, while the runway in Bandung is no longer considered adequate. "The government's decision to allow PTDI to utilize Kertajati presents an extraordinary opportunity and momentum for the company," he said. PTDI aims to relocate all flight testing activities to Kertajati beginning in August 2026. The move is intended to enhance the operational readiness of the Indonesian National Armed Forces' (TNI) primary defense equipment in line with government targets. In addition to the MALE UAV and the N219 aircraft, all aircraft produced by PTDI will gradually undergo flight testing at Kertajati Airport. The new location will also eliminate the need for PTDI to wait for takeoff and landing slots, a challenge the company has frequently encountered in Bandung. Following the relocation of flight testing operations, PTDI will begin the second phase of development by constructing MRO facilities. The company estimates that the aerospace industrial estate will require between 150 and 200 hectares, accommodating four main sectors: aircraft manufacturing, MRO services, aerostructure production, and drone and aerospace technology development. During the third phase, PTDI also plans to relocate the production line for the N219 aircraft to Kertajati. "The third phase involves relocating our production lines to Kertajati, with the N219 expected to be the first aircraft production line to move," Gita said. He expressed confidence that Kertajati will develop into an integrated national aerospace hub, serving not only as an aircraft manufacturing center but also as a collaborative ecosystem involving industry, government agencies, universities, research institutions, and global partners. Currently, the development of the N219 aircraft already involves 19 domestic industries and three universities. "When PTDI eventually relocates to Kertajati, it will not be just our company that moves. An entire national aerospace ecosystem will grow alongside us. If this vision becomes reality, Indonesia will achieve greater resilience, self-reliance, and competitiveness in the aerospace industry," Gita concluded. [SOURCE]

Jul, 16 2026

Impacting the Investment Climate, West Java Boosts IPKN Increase

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG — The West Java Provincial Tourism and Culture Office is boosting the National Tourism Development Index (IPKN), which has plummeted over the past two years. Head of the West Java Culture and Tourism Office, Iendra Sofyan, stated that the IPKN is crucial for revitalizing it as a strategic step to strengthen the competitiveness of the regional tourism ecosystem, as it is a national instrument used to measure the readiness and competitiveness of regional tourism development through various cross-sectoral indicators. "Furthermore, the IPKN also serves as a barometer for the investment climate and the region's image in tourism development," he said, as quoted on Tuesday (August 17, 2026). West Java Province's IPKN in 2022 ranked 7th nationally out of 34 provinces. However, in 2024, West Java's ranking dropped to 21st nationally. In response, the Head of the West Java Tourism and Culture Office emphasized the importance of strengthening synergy and collaboration between Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPDs). "Improving IPKN achievements requires cross-sector collaboration, from providing accurate data, integrated program planning, to implementing policies that have a direct impact on improving the quality and competitiveness of regional tourism," he said. His office is currently encouraging all stakeholders, consisting of 29 relevant agencies/OPDs within the West Java Provincial Government and the West Java tourism industry, to strengthen their shared commitment to supporting sustainable and competitive tourism development, in order to improve West Java's position at the national level. Previously, the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a drastic increase in tourist visits to West Java Province in December 2025, a 4.89 percent increase in domestic tourist arrivals compared to the previous month. In December 2025, there were 18.53 million domestic tourist trips. Meanwhile, in November 2025, the number reached only 17.66 million trips. Accumulatedly, the number of domestic tourist trips to West Java also experienced a drastic increase. From January to December 2025, it was recorded at 211.76 million trips. This figure increased by 26.50 percent compared to the total of 167.40 million trips from January to December 2024. Throughout 2025, the highest number of trips occurred in April, with 22.52 million trips. This was due to the Eid al-Fitr holiday of 1446 Hijri. By destination, Bodebek Regency/City and Greater Bandung remain the favorites for domestic tourists. In the January-December 2025 period, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded 31.85 million domestic tourist trips to Bogor Regency, 24.26 million trips to Bandung City, 14.44 million trips to Bekasi City, 14.24 million trips to Bandung Regency, 13.29 million trips to Bekasi Regency, and 12.16 million trips to Depok City. Furthermore, the Room Occupancy Rate (TPK) of both Star-rated and Non-Star-rated Hotels in West Java also increased in December 2025. Data shows that the ROR for December 2025 reached 45.75 percent, a 4.35-point increase compared to the previous month. Iendra revealed that his office is also collaborating with the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to collect tourism data, which still faces several challenges. Accurate data can serve as a basis for formulating and evaluating policies. "West Java has 1,741 tourist attractions, consisting of natural attractions, man-made attractions, and cultural attractions. However, the management and recording of tourist visitation data still faces various challenges, particularly in consistent reporting and responsiveness from destination managers, particularly during major holiday periods such as Eid al-Fitr and Christmas-New Year," he concluded. [SOURCE]

Feb, 19 2026

West Java Provincial Government Asks Regencies/Cities to Reassess Palm Oil Investment

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG — The West Java Provincial Government has asked regencies/cities to review investments or plantation businesses in the oil palm sector, as they are considered to be harmful to the environment. The Head of the West Java Plantation Agency, Gandjar Yudniarsa, stated that the issue of oil palm plantations has again become a focus of his agency's attention after residents in Cirebon reported land clearing for oil palm plantations. "The Governor has already announced that there are oil palm plantations in Cirebon," he said on Monday (December 28, 2025). He stated that since February 2025, his agency has received information that companies wanted to plant oil palms in several regencies. The strongest reaction at that time came from the Kuningan Regency Government, which issued a policy to halt oil palm plantations. "In March, the West Java Agriculture Office issued an appeal to regencies and cities to conduct an in-depth study on oil palm planting," said Gandjar. In the appeal, the province requested an in-depth study regarding the suitability and environmental impact of oil palm planting. "Because plantation businesses require environmental approval and permits," he explained. According to Gandjar, not only is oil palm unsuitable for planting in West Java, it is also not a superior commodity. Meanwhile, eight superior commodities are considered: coffee, tea, tobacco, cloves, cocoa, sugar cane, coconut, and rubber. "Oil palm is not considered a superior commodity in West Java. The consideration is of course the suitability of West Java's natural conditions, including the number of planted populations," he said. This contrasts with tea, which has favorable environmental conditions, and seven other commodities were ultimately designated as superior. "Tea in West Java is naturally supportive, and tea, coffee, and rubber have long been available, which is why they are superior," he explained. [SOURCE]

Jan, 06 2026

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