Bandung, IDN Times - Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Triadi Machmudin requested that acts of thuggery carried out by certain mass organizations (ormas) be dealt with firmly. According to him, this could disrupt the investment climate.
According to him, acts of thuggery by certain mass organizations have been complained about by several companies in West Java. However, he does not yet know the exact data on how many companies have been victims of this thuggery.
"There is no update yet. (Complaints) exist, coming to industry, disrupting. They (entrepreneurs) are worried that it will disrupt investment," said Bey at Gedung Sate, Bandung, Tuesday (11/2/2025)
1. Negotiations Must Still Be Carried Out

Bey asked law enforcement officers to take firm action against these individuals. However, he ensured that related regional apparatus such as the West Java Manpower and Transmigration Office prioritize negotiation first.
"First, negotiation or mediation, if it is indeed disruptive, legal action will be taken," he said.
2. Disnakertrans Must Open Discussion Space

Furthermore, Bey also encouraged the West Java Manpower and Transmigration Office to open up space for discussions with mass organizations to minimize the occurrence of these thuggery acts. Industrial players can also report if they receive threats and so on.
"We ask the Manpower and Transmigration Office to talk to mass organizations and also what kind of industry. The point is not to disrupt investment," he said.
3. Investment in West Java Must Be Maintained
Bey added that West Java's investment in 2024 reached IDR 251.1 trillion. This figure has exceeded several other provinces, so he asked that this thuggery not interfere with future investment achievements.
"We are the highest, meaning that investors still believe in West Java, don't let (investors) leave West Java because of things like that," said Bey.