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Bey Gives Some Notes on Investment Achievements in West Java

Mar, 20 2025

Bey Gives Some Notes on Investment Achievements in West Java

Bandung, IDN Times - Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Triadi Machmudin requested that the realization of investment must provide space for increasing the workforce, especially from graduates of Vocational High Schools (SMK).

 

According to him, investment this year must involve many workers and local material resources. This needs to be done in order to provide a link and match with SMK in West Java.

 

"So for example, human resources are already the highest from other provinces. There should be no reason for the investment to also be enjoyed by the people of West Java," said Bey, quoted on Wednesday (12/2/2025).

 

1. Raw Materials Must Also Utilize Local Goods

 

Bey Beri Beberapa Catatan Atas Raihan Investasi di Jabar

 

In addition, other regional apparatus organizations must also be able to read this investment opportunity. For example, the Plantation Service, the Industry and Trade Service, must be directly involved so that targets can be achieved.

 

"So all of them, the Education Service for example, the Plantation Service, invest in agriculture. Potato chips for example, should be from West Java. We have them all here," he said.

 

2. Investments Must Be Accompanied by High Labor Intake

 

Bey Beri Beberapa Catatan Atas Raihan Investasi di Jabar

 

Meanwhile, Head of DPMPTSP Jabar Nining Yuliastiani admitted that the high realization of investment in West Java is not in line with the absorption of labor. Because, it is undeniable that the unemployment rate in West Java is quite high.

 

"As I have said, high investment is certainly accompanied by the need for labor. However, the workforce needed must have qualifications according to industry needs," he explained.

 

3. Workforce Must Be Prepared Early

 

Bey Beri Beberapa Catatan Atas Raihan Investasi di Jabar

 

So far, he said, many industries entering West Java are high-tech and capital-intensive industries. Therefore, preparation of the workforce must begin to be carried out in order to be able to balance the investment itself.

 

"Therefore, we must prepare a workforce that is in accordance with these needs," he said.

 

Nining hopes that the high investment entering West Java can be balanced with competent human resources.

 

"We must adjust the education curriculum, especially in vocational schools and job training institutions, so that it is in line with the needs of the industrial world. With the link and match between education and industry, our workforce will be more easily absorbed," he said.

 

Nining added that the job opportunities generated from investment are very promising. On average, he said, every IDR 1 trillion of investment that enters, can absorb around 1,500 workers.

 

"This is a fairly large number. If we can maximize this opportunity, I am sure the unemployment rate in West Java will continue to decrease," he said.

 

(SOURCE)

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