POJOKSATU.ID – Bank Indonesia emphasized that the synergy of the Investor Relations Unit (IRU), Regional Investor Relations Unit (RIRU), and Global Investor Relations Unit (GIRU) has driven the effectiveness of national investment and trade promotion throughout 2024.
Deputy Head of the West Java Bank Indonesia Representative Office, Muslimin Anwar, stated that the integration of the three units is the main strategy in attracting investment both domestically and abroad.
"Bank Indonesia has facilitated 26 investment promotion events, covering 67 investment projects with support from 15 Domestic Representative Offices (KPwDN). This shows that West Java and Indonesia in general are increasingly competitive in the eyes of global investors," said Muslimin.
In promoting foreign investment (LN), BI is involved in various strategic forums, such as the Indonesia-Australia Investment Forum, Indonesia-Netherlands Trade Mission, Indonesia Investment Forum in Tokyo, and the ASEAN Conference.
Meanwhile, domestically (DN), 13 business forums have been held with investment commitments in the form of Letters of Intent (LOI) worth IDR 49.6 trillion and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) worth IDR 26.1 trillion. One of the projects that attracted attention was Subang Smartpolitan with investors from BYD Company, China.
Bank Indonesia also emphasized the importance of IRU-RIRU-GIRU integration in mapping investment opportunities.
"We are conducting a supply-demand map to ensure that the projects offered are ready and in accordance with investor needs. In addition, promotional activities are synergized, targeted, and outcome-oriented for maximum results," added Muslimin.
In terms of investment distribution, West Java is the main destination with 52% of projects, followed by East Java (16%), North Sulawesi (14%), and other regions (14%). The leading sectors offered include the manufacturing industry, new and renewable energy, digital economy, tourism, and infrastructure.
Muslimin emphasized that investment sustainability will continue to be monitored through periodic evaluations of project readiness, promotion effectiveness, and monitoring investor interest.
"We are committed to making West Java and Indonesia a leading investment center with policies that support economic stability and growth," he concluded. ***