News - Boost Investment in the Tambourine Region, APINDO West Java will Engage Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly

Boost Investment in the Tambourine Region, APINDO West Java will Engage Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly

Aug, 01 2024

Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta - Apindo Jabar welcomed the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly's visit to the Rebana Region. This meeting is an important first step in strengthening international relations and promoting the economic potential of the Rebana region.

The Chairperson of Apindo West Java, Ning Wahyu, was present as a guest speaker at the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly (the regional legislative body responsible for the government of Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan) visit to the Tambourine Region.

The event, which was organized by the Rebana Area Management Agency at Horison Ultima Kertajati Hotel, was also attended by local governments from seven regencies / cities in the Rebana region as well as leaders of strategic projects in the Rebana Region such as the Director of PT Patimban International Port, Director of PT BIJB Aerocity Development, Daily Chairman of Kuningan Tourism Development Board, Director of Bandung Manufacturing Polytechnic, and other invited guests.

“This meeting is expected to increase investment and make Rebana one of Indonesia's future economic growth centers,” Ning said in Bandung, Thursday (1/7/2024).

Ning assessed that the Rebana region has various advantages, including adequate infrastructure such as international quality ports and airports.

In addition, West Java has the largest labor force in Indonesia, at 25.8 million or 17.3% of the national total, which is a huge potential. The support of the central government through Presidential Regulation No. 87 of 2021 concerning the Acceleration of the Development of the Tambourine Region and various National Strategic Projects in the region also provides additional advantages.

“In fact, the relatively low MSE value makes Rebana a competitive area for investment,” he said.

Meanwhile, in terms of Human Resources, Ning invited collaboration through benchmarking, international internships, building more comprehensive training, and developing social design to transform the mindset from agriculture to industry.

“It is important to build a community that has hospitality, given the great potential for developing areas around industrial estates into tourism areas, such as those in Kuningan Regency,” she explained.

Ning expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly, with the various potentials that exist in the Rebana Region through the implementation of Apindo Jabar's strategic programs, namely “From Jabar for Jabar”, “From Jabar for Indonesia”, and “From Jabar for the World”.

“These programs aim to maximize the potential that exists in West Java, both the potential of natural resources, human resources, and the potential of MSMEs, so that they can take an important role in increasing investment in Rebana,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly welcomed the invitation for collaboration from Apindo Jabar regarding human resources, such as in meeting the needs of workers in the forestry and fisheries sectors in Japan, where they are currently experiencing a shortage of workers.

Ning also invited stakeholders to increase collaboration in facing challenges in Rebana, especially in HR development.

“Closer collaboration is needed between universities, governments at the central, provincial, and seven regencies/cities in the Rebana region, as well as vocational institutions, media, and the community. We will also help oversee government policies to support human resource development,” he concluded.

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Cirebon City maps out investment potential based on the local economy.

Cirebon (ANTARA) – The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of Cirebon City, West Java, is mapping local economy-based investment potential in the Kasepuhan and Argasunya urban villages as part of efforts to strengthen the investment climate and drive regional economic growth. Uni Wahyuni, Head of the Investment Climate Development Division at the Cirebon City DPMPTSP, stated that the mapping was conducted through field inspections and coordination with local authorities to identify business potentials that could be developed into investment opportunities. "This step is being taken to gain a more comprehensive picture of the potential, needs, and business development opportunities in each region, serving as a basis for formulating investment development strategies," he said in a statement in Cirebon on Sunday. He explained that one of the locations targeted for mapping is Kasepuhan Urban Village, which holds creative economy potential in the batik and craft sectors rooted in local wisdom. Based on the site visit, DPMPTSP visited the Batik Tulis Wijaya Kusuma business and the Godong Djati Batik and Handicraft Association. "The batik and handicraft sectors in this region hold both economic and cultural value, making them worthy of support through the enhancement of production capacity, marketing, partnerships, and access to investment," he said. In addition to Kasepuhan, the team conducted a working visit to Argasunya Urban Village to explore resource potential, local economic activities, and business development opportunities that could be offered to investors. “During the activity, we held discussions with the Argasunya Urban Village administration to identify sectors considered to have prospects for productive and sustainable development,” he said. According to him, developing investments based on local potential requires collaboration among local governments, regional authorities, business players, communities, and prospective investors to ensure broader benefits for the public. "DPMPTSP continues to strengthen collaboration with all stakeholders so that local economic potential can develop into investment opportunities capable of creating jobs and improving community welfare," he said. Previously, Cirebon City Regional Secretary Iing Daiman stated that Cirebon City recorded 14,892 investors submitting investment plans with a total value of approximately IDR 3.23 trillion, based on data from the Online Single Submission Risk-Based Approach (OSS RBA) system during the January–June 2026 period. He stated that this achievement demonstrates that Cirebon City remains attractive to investors, despite its limited land area and population size. “Therefore, the local government continues its efforts to optimize existing potential and open up new investment opportunities,” he said. [Source]

Jul, 27 2026

General Chair of HKI (Industrial Estate Association): Indonesia is Still an Investment Magnet

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - General Chair of the Industrial Area Association (HKI), Sanny Iskandar is optimistic that Indonesia still has quite good potential for investment, although currently foreign investors are a little wary because this year is a political year. The statement by the General Chair of HKI was in response to widespread news that currently a lot of investment is coming to Malaysia. "We will wait until November. Currently, Indonesia is facing a leadership transition which positions us at the crossroads of economic transformation. So investors are in a wait and see position," explained Sanny in his official statement in Jakarta (4/10). "Of course we remain optimistic that after the inauguration and new cabinet, future investment can move," he added. Sanny explained that the industrial area sector, which has been in existence for 50 years, has been able to become the main driver of the economy and a breakthrough regional development model in encouraging the acceleration of inclusive economic growth, where the development of this area is also able to encourage downstreaming, generate added value, increase investment, create fields. work, as well as opening up business opportunities in Indonesia. Sanny gave an example, citing data from the April 2024 Investment Activity Report (LKPM) from the Ministry of Investment, which noted that West Java Province was still ranked first in terms of investment realization of IDR 64.7 trillion. "West Java is home to more than 30 industrial areas and realizes many manufacturing industries in the automotive, electronics, data center and other sectors," he explained. Another example is the Riau Islands (Batam, Bintan and Karimun) which is a region with 18 industrial areas, where currently the development of the area there is leading not only to manufacturing in general but also to green industrial businesses with high technology and better energy utilization. . Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the economy of the Riau Islands grew 4.90 percent in the second quarter - 2024 (year-on-year). Meanwhile, in terms of the business sector, growth in the third quarter - 2024 was driven by the processing industry category which had a growth share of 5.16 percent. However, Sanny believes that there are still many challenges that must be faced, ranging from trade wars, technological changes, to the need to continue to improve the quality of human resources. Based on HKI data, currently there are 117 industrial areas in Indonesia spread across 24 provinces. According to Sanny, industrial areas are government agents in bringing in investment. Sanny believes that Indonesia still has to improve, especially in terms of simplifying business licensing. Even though he is currently using a Risk Based Approached (RBA) OSS system, he sees that there are still many obstacles to licensing completion that occur in the field. "For example, basic things related to the Detailed Spatial Planning Plan (RDTR) must be connected to the system, which is currently still being worked on because in many regions the process of changing regional regulations is in progress," said Sanny. Another challenge is related to guaranteeing legal certainty which also requires synchronization and harmonization between the central and regional governments. Furthermore, regarding the development of basic infrastructure, there is still much that is inadequate with policies that are not pro-investment. "For example, the availability of raw water sources for industrial activities. Currently, in the West Java area it is very limited even though there are a lot of industries there and need raw water sources," said Sanny. Another challenge is the availability and price of industrial gas which is still an issue. Sanny believes that the Certain Natural Gas Price (HGBT) policy needs to be expanded to the industrial sector, which is currently only being enjoyed by 7 industrial sectors. "Furthermore, for holders of Natural Gas Supply Business Entities (BUPTL), industrial gas prices need to be made competitive," he explained. What is not even important is related to security disturbances that are still occurring. "For example, the existence of economic waste owned by a certain company has become a trigger for demonstrations in industrial areas. Issues from the aspect of security and order can have a significant impact on the investment climate," stressed Sanny. Apart from that, he continued, policies are needed that encourage a more attractive investment climate and the development of competent human resources. According to Sanny, investors will invest if a country or region has attractiveness both from a fiscal and non-fiscal perspective, so breakthroughs need to be made through various attractive incentives. "The formulation of this matter can involve business actors in its preparation so that it is more targeted," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Oct, 07 2024

West Java Focuses on Increasing Planting Index and Expanding Planted Area

The agricultural sector is one of the main pillars of West Java's economy. Development in this sector requires strong synergy between the central government, local governments, and all relevant stakeholders. The achievement of food crop commodities in 2024 in West Java is also high, especially for the rice production target according to the results of the MoU with the central government, which is 11,084,635 tons of milled dry grain (MDG). Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin said that the increase in production is sought to be achieved by increasing the planting area through two strategies, namely Increasing the Planting Index (PIP) and Expanding the Planting Area (PAT) which is carried out, among others, through land optimization and pompanization. Bey explained that the progress of refocusing pompanization in West Java had been handed over 100 percent or 7,033 units to farmer groups and utilized by 82.62 percent or 5,811 units. "The other day I visited Tegal Panjang Village, Cariu Subdistrict, Bogor Regency to see the harvest. The area is 3,000 hectares and the average yield is 5.4 to 5.6 tons of GKG per hectare. The use of pumps utilizes the Cihoe River," said Bey Machmudin, during the working visit of Indonesian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono in the framework of the Implementation of Agricultural Development Programs in West Java, at Graha Manggala Siliwangi, Bandung City, Wednesday (7/8/2024). "The interesting thing I found is that the use of gas fuel (BBG) for this pump has proven to be much more efficient than gasoline. Production cost savings are significant from Rp100,000 to Rp150,000 per day using gasoline to only Rp25,000 per day with BBG," he added. Bey also thanked the Ministry of Agriculture for the additional budget support to West Java Province for 1,110 units, consisting of 225 provincial units, 885 district/city units for pumping irrigation and 990 units for piped irrigation. No less important, continued Bey, it is also necessary to improve the quality of human resources in the agricultural sector through an intensive Agricultural Extension program. Bey also revealed that the challenges in the agricultural sector are very complex, ranging from climate change, land limitations to problems of distribution and marketing of agricultural products. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono said, based on geographical conditions, West Java in some areas is hilly. It is not uncommon for water sources to be lower than agricultural land. "In West Java there is a geographical condition, the water source is below, the land is above, so immediately report it to the Director of Irrigation. If there is something similar, then this is our target to provide a pumping irrigation program," said Sudaryono. "The Ministry of Agriculture's pumping program provides pumps, and also transfers money to farmer groups so that they can build on the cliffs with pipes," he added. SOURCE

Aug, 08 2024

West Java Provincial Government Continues to Sharpen Downstream Investment Potential, Encouraging Southern Region Development

The West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (PMPTSP) held the Kickoff Meeting for the Focus Group Discussion ‘West Java Downstream Investment’ (WJDI #1) titled “Policies, Strategies, and Directions for Downstream Investment Development in West Java Province.” This activity serves as a forum to build a shared understanding of the concepts, policies, and directions for developing downstream investment in West Java, as well as to align perspectives between central and regional governments. This will make it easier to identify the initial potential of leading commodities that can be developed through downstream investment in West Java. Head of DPMPTSP West Java, Dedi Taufik, stated that in developing investment, West Java has divided its investment areas into four main zones: Bodebekpunjur-karpur as an industrial hub integrated with the Jabodetabek metropolitan area; Rebana Metropolitan as a new industrial growth center with fisheries and marine potential. “As well as the South West Java region or ARUMANIS with potential in agriculture, plantations, fisheries, and renewable energy; and the Bandung Basin Urban Area which is directed to become a center for creative economy and innovation,” he said on Thursday (March 5, 2026). Secondly, overall West Java recorded the highest investment realization in 2025 at Rp296.8 trillion. However, in terms of downstream investment realization in West Java, which reached Rp71.4 trillion—consisting of foreign investment (PMA) of Rp50.7 trillion and domestic investment (PMDN) of Rp20.6 trillion—it only ranked third after Central Sulawesi and North Maluku. Through WJDI, the agency expects regency and city governments in West Java to identify and explore downstream potential based on their respective regional characteristics and advantages. The FGD was conducted interactively, focusing on analysis, challenges, and opportunities for downstream development in West Java. Downstream industries add value to raw materials from a region by processing them into high economic value products. The Director of Strategy and Governance for Downstreaming at the Deputy for Strategic Investment Downstreaming, Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board, Ahmad Faisal Suralaga, stated that the central government has established a national downstream investment roadmap covering eight priority sectors: minerals, coal, petroleum, natural gas, fisheries, marine, plantations, and forestry. Derived from these priority sectors, 28 commodities have been identified across Indonesia. West Java has downstream potential in commodities such as nickel, iron, steel, bauxite, tin, copper, petroleum, pine resin, log wood, rubber, salt, and tilapia. “This downstream strategy is fully aligned with national development policies, particularly within the framework of Indonesia Gold Vision 2045, which places downstreaming and industrialization as new engines of economic growth. Downstreaming is also included in the Government’s fifth Asta Cita mission, namely continuing downstreaming and industrialization to increase domestic value added,” he said. Head of Bappeda West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, stated that the West Java Provincial Government has set policy directions and strategies for downstream development in line with the Governor’s mission to develop a people-based economy and investment grounded in environmentally sustainable and non-exploitative practices. The sectors prioritized for downstreaming in West Java include agriculture, plantations, and forestry, as well as the development of investment potential in renewable energy. This first WJDI resulted in the need for policy recommendations toward integrated downstream development, including cluster-based downstreaming aligned with regional advantages, strengthening interregional supply chain connectivity, enhancing supporting ecosystems such as energy, utilities, and logistics, and improving data-based governance for downstreaming as the main foundation for development planning, investment promotion, and prioritization of downstream investments. [Source]

Mar, 25 2026

West Java DPRD Chairman Encourages Development of Rebana Based on Global Investment

The development of economic areas in northern West Java continues to be a focus of the regional government to encourage new economic growth. One of the areas currently being promoted is the Rebana Area, which is projected to become a new industrial and investment center in the province. The Rebana Area covers several strategic regions in West Java, including Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, Kuningan, Sumedang, Cirebon, and Cirebon City. The region is considered to have a strategic position because it is supported by major infrastructure built by the government, such as Kertajati International Airport and Patimban Port. The Chairman of the West Java DPRD, Buky Wibawa Karya Guna, said that his party has high expectations for the development of the area because it is considered capable of becoming a new economic driver for the people of West Java. Buky conveyed this in a discussion with the Rebana Area Management Agency led by Helmy Yahya as the Chief Executive. Helmy Yahya explained that the Rebana Area has various major potentials that can be maximized, especially with the support of strategic infrastructure already available. He mentioned that the presence of an international airport and a major port is a competitive advantage for the region to attract investment. “God willing, this will become a major development project. We have all the potential, there is Kertajati Airport and also Patimban Port,” said Helmy, Monday, March 16, 2026. According to him, in the future the management of the area is also planned to be developed in the form of a business entity. He said this would make management more flexible and not entirely dependent on the government budget. “If it becomes a business entity it will be easier because it can run business to business and will not become a burden on the government. From there it can also generate non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from the services provided,” said Helmy. Meanwhile, Buky emphasized that the development of the Rebana Area should not only focus on physical development or infrastructure, but must also pay attention to the readiness of human resources in surrounding areas. He assessed that industrial area development must be accompanied by community capacity building programs so that local residents can directly participate and benefit from the development. “As a representative of the DPRD, of course we have high expectations for the development of this area. But the most important thing is to continue paying attention to social aspects. The President has designed the development of the area, so the human resources must also be prepared first through various training and education programs. I want there to be a balance between infrastructure development and the development of community capabilities,” he said. Buky added that the main objective of developing the Rebana Area is to improve the welfare of the people evenly across West Java, especially in the northern region which is considered to still have great potential for development. He also emphasized that the West Java DPRD will continue to support various development programs carried out by both the regional and central governments. “In principle, the West Java DPRD will certainly continue to support various development programs carried out by the government. Because in the end we share the same goal, which is to ensure that development truly brings benefits to the people of West Java,” he stressed. With the support of strategic infrastructure, industrial areas, and pro-investment government policies, the Rebana Area is expected to become a new center of economic growth. This can create opportunities to open wide employment while also increasing the economic competitiveness of West Java at both the national and global levels. [Source]

Mar, 17 2026

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