News - Boosting Potential Projects: WJIC 2026 Attracts Infrastructure Investment for West Java

Boosting Potential Projects: WJIC 2026 Attracts Infrastructure Investment for West Java

Aug, 05 2026

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG – The Bank Indonesia Representative Office for West Java Province, in synergy with the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), held the judging process for the 2026 West Java Investment Challenge (WJIC). This event aims to screen potential basic infrastructure projects that are ready to be offered to both domestic and global investors.

The event, which took place in Bekasi City on Monday–Tuesday (July 27–28, 2026), was attended by 31 proposed investment projects from 20 regency and city governments across West Java. There are five priority sectors in main focus: waste management, water supply, market revitalization, public street lighting (PJU), and hospital construction.

Deputy Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for West Java Province, Muslimin Anwar, stated that this judging process is a crucial stage to ensure that each project meets international quality standards. These five sectors were selected because they play a strategic role in improving the quality of public services while driving the regional economy.

"Through the West Java Investment Challenge (WJIC), we want to ensure that the investment projects offered by the regions not only have potential, but also meet the aspects of readiness, feasibility, and attractiveness for investors. Therefore, the judging process is an important stage to receive input from experts so that these projects become even more prepared for promotion and realization. Ultimately, the incoming investment is expected to drive regional development while providing tangible benefits to the public," said Muslimin Anwar.

As a province with a significant contribution to the national economy, West Java continues to spur the availability of investment projects that meet the Investment Project Ready to Offer (IPRO) principles as well as the Clear and Clean (CnC) criteria. This serves as the key to building trust and attracting investor interest.

The evaluation process was conducted comprehensively by a team of experts and practitioners from various fields, covering technical feasibility, implementation readiness, economic impact, environmental sustainability, and financing schemes. In addition to the assessment, participants received constructive recommendations to refine their investment proposals to make them more competitive in the global market.

Through WJIC 2026, Bank Indonesia and the West Java Provincial Government are committed to enhancing local governments' capacity in preparing bankable project documents. This approach is expected to accelerate investment realization, strengthen basic infrastructure, and boost the region's economic competitiveness inclusively.

Moving forward, the top 10 investment projects selected from this process will receive further mentoring. These chosen projects will be prepared for promotion at various national and international investment forums to foster sustainable economic growth in West Java.

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Investment in the Rebana Area to Reach IDR 36.67 Trillion by 2025, with Subang the Highest

SUBANG, TINTAHIJAU.COM — The Rebana area recorded very impressive investment performance throughout 2025. According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Investment/BKPM, uploaded to the official Rebana area account, total investment realization in this area reached IDR 36.67 trillion, an increase of IDR 13.41 trillion or 57.67 percent compared to 2024. Subang Regency was the region with the largest investment realization in the Rebana area. Throughout 2025, the value of investment inflows into Subang reached IDR 18.2 trillion. This figure places Subang as the main contributor, far surpassing other regions in the Rebana area. Next in line is Sumedang Regency with investment realization of IDR 5.63 trillion, followed by Cirebon Regency with IDR 4.01 trillion, Majalengka Regency with IDR 3.36 trillion, and Indramayu Regency with IDR 3.35 trillion. Meanwhile, Cirebon City recorded Rp1.85 trillion in investment, and Kuningan Regency Rp253 billion. Subang's dominance in investment realization strengthens its position as a new driver of economic growth in eastern West Java. The large inflow of capital reflects increased industrial activity, the development of economic zones, and the construction of supporting infrastructure in the region. Overall, the surge in investment in the Rebana area demonstrates the growing appeal of this new metropolitan area to both domestic and foreign investors. This significant growth also marks a shift in new economic centers in West Java, with Subang as the main epicenter of investment and industrial development. [SOURCE]

Jan, 28 2026

1st Semester 2023, Investment in West Java Reaches IDR 103.6 T

Bandung - West Java is a favorite for investors to develop their businesses. This can be seen from the achievements of West Java which has become the most efficient or highest investment destination in Indonesia for 5 consecutive years. In 2022, the investment value in West Java even reached IDR 175 trillion. Meanwhile, this year, the amount of investment coming in in the first semester of 2023 has reached IDR 103.6 trillion. "The investment achievement in West Java has reached 55% of the Provincial Government's target of IDR 188 trillion. As for the first semester of 2023, the investment value in West Java has reached IDR 103.6 trillion," said Head of West Java DPMPTSP Nining Yulistiani in an economic discussion in Bandung, Wednesday ( 2/8/2023). Nining said that the high interest of investors in saving their funds in developing business was because West Java had adequate supporting infrastructure and human resources. In fact, according to him, the wages of workers in West Java are already high. "HR in West Java is high in terms of productivity. So when compared with other regions where wages are lower, investors still prefer to invest here," he said. "The Governor is offering investment door to door. Apart from that, in West Java there are the most toll road routes, then supported by accessibility which has quite high stability, basic infrastructure for providing energy, raw materials and water, West Java is also one of the locations with the most choices," he continued explaining. To support this, the West Java Provincial Government will also hold the West Java Investment Summit 2023 with the aim of offering the potential of West Java to investors, both domestic and foreign. "The agenda we focus on is planning projects for both the Regional Government (Pemda) and the private sector. There they present material to investors," he said. In the same place, academic from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Padjadjaran University (Unpad) Bayu Kharisma said that regions outside Java are starting to show enthusiasm to attract investors. Based on data from the Ministry of Investment, investment realization outside Java in the first quarter of 2023 contributed more than Java, namely 52.6 percent with a value of IDR 172.9 trillion. The high contribution from outside Java to the total realization of PMA and PMDN in the first quarter shows that the government remains consistent in running the Indonesian-centric economy. "In total, West Java is the champion, but for PMA investment, Central Sulawesi is the highest," he said. Based on location, the five provinces with the largest FDI realization in the first quarter of 2023 were Central Sulawesi amounting to IDR 28.8 trillion. West Java is in second place with investment absorption of IDR 28.1 trillion, followed by DKI Jakarta, Banten and Riau. "West Java investment is dominated by investors from Japan with an investment value of IDR 8.37 trillion for 1,757 projects, followed by China with an investment value of IDR 3.96 trillion for 306 projects," concluded Bayu. (SOURCE)

Sep, 26 2023

KKJ-PKJB 2024 was officially opened to encourage the expansion of the MSME market

West Java Creative Works and West Java Crafts Week (KKJ-PKJB) 2024, which presents premium craft, fashion, culinary and other creative industry product creations from 130 of West Java's leading MSMEs, was officially opened to help expand their market. "KKJ-PKJB 2024 is a manifestation of the commitment of the Ministry of Trade together with regional governments and related stakeholders including Bank Indonesia in encouraging the marketing of West Java MSME products," said Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan when giving a speech in Bandung, Friday. This, he said, is important because MSMEs are an "important engine" for the economy, through large employment absorption and contribution to economic growth and also have the potential to become a motor for increasing Indonesia's export performance, in line with the existence of various commodities that have the potential to be marketed widely to main export destination country. Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Aida S Budiman, in his speech said that MSMEs also play an important role in controlling regional inflation, where one aspect of controlling inflation, availability of supply, is an important pillar that can be supported by MSME/Food Cluster players. "In the 2024 KKJ-PKJB, Bank Indonesia together with regional governments through the National Food Inflation Control Movement (GNPIP) program and the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) are also actively strengthening and expanding cooperation between regions, between business actors on a Business to Business (B2B) basis. ," said Aida. A concrete manifestation of strengthening inter-regional cooperation in the KKJ-PKJB 2024, he said, was the signing of inter-regional cooperation on horticultural commodities between MSME actors from Bandung Regency and Garut Regency and MSME actors from Pangkal Pinang City, Bangka Belitung Province. BI's support for MSMEs is also realized through the digitalization of payments using QRIS, which by April 2024, West Java will be the epicenter of QRIS user growth in line with its share reaching no less than 22 percent nationally or 10.8 million users. In campaigning for QRIS to support MSMEs in the tourism sector, at KKJ-PKJB 2024 the QRIS Jelajah Indonesia Kick Off was also inaugurated, which is a mission completion competition by exploring West Java tourist locations. "QRIS Jelajah Indonesia further complements various MSME development programs by Bank Indonesia, which are expected to further increase the contribution of MSMEs to West Java's economic growth," he said. In the same place, West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman agreed that the 2024 KKJ-PKJB event was a forum for continuing to expand financial and marketing access for West Java Creative MSMEs. In organizing the 2024 KKJ-PKJB, the West Java Provincial Government and West Java BI consistently prioritize showcasing and business matching, financing and marketing of MSME products, with future development increasingly focused on MSMEs that have implemented the green economy concept. "Financing by banks will also be increasingly directed at MSMEs that prioritize environmentally sound products. All of this is of course aimed at realizing West Java's economic growth that is increasingly sustainable and inclusive," said Herman. Meanwhile, Head of Bank Indonesia West Java Province Representative, Muhamad Nur added that in line with the tagline "Gaspol UMKM, Jabar Caang", KKJ-PKJB 2024 is also equipped with the Java Tea Experience (JTE) 2024 event which is an event showcasing superior product MSMEs tea partners of Bank Indonesia throughout Java. "JTE 2024 is also equipped with talk shows on artisan tea business development, tea exports and tea mixology classes," he said. Apart from that, the 2024 KKJ-PKJB is also coupled with the West Java Industrial Meeting (WJIM) which is a forum for BI and stakeholders to disseminate various policies that support the development of industrial players. In this WJIM, Bank Indonesia will disseminate the Macroprudential Liquidity Incentive (KLM) and Local Currency Transaction (LCT) policies which can support the development of West Java sectoral performance. "Utilization of KLM and LCT policies, especially in the creative economy sector, will have an impact on optimal financing for West Java Creative MSMEs accompanied by efficient exchange rate costs in the context of export activities. Thus, the meaning and usefulness of the 2024 KKJ-PKJB event in efforts to encourage economic growth in West Java sustainability and inclusion are increasing," he said. KKJ-PKJB 2024, which is the Road to Indonesian Creative Work event, will be held at the Trans Convention Center and Trans Studio Mall Bandung on 28-30 June 2024. SOURCE

Jul, 03 2024

Person in Charge of Garut Regent Appreciates PLN's TJSL Program in Developing Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Education

The Garut Regional Government expressed its appreciation to the PLN Group for its contribution through the Environmental Social Responsibility (TJSL) program in the development of Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Education. This assistance is considered very beneficial for business continuity in Pasawahan Village. “Thank you to PLN. Hopefully it will be even more successful, and the people here will be more passionate about industrial culture. "This educational tourism can provide children with an understanding about honey," said Acting. Garut Regent, Barnas Adjidin (9/7/2024). Barnas also directly observed the honey processing process which was carried out quickly, precisely, hygienically and according to the needs of the community. He hopes that this potential will continue to be developed, by maintaining product quality and halalness. “This is not the beginning but a stage that must continue. "The government, society and the business world work together to continue what is expected," he added. General Manager (GM) PLN West Java Distribution Main Unit (UID), Susiana Mutia, explained that PLN's TJSL is a sustainable program. Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Edu has been going through the TJSL stages for many years and is expected to achieve independence. "It was also stated earlier that we have already made a small profit, we will add new products, then you can be independent here, manage it yourself, and maybe then we will release it as an independent business," said Susiana. He also mentioned that the Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Edu had received a Gold award at the 2023 Indonesia SDGs Award (ISDA) in the SDGs 8.9 Sustainable Local Tourism Development category. "This is clear evidence that this program has a significant positive impact on society," he concluded. SOURCE

Jul, 15 2024

Cirebon Regency Government Facilitates 11 Investors in Managing Environmental Permits

Cirebon (ANTARA) – The Government of Cirebon Regency, West Java, is facilitating 11 investors to manage environmental permits because issuing these documents is a key requirement for industrial licensing, enabling investment activities to proceed. Hilmi Rivai, Head of the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) of Cirebon Regency, said the office assists investors so that they are not hindered in the licensing process, particularly in preparing environmental management effort documents (UPL). “Many business license applications cannot be processed because the submitted documents are incomplete or do not match field conditions,” said Hilmi Rivai in Cirebon on Thursday. The office noted that the investment value currently queued in Cirebon is around IDR 1.7 trillion, with a planned workforce absorption of 10,000 people. He mentioned that many UPL documents submitted do not meet standards because the report compilers merely copy from general templates without adjusting to actual field conditions. According to him, such documents generally contain invalid data, incorrect location maps, and unclear waste management plans. On this basis, the regional government through the DPMPTSP of Cirebon Regency assists investors in managing these documents. “There must be actual data, accurate maps, and technical plans for waste management,” he explained. He noted that the environmental permit process is relatively long because it requires a detailed review at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH). Hilmi said that generally, the review covers groundwater use, waste disposal systems, and impacts on the surrounding community. “We only facilitate. The decision remains with KLH. The principle is that industry should not be established first and problems appear afterward,” he said. He added that DPMPTSP is currently undertaking two strategies: encouraging the use of credible environmental consultants and providing intensive consultation opportunities from the start. In addition, coordination with KLH is carried out to streamline bureaucracy considered unnecessary so that document evaluations can be faster without sacrificing verification quality. Hilmi emphasized that accelerating permits should not overlook environmental aspects. Investment must be welcomed while safeguarding the environment. He noted that actual investment realization up to August 2025 in Cirebon Regency reached IDR 2.25 trillion, or about 65 percent of the annual target of IDR 3.2 trillion. They do not want investors to leave merely because of technical issues, but the regulations must still be enforced. “If business actors comply and prepare the documents correctly, the process actually does not take long,” he said. [SOURCE]

Dec, 09 2025

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