News - Ciamis Projected to Become Eastern Priangan's Agro-Industrial Hub, DPMPTSP Targets Downstream Investment

Ciamis Projected to Become Eastern Priangan's Agro-Industrial Hub, DPMPTSP Targets Downstream Investment

Jul, 03 2026

Ciamis Regency is projected to undergo a major transformation from a producer of primary commodities into an agro-industrial and food distribution hub for the Eastern Priangan region. This opportunity arises as Ciamis becomes part of the South West Java Economic Corridor, one of the national government's priority development initiatives.

Head of the Ciamis Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), Eka Permana Oktaviana, S.T., M.A.P., said that Ciamis holds a strategic position as a key food-producing area and hinterland that supports regional production and distribution activities.

"We hope Ciamis will become a hub for agricultural products produced across the Eastern Priangan region," Eka said on Monday (June 29, 2026).

According to him, this strategic role positions Ciamis as a major supplier of agricultural raw materials while also supporting the needs of surrounding trade and service centers.

Eka explained that, together with Garut Regency and Tasikmalaya Regency, Ciamis serves as one of the main economic pillars of the South West Java Corridor, contributing approximately 77 percent of the region's overall economic activity. This is supported by Ciamis Regency's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), which reached approximately Rp47 trillion in 2025.

The agricultural sector, which accounts for nearly 29 percent of the corridor's total economy, is considered a strong foundation for attracting investment, particularly in downstream agricultural and fisheries processing industries.

Investment opportunities include the development of agricultural and fisheries processing industries, food production centers, agro-horticultural estates, warehousing facilities, regional distribution centers, packing houses, and cold storage facilities.

According to Eka, the primary challenge currently facing Ciamis is the limited development of downstream industries and value chain integration. Therefore, investment in processing industries—particularly the food and beverage sector—is urgently needed to increase the value of local commodities rather than selling them solely as raw materials.

He also noted that, based on economic simulations, investment in road connectivity, transportation, warehousing, trade, and processing industries could generate an economic multiplier effect of 1.78 times. In other words, every investment entering the region has the potential to generate economic activity worth up to 1.78 times its initial value.

Eka added that Ciamis' investment climate is further strengthened by national policy support through Presidential Regulation No. 87 of 2021, which provides greater regulatory certainty and broader market opportunities for investors.

In addition, Ciamis enjoys strategic connectivity to Tasikmalaya City, Banjar City, and the Pangandaran tourism area, making the regency increasingly attractive for business and investment.

"With the significant opportunities offered by the South West Java Corridor, we are optimistic that investment growth in Ciamis Regency will continue to increase progressively and sustainably over the next one to two decades," Eka concluded.

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The amount of investment and UMP in West Java are inversely proportional

Bandung - A total of 36 provinces in Indonesia have announced the 2024 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP). Determination of the minimum wage refers to Government Regulation (PP) Number 51 of 2023 concerning Wages. From these calculations, there are a number of regions with relatively low percentage increases in the UMP. West Java is even included in the 10 provinces with the lowest UMP increases in Indonesia. West Java's UMP for 2024 was previously set to increase by 3.57% to IDR 2,057,495. This amount is an increase of around Rp. 70,825 from the 2023 UMP which is Rp. 1,986,670. The low size of West Java's UMP is inversely proportional to the large investment value entering Tanah Pasundan. In the last five years, investment realization both domestic and overseas in West Java reached IDR 685.35 trillion. This makes West Java known as the province with the highest investment achievements in Indonesia. In detail, in 2018 IDR 116.96 trillion, in 2019 IDR 116.96 trillion, in 2020 IDR 120.43 trillion. Then in 2021 IDR 136.14 trillion and in 2022 IDR 174.6 trillion. Investment in West Java is even claimed to be increasingly successful in 2023. As of last August, investment realization in West Java had reached IDR 103.6 trillion or more than half of the planned investment target of IDR 188 trillion. Responding to this, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung economic observer Setia Mulyawan said, looking at the UMP calculation formula with reference to PP 51, the problem with West Java's low UMP is that economic growth has not been strong. "If inflation is high, economic growth is high, the multiplication factor is high, it means that the UMP is definitely high. If the situation is like that in West Java, it means that economic growth is not causing the UMP to increase according to expectations," said Setia when contacted, Friday (24/11/2023). "So the important agenda to be driven in West Java is growth, economic growth," he added. Setia also revealed that the low minimum wage is behind the large investment value in West Java, indicating that the presence of investors has not been able to significantly boost the rate of economic growth. "So far, the claim is that investment is the highest in Indonesia, but this means that the high investment figures have not been boosted, have not become a boosting factor in economic growth. I think that's where the problem lies," said Setia. Even so, he said, it is possible that the effects of investment coming into West Java have not been felt directly. Therefore, a process is needed so that investment can have a direct impact on economic growth in West Java. "Investment doesn't happen immediately when there is investment in West Java, then the growth immediately increases, because it requires a process, what sector the investment is in. There is an initial period of investment, the real sector hasn't moved yet, so it hasn't moved significantly. "It can directly boost economic growth," he stressed. In order for the minimum wage in West Java to increase significantly, Setia said the government must continue to boost the rate of economic growth coupled with maintaining the inflation rate so that people's purchasing power remains high. "The big homework is how this economic growth can grow significantly so that people's purchasing power increases. If it is linked to the UMP, that will be a multiplying factor in determining the provincial minimum wage to be large too," he said. High Investment Due to Low Wages Furthermore, Setia said, the high value of investment entering West Java could be due to the still low minimum wage. Because according to him, the wage burden that must be paid by the company is an important component of an investment. "If the UMP is too high, then people's interest in investing in West Java could also decrease because the workload means it is high, it becomes unattractive because for companies it becomes a cost component, so to speak, a cost component," he explained. "So, with a figure like that, I believe that it is a moderate figure that is a win-win solution, which for entrepreneurs is not too burdensome, but also for workers there is a balancing of purchasing power, because their income is undermined by inflation," he continued. Setia still said, the minimum wage is a main consideration for investors. Moreover, the industry presented is labor intensive and requires a large number of workers. Therefore, the possibility of high investment in West Java because wages are still low could be considered the right thing. "Especially those that are labor intensive, if it is a labor intensive company that employs a lot of people, the UMP will be a main consideration. Because of the large UMP, if there are a large number of employees, the company will certainly not work efficiently," concluded Setia. (SOURCE)

Nov, 27 2023

Explore Green Economy: Cirebon Regency Assesses Benefits of Wind Power Plant

Cirebon Regency Government said the plan to build a wind power plant (PLTB) in its area could boost the value of regional investment realization. Bisnis.com, CIREBON - The Cirebon Regency Government said the plan to build a wind power plant (PLTB) in its area could boost the value of regional investment realization. Acting Cirebon Regent Wahyu Mijaya said the government welcomes all investment activities in Cirebon Regency. Moreover, this West Java-Jateng border area is aiming for greater investment achievements. "We support it because Cirebon Regency receives the benefits of the power plant," Wahyu said, Monday (24/6/2024). (SOURCE) However, Wahyu said, the local government will first communicate with the West Java Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Office regarding the existence of the power plant. According to Wahyu, the government must conduct a study to ensure that the wind power plant provides great benefits for the people of Cirebon Regency. "We in the government when there is a plan like this, we want to study it from its aspects, although we are sure that the party there has conducted a wind flow study because it must not stop," Wahyu said. Based on information collected by the West Java Representative of Bisnis Indonesia's Green Economy Explore team, the location of the PLTB construction project will take place at several points in Sedong and Susukan Lebak Districts. Monitoring in the field, the point is in Panongan Village, Winduhaji Village, Windujaya Village, Karangwuni Village, Susukan Lebak Village, and Sedong Kidul Village. The power plant, which will be built by PT Wpd Indonesia Energy and PT Cirebon Tenaga Bayu, is planned to have a capacity of 100 to 150 megawatts (MW) with a 6 MW GWH182 goldwind turbine type. Other information that has been collected, the newest power plant from Cirebon Regency has two interconnection points to the Mandirancan 150 KV Substation in Pancalang District, Kuningan Regency and the Kanci 150 KV Substation in Astanajapura District, Cirebon Regency. Currently, PT Wpd Indonesia Energy and PT Cirebon Tenaga Bayu will continue the process of licensing activities that include the suitability of space utilization activities (KKPR) of the project location. In addition, land acquisition will also be carried out in stages after the KKPR of the project is obtained and investment in the field of study and planning is carried out further. This content is part of the news coverage of the Jelajah Ekonomi Hijau program, a journalistic journey of Bisnis Indonesia West Java Representative supported by Bank Indonesia West Java Representative Office, DPMPTSP of West Java Province, Bank BJB, PT KAI, MUJ ONWJ, Bank Mandiri and Cirebon Power. (SOURCE)

Jun, 25 2024

Increase of 64%, Ayep Zaki Optimistic 2025 Will Reach Rp120 Billion Target

SUKABUMIUPDATE.com – Ayep Zaki is optimistic that the target he shares with Bobby Maulana to boost the Regional Original Revenue (PAD) of Sukabumi City will be achieved. Since being inaugurated in early March 2025, Ayep and Bobby instantly implemented their plan to raise Sukabumi City PAD from Rp81 billion in 2024 to Rp120 billion in 2025. Ayep Zaki revealed this in a release received by sukabumiupdate.com on Saturday (July 12, 2025). The NasDem Party politician said that PAD in Sukabumi City rose 64 percent year on year (YoY) in June. According to Ayep, the figure is real based on data from the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD), which shows increases across all potential sectors generally. “PAD achievement in Sukabumi City was Rp39,375,676,180 on June 30, 2024. Meanwhile, on June 30, 2025, it was Rp64,545,776,670. This means a 64% YoY increase,” said Ayep Zaki. The politician, who has a business background, explained that this increase is the result of hard work from all parties, from the local government to the residents. Ayep noted that he and Bobby began socializing programs immediately after their appointment as winners of the 2025 Sukabumi City election. The Rp81 billion PAD figure for Sukabumi City in 2024 excludes Regional Public Service Agencies, Ayep added. “Our work target for 2025 is to be more optimal and maximize local fiscal improvement. Since December 2024, we have been socializing and visiting departments and Regional Work Units (SKPD) to communicate our upcoming programs.” With this achievement, Ayep Zaki is optimistic about maintaining the region's financial performance until December 2025, with a PAD target for Sukabumi City of Rp120 billion. Several focus areas for improving the target include Specific Goods and Services Tax (PBJT) from all restaurants, small, medium, and large scale. Also, optimizing the hotel BPJT, billboards, parking, and market levies. Ayep is also considering maximizing market potential, especially market levies. He said market levies have been relatively small and need to organize the management of several markets such as Pasar Pelita, Pasar Gudang, Pasar Degung, the former Terminal Lama Market, and Pasar Lembursitu. “Our target is to manage all of these well during the term,” he emphasized. In the release, Ayep Zaki also explained why PAD, particularly PAD improvement, is a frequent topic of discussion at governmental or informal community meetings. According to the Mayor of Sukabumi, an increase in PAD means covering basic community needs, especially for lower-middle-class residents who need assistance. Healthy local fiscal conditions will also aid Sukabumi City infrastructure issues. “The thinking framework is how the city government can solve its financial problems independently because funding incentives come from PAD, not from special allocation funds or central government financial assistance. There are vertical incentives such as social assistance, PKH, BLT, or later BSU, or BPJS. But those are not enough,” he explained. He also cited data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) stating that poverty in Sukabumi City is currently 7 percent. With a population of 367,000, this means over 25,000 people need incentives funded by the Sukabumi City APBD. “If 25,000 people receive Rp1 million incentives, we need a budget of Rp25 billion. There will be a domino effect from this financial aid because the money will be spent on living needs, thus triggering money circulation for economic growth,” Ayep Zaki elaborated. So far, various groups are entitled to receive incentives from the APBD such as neighborhood leaders (RT/RW), religious teachers, coordinators, caretakers, and health post workers. “God willing, in 2026 we will expand incentives to other groups such as madrasah diniyah teachers and others,” concluded Sukabumi Mayor Ayep Zaki [SOURCE]

Nov, 17 2025

Ministry of Communication and Information Facilitates Indonesian Startups To Achieve Investment of IDR 2.6 Trillion

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kemenkominfo) continues to strive to grow startup capacity in Indonesia, including by bridging Indonesian startups to be able to obtain funding from venture capitalists both at home and abroad with total funding received reaching 172.3 million US or the equivalent of IDR 2.6 trillion. "This is quite large, because compared to our spending, the impact felt is six times greater and this is what startup friends feel," said Director of the Digital Economy of the Ministry of Communication and Information Bonifasius W Pudjianto at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Office, Central Jakarta, Friday . Boni said that the Ministry of Communication and Information, in terms of facilitating startup development in Indonesia, also pays attention to network expansion and also opens up opportunities for investors from within the country and abroad to see the potential of local startups. The program focused on this activity is called HUB.ID, a program released in 2021 and there are two activities in it, namely HUB.ID Accelerator and HUB.ID Summit. The HUB.ID Accelerator program focuses on opening networks for startups, while the HUB.ID Summit is a matchmaking event between startups and potential investors who are venture capital to explore investment potential. The Ministry of Communication and Information noted that by 2023 there will be 63 startups facilitated through HUB.ID activities. In 2024, HUB.ID will again hold the HUB.ID Summit event, but in collaboration with the Nexticorn foundation, the event is designed to be the NextHub Global Summit. This event will take place on 23-25 September 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali with the theme "Defrosting the Tech Winter". Even though there was a "Tech Winter" condition in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia which caused many startups to close down, the Ministry of Communication and Information remains optimistic that in the post-pandemic period, the investment climate in the startup ecosystem is starting to improve. Boni said the Ministry of Communication and Information continues to be committed to providing support for the growth of digital startups in Indonesia through many programs. "This cannot be stopped, we must continue to encourage young colleagues to develop their businesses in a digital direction. Because digitalization can expand to many things, starting from MSMEs to downstreaming to strategic sectors," said Boni. He further added, "We at the Ministry of Communication and Information even oversee the agriculture, fisheries, education, health, logistics and tourism sectors so that these sectors can further grow, develop and have an economic impact on society." (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

BYD Accelerates Construction of Factory in Subang, Ensures Completion by End of 2025

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA - Chinese automotive manufacturer, PT BYD Motor Indonesia continues to pursue the completion of the construction of the company's factory located in the Subang Smartpolitan Industrial Area, West Java. Head of Marketing, PR & Government BYD Indonesia Luther T. Panjaitan said that until now, the construction of the factory is still ongoing and is certain to be completed by the end of this year. "Of course, that is BYD's commitment to the government to complete our factory by the end of 2025," Luther told Bisnis, quoted Friday (10/1/2025). Furthermore, he said, at the end of last year, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream/BKPM also visited the BYD factory and saw firsthand the construction process of the electric car factory from the Bamboo Curtain Country. "Based on their [BKPM] inspection and visit, they saw that BYD was in accordance or on-track with the investment progress commitment that we conveyed at the beginning of the initial investment submission. So, so far everything is running smoothly," he explained. Moreover, the BYD factory located in the Subang Smartpolitan Industrial Area is close to Patimban Port. This will make it easier for BYD to export its vehicles to various countries. In addition, the strategic location will also reduce logistics costs. "I also think that the factory area that we chose is a revolution in the industrial side, because so far many motor vehicle industries in particular, so far all seem to be centered on certain areas such as Karawang and Cikarang," he said. So far, the company's main plan is to produce vehicles. However, it is possible for the company to produce other electric vehicle components, including batteries. BYD's manufacturing facility is capable of producing 150,000 electric cars per year. Meanwhile, Subang Smartpolitan is an industrial area managed by PT Suryacipta Swadaya (SCS), an entity of PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk (SSIA). The construction of the BYD factory is said to provide an opportunity for local industries to bring the country as a global supplier of electric cars. BYD's total investment in Indonesia is targeting more than US$1 billion or around Rp16 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp16,000 per US dollar). Meanwhile, there are currently four BYD car models available in Indonesia, namely the BYD M6 in the MPV segment, the BYD Atto 3 in the SUV segment, then the BYD Dolphin Hatchback, and the BYD Seal sedan. In the latest developments, the Chinese electric car manufacturer, BYD, has also confirmed that it will bring the premium segment electric car, namely Denza, to Indonesia in the first quarter of 2025. (SOURCE)

Mar, 14 2025

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