INILAHCIREBON.ID, – The Cirebon Regency Government, West Java, recorded an investment realization of Rp2.25 trillion by August 2025. This figure is equivalent to 65 percent of the annual target of Rp3.2 trillion.

The Head of the Cirebon Regency Investment and Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Hilmi Rivai, said that this achievement was quite encouraging. However, he emphasized that there was still a lot of work to be done to actually reach the target.

"The investment realization is already Rp2.25 trillion or 65 percent of the target. We are optimistic that we can reach Rp3.2 trillion by the end of the year," said Hilmi in Cirebon on Tuesday (2/9/2025).

Footwear Factory Becomes Main Pillar

Hilmi explained that the majority of investments are still supported by the footwear industry. Many investors, including local entrepreneurs, are investing capital through the construction of new factories and expansion of production capacity.

This labor-intensive sector is considered the driving force behind investment in Cirebon Regency because it is able to absorb a large workforce. “The labor-intensive industry is still showing a positive trend. Investors see Cirebon as quite potential,” said Hilmi.

Encouraging Quality Investment

Furthermore, Hilmi emphasized the importance of a long-term strategy so that investment does not only pursue quantity but also quality. The local government, he said, is committed to creating a business climate that is friendly to investment while providing tangible benefits to the community.

“Without fundamental reforms, the realization of investment will only be a statistical achievement that does not touch the welfare of the community,” he said.

Accelerating Services and Digitalization

To support this, the Cirebon Regional Government has accelerated licensing services with a digital system. Investors also receive assistance from the planning stage until the permit is completed.

In addition to the footwear industry, the local government has begun to expand the promotion of other sectors such as tourism, modern agriculture, and the creative industry. “We want the investments that come in to not only be large in terms of numbers, but also sustainable and have an impact on the community,” said Hilmi.

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