News - Commitment to Maintain Investment Climate and Prevent Premanism, Bekasi Regency Government Holds Joint Declaration with Mass Organizations and NGOs

Commitment to Maintain Investment Climate and Prevent Premanism, Bekasi Regency Government Holds Joint Declaration with Mass Organizations and NGOs

Oct, 30 2025

CENTRAL CIKARANG - The Bekasi Regency Government together with the Bekasi Metro Police Department reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a conducive investment climate and eradicating premanism (extortion and intimidation) conducted under the name of mass organizations (Ormas).

This was emphasized by Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara Kunang during the opening of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) together with Ormas representatives from all over Bekasi Regency at the KH Noer Alie Hall, Bekasi Central Government Complex, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

"Mass organizations are part of Bekasi society that we must engage and embrace. However, if any deviate or violate regulations, we will take firm action," said Regent Ade.

He stressed the importance of synergy between the government, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the police (Polri), the legislature, and the community in maintaining regional security as the main prerequisite for investment.

Ade also affirmed that Bekasi Regency cannot be developed by the Regent and Vice Regent alone. Hence, collaboration among various stakeholders, including Ormas themselves, is necessary to uphold this commitment.

"There needs to be a cross-Ormas and community communication forum so that market regulation, public order, and security truly address root problems," he added.

This statement is a serious response from the Bekasi government in support of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi and the West Java Police Chief regarding eradication of premanism that hinders the investment climate in West Java.

Bekasi Metro Police Chief Kombes Pol. Mustofa stated that the Operation Eradicate Jaya, which ran until May 24, 2025, has processed hundreds of individuals, mostly through counseling while some faced legal proceedings.

"About 180 persons were counseled, and around 20 were processed legally due to suspected extortion, intimidation, and activities disturbing public security and business comfort," said Mustofa.

He mentioned some individuals affiliated with Ormas were suspected of conducting illegal levies on business operators with varying amounts, even reaching millions of rupiah.

Mustofa urged the public, including both individuals and businesses, to not hesitate to report any intimidation or extortion by anyone. He assured confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers.

"I guarantee the safety and confidentiality of reporters. Do not be afraid, we will act firmly," he emphasized.

The Focus Group Discussion, facilitated by the Bekasi National Unity and Politics Agency (Kesbangpol), was attended by Forkopimda elements, Ormas representatives, community leaders, NGOs, legislative officials, and military personnel.

The FGD ended with a joint declaration by Ormas to maintain public order and support accelerated regional development and a healthy and conducive investment climate.

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DPRD Encourages West Java Provincial Government to Increase Job Opportunities

PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the percentage of poor people in March 2024 was 7.46 percent, a decrease of 0.16 percentage points against March 2023 and a decrease of 0.52 percentage points against September 2022. BPS West Java also noted that the percentage of the urban poor population in March 2023 amounted to 7.19 percent, declining to 7.07 percent in March 2024. Meanwhile, the percentage of the rural poor in March 2023 was 9.30 percent, down to 9 point 07 percent in March 2024. West Java DPRD member Yod Mintaraga asked the West Java Provincial Government to continue to reduce and alleviate poverty with various programs, one of which is by increasing employment opportunities. "Poverty in West Java is partly due to the high unemployment rate which is also the cause of the large number of unemployed, if there is a lot of unemployment, the purchasing power is low," said Yod Mintaraga, when contacted some time ago. According to Yod, employment is very helpful for people to improve their welfare and to emphasize the unemployment rate in West Java which has a population of nearly 50 million. "To increase employment, investment in West Java needs to be encouraged towards employment so that unemployment decreases," he said. (SOURCE)

Jul, 12 2024

Cirebon Encourages Property Investment with BPHTB and PBG Tax Elimination

Bisnis.com, CIREBON - The Cirebon Regency Government (Pemkab) hopes that the elimination of Land and Building Acquisition Fees (BPHTB) and Building Approval (PBG) can encourage investment growth in the property sector. This step is considered strategic to make it easier for people to own their first home while increasing Regional Original Income (PAD). Acting Regent of Cirebon Wahyu Mijaya said that the policy is expected to attract investors to invest in Cirebon Regency. He believes that the growing property sector will have a positive impact on the regional economy. "We really hope that the elimination of BPHTB and PBG can trigger investment in the property sector in Cireoon Regency. This is our effort to encourage investors to come and contribute to regional development," said Wahyu in Cirebon, Monday (13/1/2025). In addition to encouraging investment, Wahyu explained that this policy will provide great benefits for the community, especially in making it easier for them to own their first home. By eliminating BPHTB, the community can reduce the burden of costs which are usually the main obstacle in the home buying process. "This policy not only benefits investors, but also the general public, especially those who want to own their first home. With lower costs, we hope that more residents will be able to own decent housing," he said. Positive Impact on Regional Income Furthermore, Wahyu emphasized that this policy will also have a positive impact on regional original income (PAD). He is optimistic that increasing investment activities in the property sector will provide a significant contribution to regional income through various related sectors. The elimination of BPHTB and PBG is a strategic step to increase the competitiveness of Cirebon Regency as an investment destination. He hopes that this policy can attract the attention of large property developers to make Cirebon Regency one of the development priorities. "Cirebon Regency has great potential to become a new center of economic growth in West Java. With this policy, we want to show that Cirebon is an investment-friendly area, especially in the property sector," said Wahyu. In addition, he hopes that this policy can be implemented optimally so that its benefits can be felt by the entire community. He also invited business actors in the property sector to take advantage of existing opportunities to support regional development. "We invite all investors and property developers to come to Cirebon Regency. Together, creating an environment that supports economic growth, while providing decent housing for the community," concluded Wahyu. [SOURCE]

Mar, 18 2025

SEVERAL Projects in Rebana Metropolitan West Java Region to be Offered at WJIS 2024

The development of the West Java Metropolitan Rebana area continues to be encouraged. A number of projects will even be offered to investors at the West Java Investment Summit or WJIS 2024 which is planned to take place on September 19, 2024 in Bandung. Some of the Rebana Metropolitan area projects that will be offered to investors are the development of the Kertajati Airport area in Majalengka, including Kertajati Aerocity, the Green Airport City. WJIS is an annual event aimed at promoting investment opportunities in West Java to domestic and foreign investors. The event offers projects that are ready for bidding, and focuses on key issues such as downstream, new renewable energy, vocational education, and new investment areas. WJIS also aims to improve the quality of investments that have a broad impact on society. WJIS is an annual event organized by the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) with the West Java Representative Office of Bank Indonesia. This activity has been held since 2019, with different themes in accordance with the direction of West Java's development. WJIS activities also feature various projects that are ready to be offered to domestic and foreign investors, from various leading sectors in West Java. Metropolitan Tambourine Project Offered at WJIS Quoting from the official website of dpmptsp.jabarprov.go.id, WJIS 2024 will be held on September 19, 2024 at the Trans Convention Center, Bandung. Also mentioned at the event will be presented 27 projects that are ready to be offered to investors both domestically and abroad. Among the projects that will be presented are projects located in the Rebana Metropilitan area of West Java. The projects in the Rebana Metropolitan area that will be sold are: 1.Clean water services for the Patimban Port area, Subang. Investment value of IDR 134.2 billion Project owner: Perumda Air Minum Tirta Rangga Subang Project land area : 542 hectares Business scheme : BOT 2.Indonesia E-Commerce CenterLocation : Kertajati Airport Area, Majalengka Investment value : IDR 1.31 trillion Project owner : PT BIJB Land area : 68.4 Ha Business scheme: Land Rent & Concession 3.Grand Kertajati Aerocity Location: Kertajati Airport area, Majalengka Investment value : IDR 5.5 trillion Project owner : BIJB Aerocity Development, PP Property, Manakib Realty Land area: 300 Ha Business scheme : Right Issue, Joint Venture, Joint Operation 4.Jatigede water supply system Location : Sumedang, Majalengka, Indramayu, Cirebon Investment value : IDR 4.3 trillion Project owner : West Java Provincial Government Land area : 3.2 Ha Business scheme: PPP Solicited-BOT 5. Kertajati Aerocity Hub 1 Cluster Location: Kertajati, Majalengka Investment value : IDR 9.1 trillion Project owner : PT BIJB Aerocity Development Land area : 375 Ha Business scheme : Joint Venture & Astate Management Agreement 6.Kertajati Aerocity Main Infrastructure Location: Kertajati Majalengka Investment value : IDR 1.2 trillion Project owner : Pt BIJB Aerocity Development Land area : 140 Ha Business scheme : land investment, joint venture, joint operation, BOT 7.Kertajati Aircraft Maintenance Center Location: Bandra Kertajari Majalengka Investment value : Rp 2.55 trillion Project owner : PT BIJB Land area : 84.2 Ha Business scheme: land rent & consession 8.Kertajati Airport Commercial Area Location : Kertajati Airport area Majalengka Investment value : IDR 1.5 trillion Project owner: PT BIJB Land area : 22.5 Ha Business scheme: land rent &consession 9.Sumedang Industrialpolis Location: Buahdua Sumedang Investment value: Rp 4.3 trillion Project owner : PT Sukses Perdana Andalan Land area : 912 Ha Business scheme: strategic partnertship or land selling That is the list of projects in the West Java Metropolitan Rebana area that will be sold at the WJIS 2024 activity on September 19. SOURCE

Aug, 27 2024

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Encourages Development of Creative Economy Potential in Cimahi City Through Creative Words

Cimahi, 4 April 2024 - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno encourages creative economy (ekraf) actors in Cimahi City to explore the superior potential of their region to the maximum through the Regency/City program (KaTa ) Creative 2024. While attending the 2024 Creative Words Workshop at Alam Wisata Cimahi, Jalan Colonel Masturi, Cimahi City, West Java, on Thursday (4/4/2024), Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga said that Cimahi City is an area with a diversity of socio-cultural potential, historical heritage, and nature which can be strong capital for local governments in developing the tourism ecosystem and creative economy, especially in developing the creative economy subsectors of animated films and videos, fashion and culinary. "We want to understand what creative economy actors need to be able to further improve their business. We are grateful that this city, which only has 3 sub-districts, is a creative city, and the subsectors chosen are animation and video, fashion and culinary. "Who knows, because Bandung has become a city of design, and Cimahi could also become a city of animation at world level," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga. According to Sandiaga, the large creative economic potential in Cimahi City can provide added value in strengthening the attractiveness of tourist villages around Cimahi City. The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy also revealed that the City of Cimahi had carried out a pilot test of the Indonesian Creative Regency/City Self-Assessment (PMK3I) in 2018 and agreed on the Film, Animation and Video subsector as its leading creative economy subsector and to be the locomotive for the development of the creative economy in Cimahi City. Due to its consistency and strong commitment in developing the tourism sector and creative economy, in 2021 the City of Cimahi has also been designated as an Indonesian Creative Category. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno while reviewing one of the MSME fashion products participating in the 2024 Cimahi City Creative Word Workshop at Cimahi Tourism Nature, West Java, Thursday (4/4/2024). “The hope is that this Creative Word will become even stronger. And we have programs that we can collaborate on, such as AKI, ADWI. "And through this Creative Word, it is hoped that it can create 4.4 million new quality and sustainable jobs," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga. Cimahi City is the third location for the 2024 Indonesian Creative Regency/City Development Workshop (KaTa Creative) activities. This workshop activity is a form of commitment and consistency of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf in its efforts to understand the needs of creative economy actors and provide support and facilitation related to the development of tourism and the creative economy. Also accompanying the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Deputy for Strategic Policy at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf Dessy Ruhati; Special Staff to the Minister for Security of Tourist Destinations and Strategic Issues, Brigadier General TNI Ario Prawiseso; Director of Creative Economy Infrastructure of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf, Oneng Setya Harini; Director of Destination Development I Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf S. Utari Widyastuti; and Director of Investment Management at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf, Zulkifli Harahap. Also present, Acting. Mayor of Cimahi Dicky Saromi; Head of the West Java Province Tourism and Culture Service, Benny Bachtiar; Head of the Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports Service, Achmad Nuryana; and Partnership Executive/Business Development Bobobox, Dennis Depriadi. (SOURCE)

Apr, 05 2024

Rp 3.36 Trillion in Investment Intake, Regent Eman: Majalengka Becoming an Increasingly Popular Investment Destination in West Java

TRIBUNCIREBON.COM, MAJALENGKA - Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) realization in Majalengka Regency reached IDR 3.36 trillion. This data is recorded in the investment realization report compiled through 2,198 Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) throughout the 2025 reporting period. Majalengka Regent Eman Suherman stated that this investment achievement is a strong indicator that the business climate in Majalengka is increasingly trusted by investors. "The influx of IDR 3.36 trillion in investment shows that Majalengka is increasingly competitive. This aligns with the Majalengka Langkung Sae development spirit, where economic growth must have a direct impact on the community," said Eman Suherman, Monday (2/2/2026). According to him, the Majalengka Regency Government is not only focused on the investment value, but also on its quality and impact on regional development. "We encourage investment that creates jobs, stimulates the local economy, and strengthens strategic sectors. The local government is present to provide certainty, ease of licensing, and a conducive business climate," he said. Eman added that infrastructure support, the presence of industrial areas, and the West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati are important factors in increasing Majalengka's investment attractiveness. "We hope that the incoming investment will not only be substantial in value, but will also continue to have a direct impact on job creation and economic growth in Majalengka," he concluded. As previously reported, Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) realization in Majalengka Regency reached IDR 3.36 trillion from January to December 2025. Based on total PMA and PMDN realization data, Majalengka recorded an investment value of IDR 3,364,801,621,234 with 2,198 Investment Activity Reports (LKPM). This achievement contributed 1.13 percent to West Java's total investment of IDR 296.82 trillion. The Head of the Majalengka Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), Ucu Sumarna, said this achievement reflects growing investor confidence in the investment climate in Majalengka. "Thank God, Majalengka's investment realization continues to move positively. This shows that Majalengka remains a region attractive to investors, both domestic and foreign," said Ucu Sumarna, Monday (February 2, 2026). According to Ucu, the regional government continues to strive to improve investment competitiveness by simplifying licensing, accelerating services, and strengthening the promotion of the region's leading potential. "We are focusing on simplifying licensing and ensuring business certainty. Furthermore, Majalengka has strategic advantages such as industrial areas, airports, and continuously developing connectivity," he said. He added that going forward, the Majalengka Regency Government will encourage equitable investment distribution so that it is not only concentrated in certain sectors, but also reaches labor-intensive sectors and the local economy. [SOURCE]

Feb, 03 2026

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