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Creative Industry Investment Realization in Garut Regency in 2025

Apr, 13 2026

The realization of investment in the creative industry in Kabupaten Garut throughout 2025 recorded a significant figure.

Garut Regency successfully achieved an investment realization of Rp0.884 trillion. This figure exceeded the previously set target of Rp0.425 trillion, reaching a performance achievement rate of 208.00%.

Fashion became the largest contributor, with an investment value of Rp850.15 billion. Crafts contributed Rp11.89 billion, culinary Rp11.08 billion, and other sectors included publishing at Rp4.09 billion, TV & radio at Rp3.86 billion, as well as film, video, and animation at Rp1 billion.

Based on this achievement, Garut Regency is projected to set an investment target of Rp0.663 trillion in 2026.

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Governor Dedi Mulyadi Will Sign the 2026 West Java Minimum Wage Today, December 24th

BANDUNG – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi revealed that the provincial minimum wage (UMP) and district/city minimum wages (UMK) are currently being discussed in depth by the wage council, which comprises various stakeholders, and will be signed by him on December 24, 2025. Dedi confirmed that the West Java Provincial Manpower and Transmigration Office (Disnakertrans) is still negotiating with workers and employers, including experts, regarding the UMP, MSMEs, and sectoral wages, as the 2026 wages are due to be announced tomorrow. "I'll sign it on the 24th, but we're still finalizing it today," Dedi said in Bandung, Tuesday (23/12). It was reported that the West Java Provincial Wage Council held a plenary meeting regarding the increase in the UMP and Provincial Sectoral Minimum Wage (UMSP) in 2026 at Gedung Sate, Bandung City, on Friday (19/12). Proposals from labor unions and employers, through the Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo), were submitted and accepted. In their proposal, the labor unions requested that the average City/Regency Minimum Wage (UMK) for 2025 be set at IDR 3,589,619. However, they highlighted significant disparities between regions, such as Banjar City, which only achieved IDR 2,204,754, while Bekasi City reached IDR 5,690,753. The latest regulation, Government Regulation (PP) Number 49 of 2025 concerning Wages, is deemed incapable of addressing the disparity. This is because the calculation formula used is annual inflation (year-on-year/YoY) in September 2025 of 2.19 percent. Furthermore, the economic growth rate (EQ) of 5.11 percent multiplied by a specific index, alpha 0.5-0.9, is not sufficient to address the disparity. For example, Banjar City, even if the 2026 UMK were set using the maximum alpha of 0.9, it would not be able to catch up with Bekasi City. Therefore, the union requested that the disparity be resolved and that Constitutional Court (MK) Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023 be used as a reference. Furthermore, the results of the International Labor Organization (ILO) study were used as a consideration for the decent living requirements (KHL) in West Java. Therefore, the workers requested that the 2026 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) be set at Rp3,833,318. Meanwhile, for the 2026 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMSP), the union requested that it be set at Rp3,870,004. Apindo (Indonesian Employment Agency) believes that determining the alpha value should not only consider the workforce's contribution to economic growth. Because the workforce exists because of companies, employers' contributions must also be taken into account. To achieve balance, they requested that West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi use an alpha value of 0.5 in determining the 2026 UMP, which would result in a 4.745 percent increase. They also did not propose the UMSP, because they assumed that there was no mandate from business actors in the West Java sector to submit or propose the 2026 UMSP. Apindo requested that the determination of the 2026 UMP not only consider the suitability for workers, but also the payment ability of employers. [SOURCE]

Dec, 30 2025

Minister of Investment is Committed to Equal Distribution of Investment in Eastern Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani is committed to continuing to distribute quality and sustainable investment in the Eastern Indonesia region. "The point is why we give more special appreciation to Eastern Indonesia, because if you look at the distribution of investment, previously investment was more concentrated in Java, then Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. We want to give special attention to the Eastern part, so that "They can also attract quality and sustainable investment," said Rosan at the 2024 Investment Services Award press conference in Jakarta, Monday. In the 2024 Investment Service Award event which was held in Jakarta on Monday, the winners of the 2024 Investment Service Award for the Special Category for Eastern Indonesia were won by the Ambon City Government, the Merauke Regency Government and the Papua Provincial Government. Rosan said that the 2024 Investment Services Award was an event that always received attention from the international world. "So that's also what we want to convey, that equality is important for us. That's why we are paying special attention to Eastern Indonesia," he said. On the same occasion, Deputy Minister of Investment/Deputy Head of BKPM Yuliot said that the investment potential in Eastern Indonesia was extraordinary. Natural resources are generally found in Eastern Indonesia, and in general the potential for Eastern Indonesia is quite large. "So we are encouraging regions in Eastern Indonesia to be given opportunities. If we make existing standards, for example Eastern Indonesia and Java Island, then of course in terms of services and existing infrastructure, there is a gap between Eastern Indonesia and Western Indonesia. Of course "We see that with our special categorization, this encourages Eastern Indonesia to provide better services to investors," said Yuliot. For the sectors currently being pursued is downstreaming, in fact many investments related to downstreaming are located in Eastern Indonesia. "We see in Morowali, in the North Maluku region, in Papua, there are a lot of large-scale investment activities flowing and having a tremendous impact on our economy," said Yuliot. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman: Almer Faiq Rusydi Promises to Create a Climate of Easy Investment

PR JABAR - Almer Faiq Rusydi promised to create a climate of easy investment for entrepreneurs who are members of Kadin throughout West Java if he is elected as Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The businessman who currently serves as Chairman of the Bogor City Chamber of Commerce and Industry has registered to become a candidate for Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Almer's seriousness in his promise was proven by submitting a registration form as a candidate for Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry Office, Jalan Sukabumi, Bandung City, Monday 30 September 2024. Almer Faiq Rusydi is a successful young entrepreneur from Bogor City. Apart from being supported by the majority of city/district Chambers of Commerce in West Java, as well as the Extraordinary Member of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Almer also has a special motivation to register as a candidate for Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "Thank God, I, along with my team, and accompanied by the majority of city/district Kadin Chairmen, and the Chair of the ALB of the Answered Chamber of Commerce have registered as candidates for Chair of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry," said Almer when met after submitting the registration form. Almer stated that he would bring the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry to embrace all 27 city/district Chambers of Commerce by regularly holding coffee mornings. Entrepreneurs who are members of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry must be united in guarding investment from the center to West Java. "Entrepreneurs who are members of Kadin in district cities must become hosts in their respective areas," said Almer. Regarding his personal motivation for registering as a candidate for Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Almer said, because he is currently Chairman of the Bogor City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he certainly understands the problems faced in the city/district. "This is what led us, my friends and I, to want better change, to be able to synergize with regional governments, both at the provincial and district city levels," he said. According to Almer, regarding the investment climate, the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the city/district Chamber of Commerce must be able to oversee investment entering West Java. Entrepreneurs in cities/districts must be able to feel the positive impact of investment, especially for the regional economy. "I am optimistic that investment will progress further in the future because we know that West Java is a national investment destination. Kadin is a strategic partner of the government and oversees programs in West Java, down to the city districts," said Almer. "God willing, bismillah, hopefully, I ask for prayers, so that I, who has been encouraged by district city seniors, can be elected as Chair of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More importantly, I can be of benefit to business people, especially in West Java," he said. When asked about regulations that are considered to hinder investment, Almer stated that this was an interesting thing to resolve. "I want to ensure the ease of investment and try to make regulations easier so that investment comes to West Java so that entrepreneurs in the district city get the benefits," said Almer. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

Mayor of Sukabumi: Infrastructure Connectivity is Key to Economic Efficiency in Three Regions

SUKABUMIUPDATE.com - Sukabumi Mayor Ayep Zaki emphasized the importance of developing connected infrastructure between Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor as the key to efficient economic mobilization. He conveyed this during the 2025 West Java Economic Society (WJES) Seminar held at the Horison Hotel in Sukabumi. “This seminar aims to build connected infrastructure between Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor for much more efficient economic mobilization so that there will be no expensive price spikes due to infrastructure,” said Ayep Zaki to sukabumiupdate.com shortly after attending the event on Tuesday (1/7/2025). According to him, this agenda is very important to encourage joint progress in the three strategic economic regions of West Java. Through inter-regional collaboration and concrete policy support, logistical disparities and price distribution can be significantly reduced. “This seminar is vital for progress in the three economic regions: Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor,” he stated. Ayep also emphasized that the City of Sukabumi is fully committed to achieving inclusive and sustainable development. “Sukabumi City's commitment is how Sukabumi City will be ready to achieve the nation's goal of improving the welfare of the nation and public welfare by increasing local revenue,” he said. The WJES 2025 seminar was organized by Bank Indonesia West Java Province in collaboration with the Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) Bandung West Java Coordinator and Sukabumi Polytechnic. With the theme “Infrastructure and Connectivity of the Sukabumi-Cianjur-Bogor Golden Triangle: The Key to Price Stability, Logistics Efficiency, and Investment Growth,” this event served as a strategic forum for formulating recommendations for resilient, inclusive, and sustainable regional economic development policies. [SOURCE]

Nov, 04 2025

Business Owners Complain About the Difficulty of Licensing in Banjar City, Considered to Potentially Hinder the Investment Climate

harapanrakyat.com – The difficulty of the licensing process that business owners must go through to enter Banjar City, West Java, often becomes an obstacle for investors to invest their capital. As a result, this is one of the factors why business owners rarely consider Banjar City as a place to start a business. The coordinator of PT. Quan You Wood Industry, Gintara Ginting, said that the licensing service process, which is considered difficult to complete, often becomes one of the obstacles for business owners to consider Banjar City. "Managing the business licensing process feels like a nightmare for investors who want to open a business in Banjar City," said Gintara Ginting on Wednesday (7/23/2025). According to him, the fairly long bureaucracy and frequently changing requirements, as well as unclear information, are significant challenges, especially for business owners. He mentioned that regulations at the central and regional levels often conflict. For example, in the region, there are no zoning regulations yet. "This means the company has to operate first, and the licensing process follows later. Because this is a limited company and its capital is from China, with a minimum initial capital of around IDR 10 billion," he explained. Meanwhile, regional rules do not allow activities before the licensing process is completed by the relevant authorities. Furthermore, Ginting hopes that the local and central governments can collaborate to simplify access for investment. This would help create job opportunities. "Like in Sragen, investors are welcomed to build their business premises without being burdened by the licensing process first. We hope Banjar City can be like that too to attract investors," he concluded. [SOURCE]

Nov, 18 2025

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