News - Dedi Mulyadi Reveals Strategic Plan to Build West Java Economy Post-Eid, Encourages Accelerated Investment

Dedi Mulyadi Reveals Strategic Plan to Build West Java Economy Post-Eid, Encourages Accelerated Investment

Apr, 08 2025

STRATEGINEWS.id, Jakarta – West Java Governor, Dedi Mulyadi, has shown quick steps or “stepping on the gas” in revealing a strategic plan to build the West Java economy after Lebaran 2025.

Through his social media uploads, Dedi emphasized the importance of encouraging investment and accelerating the licensing process.

“One is to encourage investment to run quickly. The licensing process should not be convoluted, I have proven it today that I always provide advocacy,” said Dedi

Dedi gave an example of the advocacy carried out in the construction process of the BYD company in Subang, which is expected to absorb between 16,000 and 18,000 workers.

As a regional head who has a vision for the future of developing West Java, Dedi is committed to resolving issues related to land acquisition in the Subang industrial area that are hampered by brokering practices

"There are only a few issues such as land acquisition in the industrial area in Subang which is still hampered by brokering practices, people enjoy huge profits from land brokering. I will handle and complete that in April," he said.

In addition to investment, Dedi also emphasized the importance of post-Eid infrastructure development, which includes roads, irrigation, schools, electricity networks for the poor, and houses for the poor. The total funds needed for this development are estimated to be more than IDR 5 trillion.

"This development will certainly have an impact on increasing opportunities for people to work, especially informal sector workers who dominate the economic management system in West Java," he explained.

Regarding the recruitment of workers in West Java, Dedi encouraged an online-based job application system so that there would be no more queues of job applicants.

According to him, companies that need workers can directly access the job exchange prepared by the West Java Provincial Government.

"Later, those who have the skills will just be called. Then after being accepted, they will take care of the requirements, not taking care of the application requirements that may not be accepted. So that everything will run smoothly," he added.

Dedi reminded the importance of creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurs by reducing interference from officials, mass organizations, NGOs, or thugs.

To attract investment, he is also committed to providing various investment relief so that investors feel appreciated when investing in West Java.

"Because they provide jobs," he said.

Take firm action in various sectors

Dedi Mulyadi, who was inaugurated on February 20, 2025, immediately took firm action in various sectors. One of his focuses is budget efficiency, such as cutting West Java's APBD spending by IDR 6 trillion the day after his inauguration.

The funds from this efficiency were diverted to more useful programs, such as the construction of high school classrooms, the budget for which was increased from IDR 60 billion to IDR 1.2 trillion. This step shows his commitment to strengthening basic infrastructure, which is an important foundation for economic growth.

Some of the initial policies and visions that he has conveyed provide an overview of the direction that will be taken to drive the West Java economy.

In addition, Dedi emphasized the importance of the agricultural sector as the backbone of the West Java economy. He once expressed his desire for farmers to get decent profits, by encouraging Bulog to buy grain directly from farmers at an ideal price, around IDR 900 thousand per quintal, and building standard warehouses to maintain the quality of rice.

Post-Lebaran, which is usually a transition period after a long holiday, Dedi seems to be using this momentum to strengthen food security and support the productivity of the agricultural sector, which is crucial for the local economy.

In terms of spatial planning and the environment, Dedi also plans to rearrange areas such as Puncak Bogor to prevent disasters and support sustainable tourism. Policies such as banning public transportation on the Puncak route during the Lebaran holiday and evaluating tourism projects such as Eiger Camp show his attention to traffic management and ecosystem preservation, which indirectly impacts the attractiveness of investment and the regional economy.

With the "step on the gas" approach that he has shown since he took office, he is trying to make West Java the locomotive of the Indonesian economy, in line with the support that was conveyed by local entrepreneurs such as TB Nasrul Ibnu HR in September 2024.

The next concrete steps are expected to be clearer after he holds a strategic meeting with the ranks of the West Java Provincial Government and his advisors, such as Ignasius Jonan and Susi Pudjiastuti, whom he has collaborated with to accelerate development.

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West Java Receives the Most Investment in 2024, Beats DKI

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - West Java is the region that received the most investment throughout 2024 with a value of IDR 251.1 trillion or 14.1 percent of last year's total investment of IDR 1,714.2 trillion. Minister of Investment and Downstream Rosan Roeslani said that throughout last year the amount of investment in Java reached IDR 818.8 trillion or 47.8 percent and outside Java IDR 895.4 trillion or 52.2 percent. "And we see that investment outside Java is getting bigger, and even higher than Java," said Rosan at his office, Friday (31/1). Based on data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream, the largest investment occurred in West Java. This position has not changed from the previous year. The second position is in DKI Jakarta with an achievement of IDR 241.9 trillion or 14.1 percent. Then, East Java follows in third place with a realization of IDR 147.3 trillion or 8.6 percent. Fourth, the largest investment entered Central Sulawesi at IDR139.9 trillion or 8.2 percent and finally in Banten at IDR105.6 trillion or 6.2 percent. In detail, the investment realization throughout 2024 which amounted to IDR1,714.2 trillion increased by 20.8 percent (yoy) and consisted of Foreign Investment (PMA) of IDR900.2 trillion or increased by 21 percent (yoy) and Domestic Investment (PMDN) of IDR814 trillion or increased by 20.6 percent (yoy). This achievement was also recorded as far above the strategic plan (renstra) target of IDR1,239.3 trillion and the president's target of IDR1,650 trillion. (SOURCE)

Mar, 14 2025

Bekasi City's 2024 Investment Realization Reaches IDR 13.7 Trillion

RADARBEKASI.ID, BEKASI – Bekasi City has again recorded impressive performance in investment. Investment realization in 2024 exceeded the target, reaching 103 percent of the projection of IDR 13.2 trillion. Head of the Bekasi City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Licensing Service (DPMPTSP), Dicky Irawan, revealed that until the end of 2024, investment realization was recorded at IDR 13.7 trillion. "The latest report in the fourth quarter based on the BKPM release, investment realization in Bekasi City reached IDR 13.708 trillion," he said, Thursday (13/2). Of the total investment, the tertiary sector dominates with a value of IDR 10.5 trillion. Property, industrial areas, and offices are the largest contributors with IDR 2.1 trillion. Meanwhile, the secondary sector—including trade, services, and finished goods industry—contributed IDR 3 trillion. Meanwhile, the primary sector, such as agriculture and fisheries, only contributed IDR 103 billion. “Investment in the tertiary sector is indeed high because there are construction activities and land acquisition. For example, the construction of the Cibitung-Cimanggis Toll Road which was underway last year,” added Dicky. Although the city space is increasingly dense, Dicky is optimistic that investment will continue to grow, referring to Jakarta which remains an investment magnet despite experiencing similar density. “We are optimistic because we are a big city. Jakarta is still very big,” he said. This optimism is reinforced by the development plan for the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area which is expected to trigger the growth of vertical properties, shopping centers, and investment in the transportation sector. However, will the density of space not be an obstacle in the future? An evaluation of its impact on new investment will be carried out at the end of 2025. "If later there is a negative impact, we can take strategic steps. But so far, investment has its own business patterns and considerations," said Dicky. In the West Java investment map, Bekasi City is ranked fourth after Bekasi Regency, Karawang, and Bogor. Geographical advantages—bordering Jakarta and Bekasi Regency—and a large population are the main attractions for investors. Data shows that investment is still dominated by Domestic Investment (PMDN) of IDR 7.87 trillion, while Foreign Investment (PMA) is recorded at IDR 5.83 trillion. STIE Mulia Pratama Economic Observer, Andi Muhammad Sadeli, assessed that Bekasi City needs to adopt a long-term strategy to remain competitive. "This city needs to clarify the identity of the industry it wants to develop. City branding is very important, will Bekasi become an industrial city, a digital city, or a logistics center?" he said. He also emphasized the importance of incentives and ease of licensing for the targeted sectors. One option is to attract investment in the technology and digital economy sectors. "Bekasi has large capital with a high population and strong digital penetration. Investments can be directed to data centers, startups, and the AI ecosystem," he added. In the property sector, Andi highlighted the superblock trend, where housing is not only vertical but also integrates office areas, business centers, and other facilities in one area. In addition, the development of logistics and distribution areas is still very promising considering that Bekasi is the main buffer city for Jakarta. "This sector remains potential, especially if supported by the right policies," he said. On the other hand, the creative economy and urban tourism sectors are also recommended as economic diversification options. However, without careful planning and a precise strategy, investment growth in Bekasi City could slow down in the next few years. (sur) (SOURCE)

Mar, 17 2025

Citizens Need to Understand the Difference between Individual Investors and Institutional Investors

PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) notes that not only individual investors are listed on the exchange, but also institutional investors. If individual investors transact on behalf of themselves, then institutional investors will represent their institutions. Head of the Representative Office of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) West Java Achmad Dirgantara said, individual investors can be anyone who already has a resident identity card (KTP) and has an account at the bank. Meanwhile, institutional investors consist of pension funds, banks, insurance companies, foundations, and endowment funds managed by professionals. These institutions transact on behalf of their respective clients. “While individual investors have limited capital, institutional investors have relatively large managed funds. Therefore, institutional investors are not as flexible as individual investors in trading their stock portfolio on the IDX,” said Achmad, Friday (26/7/2024). “Institutional investors generally tend to choose stocks with large market capitalization values and strong fundamentals or blue chips stocks. And the return on investment is not as high as the potential return on shares in the second layer that can be more easily purchased by individual investors,” he added. However, because the transaction value is large, according to Achmad, the nominal profit obtained by institutional investors is certainly much greater than the transaction value of individual investors. “Individual investors generally rely more on technical performance references from the ups and downs of stock prices. Meanwhile, institutional investors generally tend to use references to the company's fundamental performance before choosing stocks to be placed in their portfolio basket,” he explained. The character of the stock investment period is long-term. This strategy can be easily followed by individual investors. Meanwhile, institutional investors may have an obligation to trade their portfolio within a certain period of time according to the direction of their respective institutions. According to Achmad, it is also easier for individual investors to choose stocks that are in line with the business sectors they like or are good at. Institutional investors, on the other hand, are limited to the business sectors or types of businesses permitted by the institution they represent. “Another important strategy in investing is diversification. If you have a large fund, investors have the responsibility to generate returns according to the target,” he said. To make it easier to follow market movements, institutional investors generally have a strategy of buying stocks that are constituents in one of their chosen stock indices. Of course, the movement of the composite stock index on the IDX is also greatly influenced by the buying and selling actions of institutional investors. (Parno) SOURCE

Jul, 29 2024

Bekasi, Karawang, and Subang: West Java Affected by Industrial Area Thuggery, Foreign Investment Impacted

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – The phenomenon of thuggery (premanisme) in industrial areas is increasingly worrying. Several strategic locations in Indonesia such as Tangerang, Bekasi, Karawang, as well as regions in Central and East Java are frequently under the spotlight. Even new industrial zones like Subang in West Java, which should be new economic growth centers, are not spared from the impact. This was revealed by Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), Sanny Iskandar, who emphasized that this situation is not only a nightmare for business actors but also significantly affects foreign investment flows. According to him, this disruption is not a small matter because its effects broadly hinder the pace of the national economy. “The losses are not only in numbers experienced by business players currently operating but also the losses experienced by the country due to the blocked potential investments that should have come in,” said Sanny in a statement in Jakarta, reported by Kompas.com on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). As Chairman of the Industrial Estate Association (HKI), Sanny revealed that similar complaints have come from various other industrial areas in Indonesia. Not only Subang, which is currently linked with large projects like BYD, but also Batam in the Riau Islands, has begun to experience similar disturbances. “Even new areas like Subang, which was recently connected to BYD and related projects, are also affected by this thuggery. It extends to the Riau Islands, especially Batam. This is very disturbing,” he explained. According to Sanny, the root of proliferating thuggery in industrial areas cannot be separated from labor issues. Limited job opportunities, high layoffs (PHK), and some parties’ unpreparedness to face market challenges contribute to this problem. “There is indeed a correlation, besides the need for alertness from security apparatus that is still required,” said Sanny. Therefore, Apindo urges the government together with law enforcement to tighten supervision and firmly act against thuggery practices. This step is considered important to create a safe, conducive business climate capable of attracting more investors to invest in Indonesia. [SOURCE]

Nov, 24 2025

RKPD 2027 Development Planning Forum: Bandung City Government Focuses on Reducing Unemployment, Encouraging Investment, and Improving Infrastructure

The Bandung City Government has made reducing the open unemployment rate a top priority in its future development agenda. This was conveyed by Bandung Mayor, Muhammad Farhan, during the 2026 Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) Development Planning Forum (Musrenbang), held at Grandia Hotel on Thursday (April 9, 2026). Farhan stated that Bandung’s current open unemployment rate stands at 7.44 percent, higher than the average rate in West Java. This condition has become a major concern as it directly affects public welfare and economic growth. “This is a very significant challenge. We aim to drive Bandung’s economic growth to reach 7 to 8 percent within the next three years,” Farhan said. To achieve this target, the Bandung City Government will promote several leading economic sectors, one of which is the fashion industry. According to Farhan, Bandung has strong potential as a creative city closely associated with fashion trends. “Bandung must return to its identity as a fashion city. This is a sector that can be developed to create employment opportunities,” he said. In addition, the city government is paying serious attention to infrastructure improvements, particularly road conditions. Farhan acknowledged that the level of road serviceability in Bandung has declined. “It used to be above 95 percent, but now it is approaching 90 percent. This means that around 10 percent, or approximately 150 kilometers of roads, are in severely damaged condition,” he explained. He assured that road rehabilitation work would begin this month with a budget allocation of approximately IDR 300 billion. The initial phase will focus on 17 road segments and will be carried out collaboratively with the West Java Provincial Government. “Within the next one to two months, we will work together with the provincial government to accelerate road improvements and beautification efforts,” he said. On the other hand, Farhan emphasized that labor-intensive programs are only temporary solutions. For long-term solutions, the city government will encourage business growth to create sustainable employment opportunities. “The key is investment. Investment will generate business opportunities, and then we can match industry needs with workforce competencies,” he explained. He also highlighted the increasing number of productive-age migrants moving to Bandung. Based on Laci RW data, which has been recommended by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), there are approximately 150,000 productive-age migrants currently residing in the city. According to Farhan, this situation should be viewed as an opportunity by ensuring migrants have access to proper population administration services. “If they hold a Bandung identity card (KTP), their opportunities to access employment and government training programs will be much greater. Therefore, we encourage them to immediately process their residency administration,” he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the Bandung City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Edwin Senjaya, stated that planning is essential for ensuring targeted and effective development through the Musrenbang process. He described the city as a living entity that continuously evolves and requires adaptive public policies. “This Musrenbang serves as an important momentum to ensure that the policies adopted truly contribute to public welfare,” he said. Edwin also emphasized the DPRD’s commitment to supporting and overseeing development programs alongside the Bandung City Government, whether through Musrenbang, territorial initiative programs, or recommendations resulting from legislators’ constituency visits. “We are ready to serve as both a strategic partner and a critical partner to ensure Bandung’s development progresses optimally,” he stated. At the same event, Head of the Bandung City Regional Development Planning Agency (Bapperida), Anton Sunarwibowo, reported that the RKPD Musrenbang is a crucial stage in preparing the regional government’s work plan for 2027. He noted that a total of 3,452 community proposals had been submitted into the system, of which 3,269 proposals were approved and 152 were returned for revision. The total indicative budget allocation amounts to IDR 154 billion. “All proposals are currently undergoing final verification and will become part of the city-level Musrenbang agreement document,” Anton explained. The 2026 Bandung City RKPD Musrenbang was attended by approximately 360 participants representing various stakeholders, including government institutions, the DPRD, businesses, academics, and community groups. The forum serves as a strategic platform for formulating a more inclusive and sustainable development direction for Bandung City. [Source]

Jun, 03 2026

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