News - Garut Wins Four Awards in West Java Creative Work 2024

Garut Wins Four Awards in West Java Creative Work 2024

Jul, 03 2024

Garut Regency once again demonstrated its achievements by winning four awards at the 2024 West Java Creative Work and West Java Crafts Week (KKJ-PKJB) event. The event took place at the Trans Convention Center Ballroom, Bandung City, on Sunday (30/6/2024).

The four awards are:
1. 2nd Place in the 2024 West Java Featured Waste and Product Show;
2. Most United Supporters Champion;
3. 1st and 2nd Place for Best Products in the category of Products Made from Natural Fibers and Raw Fabrics.

The Acting (Pj) Regent of Garut, Barnas Adjidin, stated that the enthusiasm and hard work of Garut Regency bore sweet fruit with the achievement of these four awards.

"This is a trigger for us to move forward, of course with the tagline "Superior" we will be even more superior in the future," said Barnas.

In this event, Garut Regency displays various superior products that have the potential to be sold nationally and internationally. Barnas invites all elements of society to continue to improve the economy through creativity, synergy, collaboration and innovation.

Barnas also reminded all parties not to be satisfied with the current awards, and emphasized the relevant agencies to build a clear commitment to accelerating economic development in Garut.

"Well, of course this will be our homework for the future," he said.

In the 2024 West Java Featured Waste and Product Demonstration category, it was demonstrated by the Acting Regent of Garut and his wife, Sri Kartika Barnas Adjidin, and two heads of departments (Disperindag ESDM and Diskop UKM), displaying a fashion collection that combined Garut's typical cultural arts, namely silk, with the theme "People's Republic of China" - a cultural symphony that combines typical Garut silk fabric with Chinese cultural design elements.

This collection combines floral and bird motifs from Garut by displaying the art of painting on the fabric. This combination of colors and motifs creates clothing that is rich in meaning and aesthetics, reflecting the life philosophy and cultural values of both nations.

Bird and flower motifs create a deep visual narrative that shows the harmony between tradition and innovation that can be developed. This is an embodiment and cooperation between cultures, which not only promotes the beauty and uniqueness of each, but is also able to strengthen relations between countries.

Meanwhile, one of the awards won by Garut was 1st Place in the Best Product Category Made from Natural Fibers and Fabrics, which was won by Viera Sutra Alam. The owner, Ruda Pratama, explained that their superior product is painted embroidery weaving which combines Garut's typical ATBM (Original Weaving. Not Machine) weaving with a painting process.

"This product is not an old product, but is based on Garut characteristics with handloom weaving and silk fur patterns, then combined with painting," explained Ruda. Currently, Viera Sutra Alam markets its products online and offline through exhibitions and bazaars.

"Of course, this hope is a trigger for entrepreneurs, for young entrepreneurs to continue to innovate, to continue to be able to create works with trends that continue to develop, and are accepted by the wider community," he said.

Opened directly by the Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, the West Java fashion show featured regional clothing made by 325 MSMEs with international styles. This is in accordance with the theme, namely West Java Waste Goes International, Local Products Penetrating the Global Market.

According to Bey, the West Java literary demonstration shows the quality of MSME products that are ready to compete in the international market. MSME creativity supported by facilitation from PKJB and KKJ will have an impact on increasing exports of superior West Java products.

"This is not just a style but shows the quality of MSMEs that are ready to compete in the international market. The key is creativity and this PKJB is a showcase that has a big impact on its products," said Bey.

Bey welcomed the PKJB-KKJ event initiated by Bank Indonesia West Java Representatives and West Java Dekranasda which has consistently held it for 17 consecutive years.

"I welcome this implementation because it has been held for 17 consecutive years," he said.

Bey hopes that all West Javanese literature that is exhibited can be sent to the Embassy of each country that is the theme. Apart from export potential, this can also improve good relations between Indonesia, especially West Java, with other countries.

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General Chair of HKI (Industrial Estate Association): Indonesia is Still an Investment Magnet

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - General Chair of the Industrial Area Association (HKI), Sanny Iskandar is optimistic that Indonesia still has quite good potential for investment, although currently foreign investors are a little wary because this year is a political year. The statement by the General Chair of HKI was in response to widespread news that currently a lot of investment is coming to Malaysia. "We will wait until November. Currently, Indonesia is facing a leadership transition which positions us at the crossroads of economic transformation. So investors are in a wait and see position," explained Sanny in his official statement in Jakarta (4/10). "Of course we remain optimistic that after the inauguration and new cabinet, future investment can move," he added. Sanny explained that the industrial area sector, which has been in existence for 50 years, has been able to become the main driver of the economy and a breakthrough regional development model in encouraging the acceleration of inclusive economic growth, where the development of this area is also able to encourage downstreaming, generate added value, increase investment, create fields. work, as well as opening up business opportunities in Indonesia. Sanny gave an example, citing data from the April 2024 Investment Activity Report (LKPM) from the Ministry of Investment, which noted that West Java Province was still ranked first in terms of investment realization of IDR 64.7 trillion. "West Java is home to more than 30 industrial areas and realizes many manufacturing industries in the automotive, electronics, data center and other sectors," he explained. Another example is the Riau Islands (Batam, Bintan and Karimun) which is a region with 18 industrial areas, where currently the development of the area there is leading not only to manufacturing in general but also to green industrial businesses with high technology and better energy utilization. . Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the economy of the Riau Islands grew 4.90 percent in the second quarter - 2024 (year-on-year). Meanwhile, in terms of the business sector, growth in the third quarter - 2024 was driven by the processing industry category which had a growth share of 5.16 percent. However, Sanny believes that there are still many challenges that must be faced, ranging from trade wars, technological changes, to the need to continue to improve the quality of human resources. Based on HKI data, currently there are 117 industrial areas in Indonesia spread across 24 provinces. According to Sanny, industrial areas are government agents in bringing in investment. Sanny believes that Indonesia still has to improve, especially in terms of simplifying business licensing. Even though he is currently using a Risk Based Approached (RBA) OSS system, he sees that there are still many obstacles to licensing completion that occur in the field. "For example, basic things related to the Detailed Spatial Planning Plan (RDTR) must be connected to the system, which is currently still being worked on because in many regions the process of changing regional regulations is in progress," said Sanny. Another challenge is related to guaranteeing legal certainty which also requires synchronization and harmonization between the central and regional governments. Furthermore, regarding the development of basic infrastructure, there is still much that is inadequate with policies that are not pro-investment. "For example, the availability of raw water sources for industrial activities. Currently, in the West Java area it is very limited even though there are a lot of industries there and need raw water sources," said Sanny. Another challenge is the availability and price of industrial gas which is still an issue. Sanny believes that the Certain Natural Gas Price (HGBT) policy needs to be expanded to the industrial sector, which is currently only being enjoyed by 7 industrial sectors. "Furthermore, for holders of Natural Gas Supply Business Entities (BUPTL), industrial gas prices need to be made competitive," he explained. What is not even important is related to security disturbances that are still occurring. "For example, the existence of economic waste owned by a certain company has become a trigger for demonstrations in industrial areas. Issues from the aspect of security and order can have a significant impact on the investment climate," stressed Sanny. Apart from that, he continued, policies are needed that encourage a more attractive investment climate and the development of competent human resources. According to Sanny, investors will invest if a country or region has attractiveness both from a fiscal and non-fiscal perspective, so breakthroughs need to be made through various attractive incentives. "The formulation of this matter can involve business actors in its preparation so that it is more targeted," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Oct, 07 2024

The realization of investment value in Bandung City in 2024 exceeds the target

Kota Bandung (ANTARA) - The Department of Investment, One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) of Bandung City, West Java, noted that the realization of investment entering the Flower City in 2024 reached IDR 8.5 trillion, exceeding the target set at IDR 7.3 trillion. "As of October, the amount of investment realization entering Bandung City has exceeded 117.42 percent of the annual target that has been set," said Head of Bandung City DPMPTSP Ronny Ahmad Nurudin, in Bandung, Saturday. He revealed that until the end of the third quarter of this year, the realization of domestic investment (PMDN) actually dominated investment in Bandung City by contributing IDR 6.3 trillion, while for the foreign investment (PMA) category it reached IDR 2.2 trillion. "Most of the foreign investors' business activities are already operational, so the additional investment is not very significant," he said again. Ronny said there are several factors that make foreign and domestic investors interested in investing in Bandung City, one of which is the ease of service provided by DPMPTSP for potential investors. "We also provide OSS assistance services, Sakedap services (Licensing Facility Facilities) in sub-districts and market industry centers for micro business actors," said Ronny. Acting Regional Secretary for the City of Bandung Dharmawan said that this achievement shows an increase in the confidence of investors to invest their capital in the City of Bandung. "We ensure that investment policies can be implemented properly in accordance with applicable regulations," he said. Dharmawan said that the Bandung City Government continues to be committed to providing various conveniences for investors to maintain a positive and sustainable investment climate, so that it can boost the regional economy. "In terms of investment, the City of Bandung has Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 4 of 2022 concerning the Implementation of Capital Investment. "This regional regulation is a guide in the implementation and technical aspects of investment," said Dharmawan. (SOURCE)

Nov, 05 2024

CAEXPO 2024, Indonesia Successfully Recorded Transactions of IDR479 Billion

Jakarta, Sawit Indonesia – Indonesia again participated in the 21st China – ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) which was held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC), Nanning, China on 24 – 28 September 2024. At this annual exhibition, Indonesia managed to record potential transaction of IDR 479 billion. The products that are most in demand include palm oil, coconut, cloves, coffee, tropical fruit, handicrafts, instant noodles and processed foods. “We are proud of the transaction results that have been achieved. These results are clear evidence of the great potential that Indonesian products have. "We hope that the results of this exhibition can encourage increased exports and strengthen the competitiveness of local products in international markets, especially China," said the Director General of National Export Development at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Mardyana Listyowati. At this CAEXPO, Indonesia presented three pavilions, namely the Commodity Pavilion, the National Pavilion and the ASEAN High Tech Pavilion. The Commodity Pavilion featured 51 participants who participated, either independently or facilitated by the central, regional government or State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). Meanwhile, the National Pavilion is managed by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) to promote the potential of palm oil and its derivatives. Meanwhile, the ASEAN High Tech Pavilion specifically displays electric car products produced by Wuling Indonesia. This pavilion aims to depict Indonesia as a country that is friendly to foreign investment and capable of contributing to the global supply chain. At this year's CAEXPO, Indonesia succeeded in winning seven prestigious awards. These awards are Best Trade and Economic Outcomes, Best National Pavilion, Best Promotion on Investment Cooperation, Best Industry Organizer, CAEXPO Silver Award for the company PT Surabaya Indah Permai, CAEXPO Excellent Design Award for the company CV Pitoyo Indo Furniture, and CAEXPO Popularity Award for the company PT Rahayu Alam Arto (Negrikoe Coffee). "The CAEXPO 2024 exhibition not only opens up new cooperation opportunities, but also provides an opportunity for Indonesian business actors to interact with the huge Chinese market. "With these encouraging results, Indonesia is increasingly optimistic about strengthening its position in the international market, especially in China and ASEAN," added Mardyana. Director of Primary Product Export Development at the Ministry of Trade RIMiftah Farid added, apart from CAEXPO 2024, Indonesia is present in various forums to strengthen trade and investment relations. Some of them are the China's Green Value Chain Dialogue and the China – Indonesia Trade and Investment Conference at the Grand Metro Park Hotel, Nanning, China. These two forums are part of a series of activities for the China – ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) 2024 and Indonesia – China Investment Forum. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Indonesia also held a bilateral meeting with representatives of Guangxi Province and attended the RCEP High Level Dialogue forum. These two events were held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Nanning, China. "Participation in CAEXPO 2024, which is combined with meetings at various international forums, is a strategic and effective forum for promoting products and investment in Indonesia," added Miftah. (SOURCE)

Oct, 07 2024

Head of the West Java-Bandung Raya region testing buses to finalize BRT plans

Bandung (ANTARA) - The Regional Head of West Java Province and the district/city of Greater Bandung conducted a trial of the Bandung Square-Kota Baru Parahyangan city bus, this Monday, in order to finalize plans to develop the Greater Bandung Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) transportation system. The trial using this bus transportation tool was to assess several aspects before the BRT Bandung Raya operational, such as regarding comfort and travel time during the trip. "We, together with the regional heads in the Bandung basin or the Greater Bandung metropolitan area, tried the BRT directly and the buses were comfortable, but the travel time was not congested for an hour, I think it's quite good, just need to be strengthened. Maybe special lanes are also needed in several corridors," said the Acting West Java Governor Bey Triadi Machmudin in West Bandung, Monday. Bey said that from the planned 21 corridors when they operate later, currently there are only five corridors that are quite good, such as Dipatiukur-Jatinangor, Baleendah-BEC, Alun-alun-Padalarang, Leuwipanjang-Dago, and Leuwipanjang-Soreang. "For the initial three corridors, 56 percent were on time, so we are optimistic that this will be a useful mode of transportation, especially for residents of Greater Bandung," he said. Regarding travel time in relation to existing traffic and road width, Bey said that the BRT stops at each stop for a maximum of two minutes, and the headways are between adjacent bus units to avoid pile-ups, either on buses or at stops. In the future, said Bey, infrastructure for the Greater Bandung BRT will begin to be built in early 2025, including an operations command center for managing bus units, CCTV equipment in buses for security. "Also, an integrated payment system will be created with one payment for the entire corridor with crossing points created. The budget for infrastructure will be from the World Bank. So of course it is hoped that the people of Greater Bandung will switch to bus transportation," he said. The Greater Bandung BRT will begin construction in early 2025, then continue with phase II in 2026 and be fully operational in 2027, the corridor of which will cover the areas of West Bandung Regency, Cimahi City, Bandung City, Bandung Regency and Sumedang Regency. (SOURCE)

Nov, 05 2024

Coordinating Minister Airlangga: Investment must increase by 10 percent so that the economy grows by 8 percent

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (Menko Ekonomi) Airlangga Hartarto stated that domestic investment must be able to grow 10 percent so that economic growth can reach 8 percent according to the target of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. According to him, apart from investment, the government also needs to encourage exports in the downstream sector, service sector and new economic development to achieve this target. He conveyed this at the National Coordination Meeting of the Central Government and Regional Government at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC), Bogor Regency, West Java, Thursday (7/11/2024). "What we have to encourage is that we must maintain the consumption sector, investment must grow by around 10 percent, and exports grow 9 percent, and the sector remains downstream, the service sector, tourism, construction and housing, the digital economy, the development of a new economy, namely semiconductors , and energy transition," said Airlangga. Airlangga said that Indonesia could become the highest green energy producer in the world. This has been proven by the development of 10 gigawatts of hydro energy in North Kalimantan. "Then, the areas we are building there could also become new growth centers, where they could become centers of industry, green hydrogen, ammonia, even for other downstream industries," said Airlangga. According to Airlangga, Indonesia can achieve economic growth of 8 percent. Because this happened during President Soeharto's leadership. At that time, the Indonesian economy grew 8.2 percent, driven by the manufacturing, industrial, textile, automotive, construction and investment sectors which grew at a high rate of 14.6 percent. Apart from that, growth in household consumption and exports in the Crude Palm Oil (CPO), textiles and oil and gas (oil and gas) sectors. "So, if the President asked us to grow by 8 percent, this is possible, because we have achieved that," he explained. (SOURCE)

Nov, 12 2024

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