News - Head of Sukabumi City DPUTR Emphasizes the Importance of Balancing Investment and Green Open Space

Head of Sukabumi City DPUTR Emphasizes the Importance of Balancing Investment and Green Open Space

Oct, 08 2024

PR GARUT - Head of the Sukabumi City Public Works and Spatial Planning Service (DPUTR), Sony Hermanto, stated that there are two important aspects that are interrelated, namely the provision of Green Open Space (RTH) and agricultural areas.

However, with the completion of the Bocimi toll road construction in the future, it is estimated that the investment climate in Sukabumi City will further improve along with the increasing number of investors interested in investing in the area. Sony explained that the Detailed Spatial Planning (RDTR) activity aims to accommodate various interests, including maintaining a balance between improving the investment climate and other aspects that are important for society.

"Currently, we are accommodating the aspirations of all stakeholders, including elements of the community and students, so that they can be accommodated in the preparation of the second phase of the RDTR," said Sony. He added that the expected investment in Sukabumi City is more likely to be in the service and trade sectors, such as the construction of hotels or other facilities that support the service industry.

"The city of Sukabumi is very dependent on the service and trade sectors, so we have to support the development of investment in this sector. However, if it is hit by regulations that hinder it, of course this will be a challenge in itself," he explained. Sony hopes that the efforts made through RDTR and support for the investment climate can accelerate economic growth in Sukabumi City, as well as have a positive impact on the city's future development.

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Successfully Recording Sustainable Investment Realization, West Java BI and West Java Provincial Government Further Strengthen Synergy for a Strong Economy in 2025

BANDUNG WETAN, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- Synergy and collaboration between Bank Indonesia and the West Java Provincial Government have succeeded in bringing the West Java economy to grow strongly in 2024. The BPS release stated that the West Java economy in 2024 grew by 4.95% (year-on-year) compared to other provinces on the island of Java. The growth achievement of West Java Province is the second highest after DI Yogyakarta. The growth mainly comes from increased community mobility during the Nataru holidays and high investment. In 2024, West Java's investment performance again recorded extraordinary achievements, with a total investment reaching IDR 251.1 trillion, while making West Java the province with the highest investment value in Indonesia and equivalent to 14.7 percent of national investment realization. Head of the West Java Bank Indonesia Representative Office, Muhamad Nur, expressed his appreciation for the achievement of West Java's investment performance in 2024. He emphasized Bank Indonesia's commitment to overseeing investment and economic growth in 2025 amidst the challenges faced. In addition, Nur said, Bank Indonesia will continue to synergize with the West Java Provincial Government in realizing the achievement of Asta Cita, including through investment development that will support the achievement of the 3rd Asta Cita, increasing quality employment, encouraging entrepreneurship, developing the creative industry, and continuing infrastructure development. "This synergy is expected to continue to drive economic growth in West Java, make West Java more competitive and attractive to investors, and create a positive impact on the regional economy," said Nur at the Bewara Jawa Barat (BEJA) Talkshow on Tuesday (11/2/2025). On the same occasion, the Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, also expressed his appreciation for the achievement of West Java's investment realization in 2024. Bey hopes that the realization of this investment will have a real impact on improving people's welfare. "The strong commitment of the West Java Provincial Government in creating a good investment climate is also proven by the achievement of the Investment Service Award (ALI)," said Bey. This cannot be separated from the synergy with Bank Indonesia which is realized through various activity programs such as the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS). In the talk show session, the Head of the West Java DPMPTSP, Nining Yuliastiani said that the processing industry and information and communication sectors are still the main sectors that attract investors throughout 2024. Nining added that various strategic steps have been prepared to make it easier for investors to invest in West Java, including through the OSS application and one-stop integrated service center. "The synergy of new work programs such as the West Java Investment Hub and the Investment Localpreneur Partnership are also ready to encourage increased investment in West Java 2025," said Nining. Meanwhile, Deputy Head of Bank Indonesia West Java Representative Office, Muslimin Anwar, added that economic growth in 2025 is predicted to be in the range of 4.7-5.5% (yoy) driven by increased consumption activity, improved exports and a more conducive investment climate. Meanwhile, Muslimin continued, the investment prospect in 2025 is predicted to grow strongly in the range of 7%-7.8% (yoy), supported by the downward trend in interest rates from world Central Banks to the commitment of the 5th Asta Cita to encourage downstreaming and industrialization which can be a positive stimulus for the West Java processing industry sector. "However, it is still necessary to be vigilant against the potential for widening divergence in world economic growth and the pressure of weakening various world currencies," said Muslimin. Muslimin also explained that Bank Indonesia's pro-stability and pro-growth policy mix will continue to support stability by continuing to monitor growth space. "Bank Indonesia has also strengthened the macroprudential liquidity policy (KLM) regulations which can ultimately contribute to job creation and improving public welfare," said Muslimin. Therefore, Muslimin emphasized, Bank Indonesia continues to be committed to facilitating and supporting the flow of investment in order to make the priority program of the Special West Java Government 2025 a success, through various policy channels, to the integration of the Investor Relations Unit (IRU) - Regional Investor Relations Unit (RIRU) - Global Investor Relations Unit (GIRU) which can support the effectiveness of trade and investment promotion activities. "The synergy and collaboration of Bank Indonesia Jabar's program activities with the West Java Provincial Government such as the West Java Investment Challenges and the West Java Investment Roadshow will continue to be implemented to promote West Java investment projects," he said. (SOURCE)

Mar, 19 2025

Investment in West Java Must Have an Impact on Community Welfare

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG -- West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman encourages investment in West Java to have a direct impact on the welfare of residents. West Java Province has become a favorite destination for both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Investment (DDI) companies, consistently ranking first nationally because West Java's investment realization consistently exceeds the targets set by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Herman also hopes that investment absorption in West Java can improve human development indicators in the province. For example, unemployment rates, social inequality (Gini ratio), and poverty alleviation. “This morning, we are consolidating ourselves so that the performance of the West Java Provincial Investment and Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), which is already excellent, can be even better. One thing we will create is how investment can have an impact on improving the welfare of the community,” he said on Tuesday (11/6/2024). Basically, Herman acknowledged that West Java's licensing and investment services are among the best in the country. Therefore, he reiterated that this should have a direct impact on community welfare. “We can reduce unemployment, the Gini index, and poverty through licensing and investment tools,” said Herman. Another thing Herman aims to achieve is to facilitate business permits for West Java residents with micro or super-micro businesses. "Stay tuned for the date. We will help, of course together with the regencies and cities,“ he said. Head of the West Java DPMPTSP Nining Yuliastiani stated that her office is ready to respond to this challenge. She is also committed to realizing the community welfare that Herman is targeting through inclusive and sustainable investment. ”We will realize community welfare through inclusive and sustainable investment," said Nining. [Source]

Oct, 30 2025

3rd year champion, this is what makes West Java 'King' of Investment in RI

West Java Province again achieved the highest investment realization in 2022, worth Rp 174 trillion. This achievement places West Java at the top in Indonesia as the province with the highest investment realization for three consecutive years from 2020-2022. “Investment realization in West Java (2022) is still the highest (nationally) at around Rp 174 trillion,” said West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil as quoted from a press release, Monday (30/1/2023). Based on data from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), in 2020, the value of investment to West Java reached Rp 120 trillion or 14.6% of the total national investment realization of Rp 826.2 trillion. Investment to West Java was again the highest in 2021 and increased 15.6% from the previous year, which amounted to IDR 136 trillion. This value also exceeds the target set by BKPM, which is IDR 127 trillion. Kang Emil, Ridwan Kamil's nickname, revealed that West Java being the investment champion for three consecutive years was an anomaly. The reason is, during the span of 2020-2022 the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the Indonesian economy. “Another anomaly is that the high labor wages in West Java did not discourage companies, both Foreign Investment (PMA) and Domestic Investment (PMDN) to invest in West Java,” he said. Kang Emil also revealed the reason West Java has always been the favorite of investors. First, infrastructure in West Java is the most adequate compared to other regions in Indonesia. “Even nine toll roads are now being built in various regions, including the Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train which is planned for June 2023 to start operating and become the first fast train project in Southeast Asia,” he continued. In addition, there is the Patimban Port which is included in the Tambourine Metropolitan area in northern West Java. According to him, if the construction is 100% complete, Patimban will become the largest port in Indonesia. The second reason, West Java Human Resources (HR) is considered the most productive investor in Indonesia. According to him, entrepreneurs claim to have nothing to lose by paying expensive wages because it is proportional to the productivity produced. The next factor that is a consideration for investment in West Java is the ease of licensing. Especially when the area is included in the Special Economic Zone (KEK). He also has a special way of attracting investors. He emphasized his staff not to “keep the shop”, but to “pick up the ball” or offer directly to potential investors about the advantages of investing in West Java. He also said, with the highest investment realization value, West Java contributed greatly to national economic growth. Where in the fourth quarter of 2022, the West Java economy grew at 5.7%. This investment realization is also directly proportional to the absorption of labor. “As of today, open unemployment has fallen. Because where there is investment, there is growth and reduction in unemployment,” he said. In fact, he emphasized, the most poverty reduction in Indonesia in 2022 was West Java. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) released five provinces with the most decline in the poor. The first rank is West Java (17.36 thousand), DKI Jakarta (7.11 thousand), Lampung (6.82 thousand), North Sumatra (6.1 thousand), Bengkulu (4.3 thousand). In addition, West Java is also not included in the provinces with the highest number of poor people released by BPS as of September 2022. “This shows that the West Java economy today is almost equivalent to that before Covid-19. There is even an anomaly that we thought investment would decrease, but instead it increased rapidly. In 2023 we will enter the normalization stage,” he concluded. SOURCE

Jul, 29 2024

Minister Bahlil Showcases Indonesia's Investment Realization

Minister of Investment or Head of the Investment Coordinating BoardInvestment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia proudlyrevealed that during the second quarter period. In the latest data, foreign investment (FDI) in Indonesia managed to score Rp 428.4 trillion. In his statement, a mentioned that the figure rose 6.3 Percent from the previous quarter and up 16.6 Percent from the second quarter of 2023. Bahlil added that Indonesia's success in bringing in mask investors into the country is something to be proud of considering that currently there are 95 countries that have applied for loan assistance to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to uncertain global economic conditions. “We all know that currently the global economy isis still in a concerning condition.In fact, there are already a total of 95 countries that have become patients of the IMF,” Bahlil said in a press conference held at the Ministry of Finance in a press conference held at the Ministry ofInvestment on Monday, July 29, 2024. Referring to data from the Ministry of Investment, it was also mentioned that there were five countries with the largest investment in Indonesia during the first period of 2024. Among these countries, Singapore managed to occupy the first position and was followed by China in the second position. According to Bahlil's statement, Singapore has invested inIndonesia amounting to 8.9 billion US dollars until the first semester period of 2024.2024. Then. China also followed by investing3.9 billion US dollars. The five largest investment recipient regions are West Javawith a nominal value of Rp 63.7 Trillion, DI Jakarta with Rp 62 Trillion,East Java Rp 35.6 Trillion, and Banten Rp 33 Trillion, and Central Sulawesi Rp 32.8 Trillion. Central Sulawesi Rp 32.8 trillion.“This shows that industrialization is running massively. Behinduncertainty of the global economy, we are grateful that the global public still trust our country to be one of the investment destinations,” Bahlil explained. “This shows that industrialization is running massively. Despite the global economic uncertainty, we are grateful that the global public still trusts our country to be one of the investment destinations,” Bahlil explained. SOURCE

Jul, 31 2024

Ministry of Agriculture Prepares Millions of Seedlings to Support West Java's Plantation Downstream Development

The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is preparing millions of high-quality seedlings in 2026 to accelerate plantation development and strengthen downstream agro-industries across West Java. Director of Plantation Seed Development at the Ministry of Agriculture, Ebi Rulianti, said the ministry has allocated 6.4 million coffee seedlings to support the development of 6,400 hectares of smallholder coffee plantations. In addition, 1.7 million cocoa seedlings have been prepared to revitalize 1,700 hectares of smallholder cocoa plantations. For the coconut sector, the ministry has prepared 352,000 seedlings to support the development of 3,200 hectares of plantations. Meanwhile, sugarcane planting materials have been allocated for 400 hectares as part of the ratoon replacement and crop rejuvenation program, covering a total plantation area of 1,600 hectares. Overall, the program is expected to support the rehabilitation and expansion of approximately 12,900 hectares of smallholder plantations across West Java, accelerating plantation development while strengthening the province's downstream processing industry. "Through this program, we aim to encourage the development of plantation and agro-processing clusters that will optimize land utilization, create employment opportunities, and stimulate economic activity throughout West Java Province," Ebi said. Meanwhile, Dedi Heryadi, Secretary of the Plantation Nursery Association, stated that the plantation downstream development program has encouraged the establishment of large-scale nursery centers in several regions, including Bandung Regency, Pangandaran, Tasikmalaya, Cianjur, Sukabumi, Indramayu, and several other regencies. According to Dedi, these nursery activities are expected to generate employment for approximately 1,500 permanent and temporary workers. The program has also stimulated a wide range of supporting businesses, including logistics services, agricultural input suppliers, agricultural machinery rental services, and various other economic activities. "The program also introduces a number of superior crop varieties to the people of West Java. These include Komasti, Gayo, and Sigararutang coffee; MCC 02 and ICCRI 08H cocoa; Entok Dwarf Coconut, Kopyor Coconut, and Superior Tall Coconut; as well as the Panjalu sugarcane variety," Dedi explained. Environmental advocate and indigenous community leader Tedi Subarkah also welcomed the initiative. He said that distributing coconut, coffee, and cocoa seedlings would not only generate economic benefits but also deliver significant environmental value by increasing forest vegetation through coffee and cocoa cultivation while strengthening coastal ecosystems through coconut planting. Regarding sugarcane, Tedi believes its expansion has the potential to stimulate economic activity in the North Coast (Pantura) region, promote community empowerment, and help reduce extreme poverty. "In addition to receiving free seedlings, farmers will also receive fertilizer assistance and labor support. This program will provide substantial benefits to local communities, as farming has long been an integral part of the Gemah Ripah Loh Jinawi cultural heritage," Tedi said. Tedi also expressed his appreciation to West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi for his commitment to environmental conservation, community empowerment, and the preservation of local traditions and culture. He encouraged the people of West Java to support the long-term success of the agricultural downstream development program through gratitude, the preservation of cultural values, and active public participation in overseeing its implementation. According to Tedi, support from the government—from the administration of President Prabowo Subianto to the West Java Provincial Government—should remain closely aligned with efforts to strengthen the people's economy, protect the environment, and improve public welfare in a sustainable manner. [SOURCE]

Jul, 17 2026

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