News - Hundreds of West Java's Leading MSME Booths Enliven KKJ-PKJB 2024 in Bandung City

Hundreds of West Java's Leading MSME Booths Enliven KKJ-PKJB 2024 in Bandung City

Jul, 03 2024

There are 130 booths of West Java's leading MSMEs which present various creative product creations, fashion, culinary and other premium creative industries, helping to enliven the West Java Creative Works and West Java Creativity Week (KKJ-PKJB) 2024 which will take place at the Atrium of Trans Studio Mall Bandung, from June 28-30, 2024.

This event is one of the efforts to raise the class of MSMEs in West Java which was held by Bank Indonesia together with the West Java Provincial Government and the West Java Dekranasda.

KKJ-PKJB 2024, which is the Road to Indonesian Creative Work (KKI) event, takes the theme 'Synergy to Strengthen the Green Economy, Digital and Inclusive Finance and Investment Climate for Economic Independence', attended by the Indonesian Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas), Deputy Governor Bank Indonesia, Aida S. Budiman, and Acting. Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, and Regional Secretary Jabat Herman Suryatman.

In his remarks, the Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, said that the 2024 KKJ-PKJB was a form of commitment by the Ministry of Trade together with the Regional Government and related stakeholders including Bank Indonesia in encouraging the marketing of West Java MSME products.

This is also in line with MSMEs which are considered critical engines for the economy through large employment and contribution to economic growth.

"Apart from that, MSMEs also have the potential to become a motor for increasing Indonesia's export performance in line with the existence of various commodities that have the potential to be widely marketed to major export destination countries," said Zulhas at TSM Bandung, Friday (28/6/2024).

According to him, one of the concrete steps taken by the Ministry of Trade to encourage exports of West Java MSMEs is through the Export Coaching Program (ECP). ECP is a synergy program of the Ministry of Trade through the Human Resources Training Center for Export and Trade Services (PPEJP) of the Ministry of Trade with Bank Indonesia West Java through an intensive export assistance program for 8 months.

"This ECP aims to increase MSMEs' understanding of export procedures, permits and requirements, so that export business matching can be carried out with potential overseas buyers. This program has succeeded in realizing several MSME export deliveries independently in 2024, including exports of processed food products, Banana chips and "King Spicy to Japan is worth 270 million rupiah, and Wanoja coffee exports to Saudi Arabia are worth 1.4 billion rupiah," explained Zulhas.

Meanwhile, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Aida S. Budiman, in her speech said that MSMEs also play an important role in controlling regional inflation. In the 4K framework for controlling regional inflation, supply availability is one of the important pillars that can be supported by MSMEs or Food Cluster players.

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The DPMPTSP recorded that investment in Cirebon City reached IDR 1.85 trillion in 2025

Cirebon (ANTARA) - The Cirebon City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), West Java, recorded that investment realization in the region reached IDR 1.85 trillion in 2025, exceeding the established target. Acting Head of the Cirebon City DPMPTSP, Icip Suryadi, stated in Cirebon on Tuesday that this achievement represents investment growth of 88.52 percent compared to the previous year. He stated that this investment realization is equivalent to a target achievement ratio of 189.2 percent, out of the 2025 investment realization target of IDR 980 billion. "With this achievement, Cirebon City is one of the regions with the best investment growth percentages in West Java," he said. He explained that this achievement is the result of the active contribution of business actors and investors, who carry out their business activities and submit Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) in an orderly and timely manner. According to him, the LKPM report is an important instrument for capturing real and measurable investment activity in Cirebon City. "This is an achievement in the development of investment realization in Cirebon City," he said. He said this increase in investment realization reflects the level of investor confidence in the business climate and ease of licensing in Cirebon City. Furthermore, he continued, the role of integrated and transparent licensing services has contributed to increased investment interest in various business sectors. He stated that the DPMPTSP assesses that the policies and programs implemented by the local government are beginning to have a tangible impact on local economic growth. He is optimistic that these investment achievements can be a crucial asset in driving regional development and creating jobs for the community. Furthermore, Icip stated that the increase in investment is also expected to strengthen the regional economic structure in a sustainable manner. The Cirebon City Government, he said, will continue to strive to maintain a conducive investment climate by improving the quality of public services and ensuring regulatory certainty. "With this achievement, we hope that Cirebon City can continue to progress and develop in the future, and we can determine the policy direction for a better Cirebon City," said Icip. [SOURCE]

Feb, 05 2026

West Java Provincial Government Targets 25 Percent Investment Increase by 2025

BANDUNG, iNewsBandungRaya.id - The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) is targeting that investment realization in 2025 can increase by 25 percent from the previous year. This was conveyed by the Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin at the BEJA (Bewara Jawa Barat) Vol. 15 event, in the East Hall of Gedung Sate, Bandung City, Tuesday (11/2/2025). "This year the exact value is not yet, but it should be even higher. If yesterday it was around 17-19 percent, it should be 25 percent," said Bey. Bey hopes that the investment value in West Java will remain the highest in Indonesia in 2025. In addition, this investment is also expected to be felt directly by many people. "In 2025, apart from hopefully remaining the highest, it is also about how this investment impacts the community," he added. Bey views, with high investment value, it can reduce the open unemployment rate in West Java which is also still relatively high. According to him, the pattern that can be done is how to encourage the absorption of labor. One of them is by synchronizing graduates with industry needs. "With this high investment, of course, the first problem of SMK is that the link and match must be maintained. So all workers should be able to come from West Java, which will also reduce the link and match," he said. "For example, this investment also requires a supply chain company or link. The supply chain should also be from West Java so that it can build MSMEs in the surrounding area so that the costs are not too high," he added. Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP), Nining Yuliastiani admitted that although the investment value in West Java is the highest, the unemployment rate is still quite high. According to her, this is due to several factors, one of which is that not all investments absorb a large number of workers. "High investment is certainly accompanied by the need for workers. However, the workers needed must have qualifications according to the needs of the industry," said Nining. "Many industries entering West Java are high-tech and capital-intensive industries. Therefore, we must prepare a workforce that suits these needs," he continued. The second factor that is also very important is the character of the workforce. According to him, this character includes discipline, work ethic, and mental readiness to work in the industry. "The industrial world has different demands compared to other sectors. Therefore, we must prepare a workforce that not only has technical skills, but also has a character that suits the needs of the industry," he explained. With the high investment coming in, Nining said, her party needs to ensure that the available workforce is in accordance with industry demand. "We must adjust the education curriculum, especially in vocational schools and job training institutions, to be in line with the needs of the industrial world. With the link and match between education and industry, our workforce will be more easily absorbed," she said. (SOURCE)

Mar, 19 2025

Bappeda selects potential investors for the second phase of TPPAS Lulut Nambo construction

Bandung (ANTARA) - The West Java Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) is still selecting potential investors to start construction of phase two of the Lulut Nambo Regional Waste Disposal and Final Processing Site (TPPAS), Bogor Regency, while waiting for phase one to operate. "In this second phase, West Java Clean Lestari (JBL) is currently selecting investment partners, so that if we get an investment partner, we will then enter (start construction) in phase two," said Head of West Java Bappeda Iendra Sofyan at Gedung Sate Bandung, Tuesday. Regarding the funds needed for the construction of the second phase of the Lulut Nambo Regional TPPAS, Iendra admitted that he could not provide information even though an assessment had been carried out that the funds needed were around IDR 400 billion. "Previously, it might have been that (the value), only now with inflation figures everything has started to change," he said. For phase one itself, Iendra said that currently the equipment has been installed and trials are being carried out with a capacity of 50 tons per day. The experiment is carried out two days a week and each week will increase to three days, five days, until one full week to be fully operational. "If he can carry out the process for one week, it will be declared that the tool will work well. The target is that in the next three weeks the trial will be completed, after that it will operate according to management targets," he said. For phase one, Iendra said the target is to be able to manage waste with a capacity of 100 tons per day, while if all these facilities are completed, it is projected to be able to manage as much as 2,300 tons of waste per day from Bogor City, Bogor Regency, Depok City and South Tangerang City. "For the time being (phase one) we are prioritizing Depok, where the TPA is starting to run out," he said. The Lulut Nambo Regional TPPAS, added Iendra, will use advanced technology which will divide and sort waste into three parts, namely compost, biomass and material waste in the form of RDF (refuse derifed fuel). This RDF waste will be taken by PT Indocement as the offtaker. "So the system is different from Sarimukti, for example, which is landfilled. But it is separated into several parts, some for making fertilizer, up to those that will be purchased by Indocement," he said. The West Java Provincial Government is targeting phase one of the Lulut Nambo Regional Waste Disposal and Final Processing Site (TPPAS) in Klapanunggal District, Bogor Regency, to be operational in March 2024. When completely completed, this TPPAS will have an area of 55 hectares and will be able to accommodate 1,800-2,300 tons of waste per day. (SOURCE)

Feb, 23 2024

IHSG Drops, West Java Chamber of Commerce Remains Optimistic Investment Climate Will Continue to Improve

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG - The West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) remains optimistic that investment value in West Java will continue to increase, even though the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) has experienced a decline. This belief is based on the continued entry of investors into various sectors in West Java, including the construction of a new factory in Purwakarta. This was conveyed by the Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Almer Faiq Rusyidi, at a breaking-of-the-fast event in Bandung City. According to him, fluctuating capital market conditions do not necessarily hinder investment interest, especially in the manufacturing, infrastructure, and creative industry sectors that continue to grow rapidly in this region. "Investors still see West Java as a potential area. One proof is the construction of a new factory in Purwakarta, which shows the business world's confidence in the investment climate here," said Almer. He also emphasized that factors such as continuously improving infrastructure, pro-investment local government policies, and competitive human resources are the main attractions for investors. In addition, digitalization in the economic sector also increases efficiency and ease in investing in West Java. In the future, KADIN Jabar is committed to continuing to collaborate with the government and business actors to create a conducive investment ecosystem. "We will continue to support policies that accelerate investment, so that West Java remains a prime destination for investors, both domestic and foreign," he added. With this positive trend, it is hoped that West Java can continue to be the driving force of national economic growth, while also providing a broader impact on people's welfare. [SOURCE]

Apr, 09 2025

Bekasi Emerges as a Digital Industry Hub as PLN Powers World-Class Data Center Infrastructure.

Amid the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital data storage, one critical requirement often goes unnoticed: a stable and reliable electricity supply. Addressing this challenge, PT PLN (Persero), through its Central Java Development Main Unit (UIP JBT), achieved a significant milestone by successfully energizing the 150 kV Sukamahi Substation (GI Sukamahi) connected to the KTT 5 Digital Edge 1 customer on June 15, 2026. This accomplishment goes beyond the commissioning of a power infrastructure project. Through this energization, PLN is laying a crucial foundation for the growth of Indonesia’s data center industry, which serves as the backbone of the nation’s digital transformation. The rapid expansion of the digital economy has significantly increased demand for data centers in recent years. Digital banking services, e-commerce platforms, social media networks, artificial intelligence applications, and electronic government systems all rely on large-capacity data centers that require uninterrupted operations. In this context, the 150 kV Sukamahi Substation, with a capacity of 350 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA), plays a vital role in ensuring a reliable energy supply for Digital Edge, one of Indonesia’s growing world-class data center ecosystems. The facility has been specifically designed to meet the electricity needs of the digital sector, which requires continuous, 24-hour power availability. Kishartanto Purnomo Putro, General Manager of PLN UIP JBT, emphasized that the successful energization demonstrates PLN’s readiness to support the increasingly competitive growth of Indonesia’s digital industry. According to him, electricity has become a fundamental pillar for the operation of data centers and modern digital services in today’s era of digital transformation. “Reliable electricity supply is the primary foundation for data center operations, which serve as a key driver of the digital economy. PLN will continue to develop high-quality power infrastructure to strengthen Indonesia’s competitiveness on the global stage,” he stated.The presence of the Sukamahi Substation is also expected to enhance the attractiveness of digital investments in West Java, particularly in Bekasi, which has emerged as one of Indonesia’s largest industrial and technology corridors. The arrival of data center investments extends benefits beyond the technology sector. The development of digital ecosystems surrounding data center facilities has the potential to generate new economic opportunities across various industries, including information technology services, logistics, construction, security services, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These economic activities are expected to create employment opportunities, strengthen digital industry supply chains, and contribute to regional economic growth. As a result, power infrastructure projects such as the Sukamahi Substation are considered strategically important far beyond the energy sector alone. Haryo Wisnuaji, Manager of PLN’s Central Java Project Implementation Unit 3 (UPP JBT 3), noted that electricity is no longer viewed merely as a basic necessity but as a key enabler of modern economic transformation. He explained that the successful completion of the project was the result of strong collaboration among PLN, local governments, business partners, and surrounding communities. “The energization of the 150 kV Sukamahi Substation reflects PLN’s commitment to providing reliable energy for world-class data centers and accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy,” he said. Competition among Southeast Asian countries is no longer limited to the manufacturing sector. It increasingly centers on attracting investments in data centers and digital services. Countries capable of providing reliable energy infrastructure, robust connectivity, and a competitive investment climate are more likely to become preferred destinations for global technology companies. As demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and digital storage services continues to rise, the availability of stable power infrastructure has become a critical factor influencing investment decisions. Therefore, PLN’s success in delivering reliable electricity to the Digital Edge data center in Bekasi represents a strategic step toward strengthening Indonesia’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital economy hubs. The successful energization of the 150 kV Sukamahi Substation highlights PLN’s evolving role beyond supplying electricity to households and conventional industries. More importantly, the company is increasingly serving as a catalyst for a future economy driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability. In an era where data has become a valuable commodity and artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, reliable electricity serves as the essential “fuel” that determines a nation’s competitiveness. Through infrastructure projects such as the Sukamahi Substation, Indonesia is becoming increasingly prepared to attract global digital investments and accelerate its transition toward a stronger, technology-based, and sustainable economy. [SOURCE]

Jun, 18 2026

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