News - IDR 5 Trillion Investment Liquid, 2,051.76 km2 Regency in West Java Builds Smart Area, Big Companies Recruit Thousands of Human Resources

IDR 5 Trillion Investment Liquid, 2,051.76 km2 Regency in West Java Builds Smart Area, Big Companies Recruit Thousands of Human Resources

Mar, 17 2025

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM - Another strategic project built in West Java Province.

One of the largest regencies in West Java will build a magnificent industrial area mega project.

Later, this area will be connected to several priority accesses in West Java, starting from toll roads, international ports to the largest airports.

West Java is one of the provinces in Indonesia that is known to be very dynamic.

Both from infrastructure development to the availability of facilities and infrastructure that support community activities.

Not only that, this province with an area of 35,377.76 km2 with a population of 50,489,208 people is included in the list of the richest regions in Indonesia.

Based on BPS data in 2024, the Original Regional Income (PAD) of West Java Province in 2024 is estimated to reach IDR 25 trillion.

Meanwhile, the achievement of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB) of West Java in 2024 reached IDR 724.69 trillion.

This nominal is based on the prevailing prices in the fourth quarter of 2024.

West Java Province has an economic growth rate of 4.95% in 2024.

With the highest contributor to economic growth in the manufacturing sector of 1.51%.

One of the cities known as the largest industrial area in Indonesia and even in Southeast Asia is Cikarang.

After Cikarang, West Java will again have an industrial area of 2,717 hectares.

This industrial area will be built in Subang Regency, one of the largest areas in West Java which is 89 kilometers from Jakarta.

This regency, which has an area of 2,051.76 km2, will soon have an industrial area called Subang Smartpolitan.

Many people interpret Subang Smartpolitan as a smart area.

This is because the area with an investment of IDR 5 trillion utilizes sophisticated IoT-based technology.

It is called a smart and sustainable city because it has a myriad of sophisticated and attractive facilities from industrial areas, education, entertainment, to housing.

Subang Smartpolitan is planned to be the future of West Java because it is included in the Rebana Metropolitan corridor expansion area.

This area is a combination of several regencies and cities, including Subang Regency, Sumedang, Majalengka Regency, Indramayu Regency, Kuningan Regency, Cirebon Regency, and Cirebon City.

Subang Smartpolitan is connected to the national infrastructure of the Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road or the Trans Java Toll Road and the transportation route to West Java Kertajati International Airport and the 37.05-kilometer Patimban Toll Road which will be completed in 2024.

The industrial area managed by PT Suryacipta Swadaya (Suryacipta), a subsidiary of PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk (SSIA) is said to absorb a workforce of up to 4,000 human resources.

There are five manufacturing companies, the majority of which are from China, committed to joining Subang Smartpolitan to open their production.

The big companies are engaged in the automotive component industry sector, especially electric vehicles (EV).

As for Indonesia, several giant companies will also be established in Subang Smartpolitan.

PT BYD Motor Indonesia, PT Suryacipta Swadaya, Cititoy, and PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk are examples of companies that have opened production plants in Subang Smartpolitan.

Cititoy will later build a factory worth US 60 million in Subang Smartpolitan.

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Luhut Inaugurates Athletics Training Center in Pangalengan Bandung, Focuses on Creating World Class Athletes

JABAR EKSPRES – General Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PB PASI) who is also the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, inaugurated the new athletic training center in Banjarsari Village, Pangalengan District, Bandung Regency, Thursday (10 /10/2024). Present at the event were the Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Dito Ariotedjo, the Acting (Pj) Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin, and the West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Pol Akhmad Wiyagus as well as several related stakeholders. This facility was built on 10 hectares of land in collaboration with BUMN and various other parties, and is intended as a training facility for national athletes with the aim of producing world-class athletes. According to Luhut, the establishment of this athletic facility has been a dream of PB PASI for decades, because they often use the Madya Stadium as a training ground. “Yes, I think this is PB Pasi's dream for decades. So, we have been depending on training at the Madya Stadium. "Moreover, the air pollution is very bad there," he said when met. According to him, this development plan was carried out three years ago and was even approved by President Jokowi. "And the President agrees, President Jokowi. We will do this, we got 10 hectares of this land from BUMN too," he said. Luhut added that the construction of this training was carried out at an international standard, from stadiums to training grounds. “I think the standards are international standards. There are 90 people from national housing for rooms for athletes. The gym is also good, there is hot water, the kitchen is also very good. "There is also a place to wash clothes, use coins, the water is also good," he said. This training center is also planned as a competition venue which can function as a "training center" for national athletes. According to Luhut, quality training facilities and housing are the keys to developing athletes who are able to excel. “Good athletes are born from good training and facilities too. The hostel must have hot water, good food, a good place to rest. We must appreciate those who excel and give bonuses. "Don't let our athletes die of cold," stressed Luhut. Luhut also considers that Pangalengan is an ideal location for athletics because it has fresh air and a supportive atmosphere, different from big cities which are full of activity. He called West Java a repository for potential athletes and hoped that this training center would become the birthplace of world-class athletes. "West Java is a warehouse for athletes, there is no reason we cannot create world-class athletes," he said. Based on field observations, the training center facilities in Pangalengan are projected to be able to accommodate up to 100 athletes and are equipped with facilities and infrastructure for all athletics events such as an 8 track running track, 100 meter extra sprint track, long and triple jump, javelin throw. Apart from that, there are also steeplech tracks, discus throw, hammer throw, pole vault, shot put, high jump, hill run facilities and spectator stands. There are even several other supporting facilities also prepared, such as a gym, athlete changing rooms, classrooms, dormitory buildings and large vehicle parking. (SOURCE)

Oct, 10 2024

Chinese Garment Companies Flock to Build Factories in West Java

The textile and textile products (TPT) industry in West Java has faced significant pressure in recent years. Several factories have reportedly closed, while others have chosen to relocate production to Central Java to reduce operational costs. However, amid these conditions, industrial areas in West Java have started to receive new investors from China, particularly in the garment sector. This phenomenon shows a new dynamic in the national textile industry landscape. General Manager Sales & Tenant Relations Suryacipta Binawati Dewi said that Chinese garment companies have begun building factories in the industrial areas they manage. "From my presentation earlier, there are several garment factories from China that have come to us," said Dewi. The garment sector has even become one of the sectors with the highest number of companies entering the industrial area. "Maybe around 35% of the tenants from China that entered are engaged in the garment sector," she said. The entry of this new investment has attracted attention because it occurs at a time when the domestic textile industry is facing various challenges. In recent years, several textile factories in West Java have reportedly closed operations or moved their production to other regions, especially Central Java. The relocation is generally driven by production cost factors, including labor wages and operational efficiency. Central Java is considered to offer more competitive production costs for labor-intensive industries. Nevertheless, Dewi believes that West Java still has its own appeal for foreign investors, especially those who want to take advantage of the already established industrial ecosystem. "For garments, usually one factory requires around 5 to 6 hectares of land," she said. The relatively small factory size allows this sector to grow faster in terms of the number of tenants compared to large industries such as automotive. "In terms of numbers, garments are quite many. But in terms of land size, automotive is still the largest," Dewi said. She added that one automotive facility can require more than 100 hectares of land, which is very different from garment factories that operate on a smaller scale. Even so, the presence of several new garment factories from China is considered a signal that West Java remains a destination for manufacturing industry investment. "Now there are several garment factories from China that have entered and started building their production facilities," she said. The trend of foreign garment investors entering shows that industrial areas in West Java still have competitiveness amid the pressure experienced by the domestic textile industry. "If seen from the number of tenants, the garment sector from China is indeed quite dominant among new investors entering," said Dewi. [Source]

Mar, 16 2026

District Government Hopes MPP Can Boost Investment Into Majalengka

MAJALENGKA, TINTAHIJAUcom – Majalengka Regency Public Service Mall (MPP) is certain to be ready to serve the public starting next week. This is because the Majalengka Regency Government (Pemkab) plans to hold a soft opening of the MPP in the near future. Acting Regent of Majalengka, Dedi Supandi, said that the MPP would provide approximately 15 types of services from OPD within the Majalengka Regency Government to vertical agencies ranging from the Ministry of Religion, BPN, Immigration, Bank BJB, and others. These include business permits, electronic KTP recording, student transfers, health facility permit verification, KIP recommendations, subsidized fuel recommendations, building approvals, making district plan certificates, transportation permits, environmental management statements, and taxpayer registration. "Including Hajj registration provided by the Majalengka Ministry of Religion, information on the land certificate process from BPN Majalengka, passport making from the Immigration Office, and Bank BJB which opens banking services at the MPP," he said, Tuesday (12/11/2024). His party also accelerated the development of the MPP within six months, because Majalengka Regency is one of seven out of 27 regions in West Java that does not yet have an MPP. So the Ministry of PANRB and the West Java Provincial Government issued a circular so that all regional governments have MPP this year. He said, in terms of human resources (HR) service officers at MPP outlets would also be prepared by each agency, and given regular training so that they could provide optimal service to the community. "We hope that the presence of MPP will have a positive impact on improving the community's economy, and make it easier to invest so that the investment value in Majalengka Regency increases," he said. The theme related to MPP was also brought up in the 10th episode of Majalengka Talking (Mabar) which took place at the Yudha Building, Majalengka Regency Government, Tuesday (12/11/2024). On this occasion, the Acting Regional Secretary of Majalengka Regency, Aeron Randi, was the resource person. He said that the presence of the MPP was to improve the quality of public services within the Majalengka Regency Government which has now received a very good assessment from the West Java Provincial Government with a score of 83. Apart from that, the MPP is an effort to integrate public services which were previously spread across various OPDs to vertical agencies. "If all this time you have to go round and round to each service, now you can just go to one place, namely MPP, because all the services are there. "The building concept is also a modern industrial space, and fun because the paint is colorful, so the people who come are also happy," he explained. Aeron confirmed that the Majalengka Regency Government is also preparing a plan to develop MPP, and increase the number of service outlets to 20 - 25 units in the future. Especially those related to licensing services to provide certainty to the public regarding licensing activities and ease of investment in Majalengka Regency. "This investment climate must be maintained to ensure that Majalengka Regency is truly investor friendly. "So that all permits related to investment, from spatial planning, environmental AMDAL, traffic AMDAL, and others can be processed, including export permits, also at MPP," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Nov, 15 2024

West Java Diaspora Departs Seven MSME Products to Australia

PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - West Java Diaspora Program Chapter 2 dispatched seven MSME products for export to Australia, Thursday (15/2/2024). Export of MSME products thanks to collaboration between the West Java Cooperatives and Small Business Service and the West Java Regional Secretariat's Government and Regional Autonomy Bureau. The seven MSME products sent to Australia were produced by CV. Samara Micron Saleronell, MSME-based industry in the Holis area, Bandung City. The seven products exported include packaged potato chips with various flavors, as well as traditional Indonesian spices or condiments such as gepuk seasoning, yellow rice, rendang, Padang sauce, soto, plus kebuli rice seasoning. West Java Diaspora itself is a program aimed at increasing the economy and investment in West Java. Even though initially the volume of goods sent was still relatively small, this was a significant step forward for the development of the MSME industry in West Java. This also emphasizes the potential of the diaspora market as a valuable opportunity for MSME business actors. Regarding the economy and investment, the entry of seven West Java MSME products into the Australian market has had a significant positive impact. Moreover, this step is carried out through support and collaboration between the public and private sectors. Marcelina Jasmin Sutisna, founder of Samara Micron, stated that she was very enthusiastic about the opportunity to expand the market overseas. "The collaboration through the West Java Diaspora Forum has opened the door for us to access a wider market, and we hope this is only the beginning of many successes to come for the MSME industry in West Java," said Marcelina. The West Java Provincial Government is committed to continuing to support and strengthen efforts to improve community welfare through developing the MSME sector and promoting exports to foreign markets through the Indonesian Diaspora, by exploring MSME market opportunities in other countries. (SOURCE)

Feb, 22 2024

Hong Kong Investors Show Growing Interest in Indonesia’s Industrial Estates

Interest from Hong Kong investors in Indonesia’s industrial estates continues to increase, in line with the global supply chain shift toward Southeast Asia. This perspective was highlighted during the business forum “Indonesia Infrastructure Transformation – Unlocking Cross Border Investment Opportunities”, held in Hong Kong on March 4 and organized by HSBC and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. During the forum, PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a subsidiary of PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk, presented its perspective on the development of industrial estates in Indonesia, particularly in relation to the ongoing global supply chain relocation. According to Suryacipta’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abednego Purnomo, investors today are not only looking for industrial land. Manufacturing companies are increasingly seeking industrial areas that provide integrated logistics systems, digital infrastructure, and support for energy transition. This shift in demand is also linked to Indonesia’s effort to reduce its national logistics costs. Currently, logistics costs account for approximately 23 percent of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The government aims to reduce this ratio to around 8 percent by 2045. The presence of Patimban Port in West Java, which is projected to become a major automotive export hub, is expected to help improve logistics efficiency. The infrastructure is also anticipated to strengthen connectivity for surrounding industrial estates, including Subang Smartpolitan. Hong Kong remains one of the most important sources of capital for Indonesia. Direct investment from Hong Kong reached approximately US$ 35.5 billion between 2021 and 2025, making it one of the largest contributors of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the country. During the discussion, investors also highlighted the importance of speed-to-market, emphasizing that regulatory certainty and infrastructure readiness are key factors in accelerating the start of production activities. In addition, the trend toward green industrialization is becoming an increasingly important consideration for global investors. Industrial estates are expected to provide infrastructure that supports energy efficiency and emission reduction targets. Investment data shows that the metal industry sector has been the largest recipient of FDI from Hong Kong, accounting for approximately 19.7 percent during the 2021–2025 period. Looking ahead, electric vehicle battery development and the pharmaceutical industry are expected to present promising investment opportunities. [Source]

Mar, 11 2026

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