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

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

Apr, 09 2025

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.

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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

Here are 5 provinces that have promising investment potential in 2024, which ones are they?

Jakarta – Grant Thornton Indonesia in its report Unraveling Indonesia Prospects in 2024 stated that there are five provinces that will be the center of attention in 2024. The five provinces include North Maluku, Central Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, West Java and Riau. Grant Thornton Indonesia CEO Johanna Gani said that each province has a unique and promising economic landscape, and offers a variety of investment opportunities in the country. Joanna added that this report also provides an in-depth picture of economic conditions amidst global uncertainty and highlights the promising investment potential in the five leading provinces above. "Even though President Joko Widodo's change of leadership has created a wait-and-see attitude among some investors, Indonesia is still able to attract the interest of foreign investors. "Government infrastructure projects, development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) and consistent business-friendly policies," said Johanna in a press conference, Wednesday 27 March 2024. In the report, North Maluku was named as the province with the largest investment interest. The reason is, North Maluku is the largest nickel producer in Indonesia. North Maluku also recorded the fastest growth in Indonesia boasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 20.5 percent in 2023 driven by the nickel industry. “Investment in nickel mining and related manufacturing offers access to a rapidly growing market driven by global EV (electric vehicle) demand. Coupled with green initiatives, the market also offers a long-term sustainability commitment,” he explained. Then, Central Sulawesi is also another source of nickel. As the highest recipient of FDI in Indonesia, Central Sulawesi offers attractive opportunities for sustainable growth for investors seeking exposure to Indonesia's dynamic nickel landscape. East Kalimantan, is said to be a province that can offer double profits for investors in 2024. Its economy is strong, driven by mining, manufacturing and natural resources. "Now, transformational IKN projects add unprecedented potential, attracting investment in infrastructure, environmentally friendly technology and others," he said. Meanwhile, West Java, which is the manufacturing center in Indonesia, offers investors a proven track record and extraordinary electric vehicle potential. "West Java has become a major competitor and a manufacturing center accounting for 42.9 percent of GDP. West Java now also has rapidly growing electric vehicle battery production," added Johanna. Finally, Riau offers fertile ground for investors looking for sustainable profits in the agribusiness sector. As the largest CPO producer in the country, producing 20 percent of national production, Riau presents unique opportunities in processing palm oil and downstreaming its derivative products. “This growing sector, as well as a diversified economy in the fields of agriculture and mining. "Riau promises stable growth with projected GDP growth of 4.0-4.8 percent in 2024," he concluded. (*) (SOURCE)

Apr, 01 2024

Bekasi City Government Holds FGD to Boost Economic Growth

BEKASI (IndependensI.com) - In order to boost economic growth in Bekasi City, West Java, the local Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and was opened by Pj Mayor R Gani Muhamad. The FGD involved business activists in Bekasi City to discuss strategies for optimizing inclusive investment. One of the strategies carried out by the Government in order to increase investment growth in Bekasi City is through partnership network-based investment optimization. The goal is to ensure that investment is not only profitable from an economic perspective for both parties, both the Government and business activists, but also pays attention to the benefits that will be obtained by the community. This needs to be accompanied by a healthy and conducive investment climate in Bekasi City. One of the strategies implemented by the Government in order to increase investment growth in Bekasi City is through optimizing investment based on partnership networks. This aims to ensure that investment is not only economically beneficial for both parties, both the Government and business activists. Dani said that a healthy investment climate occurs when it is ideal and transparent, so that it can encourage solid partnerships between business actors and become a business network and continue to be sustainable. A healthy investment climate needs to be supported by a situation in Bekasi City that continues to be safe and conducive, especially ahead of the November 2024 elections. SOURCE

Aug, 02 2024

Kertajati Aerotropolis becomes a new economic corridor in West Java

Kertajati Aerotropolis in Majalengka Regency will soon become a new economic corridor in West Java. This project is expected to change the face of the regional economy, strengthening the industrial, tourism, and logistics sectors in the region. Head of the Rebana Management Agency (BP) Bernardus Djonoputro said that the old corridors in Bekasi, Cikarang, and Karawang were too heavy due to several factors. Among other things, swollen logistics costs, high pollution levels, and a decrease in the quality of human resources (HR). “In the old corridor, the increase in slums, congestion, and people there have difficulty getting a decent place to live. We have to shift to the new corridor,” said Bernardus in the FGD on the Launch of the New Industrial City of Kertajati Aerotropolis, Majalengka, Wednesday (21/8/2024). The existence of Kertajati Aerotropolis is supported by adequate infrastructure, including toll road access and public transportation directly connected to Kertajati Airport. Bernardus said that Kertajati Aerotropolis will be introduced at the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) on September 19, 2024 in Bandung City. In the meeting, the development of Kertajati Aerotropolis aims to increase West Java's economic development and improve infrastructure in the Rebana Region through a specific development plan. “Industries that cannot grow because they are in dense areas, they will move to this new industrial city,” said Bernardus. It is known that Majalengka Regency will receive the most economic effects compared to other Rebana regions. Currently, Majalengka's economic activity has been stretched. In this new industrial city, the Majalengka Regency Government has also prepared itself with human resources intended for industrial growth through the establishment of Polman Campus 2. Apart from Majalengka, Rebana Metropolitan also includes Sumedang, Cirebon, Subang, Indramayu, Kuningan, and Cirebon City. The area is projected to be the driving force of West Java's future economic growth through the development of an integrated, innovative, collaborative, highly competitive, and sustainable industrial area. By 2030, the West Java Provincial Government seeks to increase the rate of economic growth to 10%, investment value growth to 17%, and create approximately 4.3 million new jobs. SOURCE

Aug, 22 2024

DPMPTSP West Java Urges Businesses to Submit LKPM Before April 15

The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP) of West Java Province has set an ambitious investment realization target of Rp80 trillion for the first quarter of 2026. To achieve this target, the regional government is urging business actors to promptly submit their Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) no later than April 15. Head of DPMPTSP West Java, Dedi Taufik, explained that the LKPM results for this period will serve as a crucial indicator to measure the region’s economic resilience. The data will show whether the current global geopolitical escalation significantly affects investor interest in West Java. “On April 15, we will finalize the LKPM results. This will also serve as an instrument to assess the investment outlook going forward whether the current global geopolitical situation affects investment interest in West Java,” said Dedi Taufik in Bandung on Wednesday (April 8, 2026). Based on preliminary data held by DPMPTSP as of the end of March 2026, investment realization in West Java has reached Rp50 trillion, or approximately 62.5% of the first-quarter target. The government remains optimistic that the remaining Rp30 trillion target can be achieved as reports from major companies are submitted within the remaining time. “Our target is Rp80 trillion in Q1 2026. Previously, only Rp50 trillion had been recorded. We hope that incoming reports until mid-April will cover the shortfall,” he added. Dedi Taufik also called on all industrial estate managers in West Java to ensure orderly reporting administration among their members. In addition, he encouraged regency/city governments not to focus solely on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but also to start exploring the growing potential of Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). In accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Investment/BKPM of Indonesia, non-MSME business actors are required to submit LKPM through the OSS-RBA system. Failure to report business activities may result in strict administrative sanctions. Dedi emphasized that LKPM is not merely an administrative obligation, but also a protection instrument for businesses. Companies that consistently report will receive priority in guidance, facilitation for operational issues, and support in licensing processes. “Their reports serve as the basis for us to formulate targeted regional investment policies. So, there is a mutual benefit between the government and business actors,” he explained. For business actors experiencing technical difficulties in reporting, DPMPTSP West Java has provided assistance services through a call center, WhatsApp center, and official social media accounts. “Once again, we emphasize that LKPM is mandatory for all business actors to ensure transparency and sustainable economic growth in West Java,” Dedi concluded. [Source]

Apr, 13 2026

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