News - ITB Expert: Bocimi–Padalarang Toll Road Must Be Accompanied by Area Development to Be Investment-Worthy

ITB Expert: Bocimi–Padalarang Toll Road Must Be Accompanied by Area Development to Be Investment-Worthy

Aug, 10 2026

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – The plan to extend the Bogor–Ciawi–Sukabumi (Bocimi) Toll Road to Padalarang is considered to hold great potential for strengthening regional connectivity in West Java.

However, the project should not be viewed merely as a traffic congestion solution; it must be accompanied by the development of economic zones to ensure its investment feasibility.

Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB) transportation observer Sony Sulaksono stated that from a policy perspective, the project has been included in the list of National Strategic Projects (PSN) under the Regulation of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Number 16 of 2025.

Nevertheless, the Sukabumi–Ciranjang and Ciranjang–Padalarang sections are currently still at the feasibility study preparation stage at the Ministry of Public Works.

According to Sony, conceptually, the toll road will form a new corridor connecting Bogor, Sukabumi, Cianjur, and the Greater Bandung area.

"This corridor will not only reduce travel time, but it also has the potential to become an alternative route to the Jakarta–Cikampek–Cipularang section," he told TribunJabar.id on Friday (Aug 7, 2026).

Sony assessed that the presence of the toll road would also enhance connectivity in southern West Java, which has so far relied on national roads with relatively high traffic density.

If connected to Padalarang, the Bocimi Toll Road is projected to deliver several benefits for West Java, ranging from streamlining goods distribution and improving accessibility for Sukabumi and Cianjur to supporting growth in the industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors. Furthermore, the toll road is expected to strengthen inter-regional connectedness.

According to him, vehicle traffic volume must be significant enough to make the project attractive to investors and to prevent over-reliance on the state budget (APBN), despite its PSN status.

"What needs attention, based on past experience in toll road construction and operation, is that every toll road plan must ensure sufficient traffic volume to attract investors, thereby reducing the burden on the APBN even if it holds PSN status," he explained.

Therefore, Sony considers local governments to play a crucial role in ensuring the project's success.

"The West Java Provincial Government, alongside the relevant regency and city governments, needs to adjust spatial plans (RTRW) as well as development policies for economic zones and activity hubs to align with the arrival of the toll road," Sony said.

He explained that when the toll road eventually operates, the areas it passes through must already be developed, creating a mutually beneficial relationship between transport infrastructure and regional economic growth.

Sony added that if toll road construction is based solely on relieving traffic congestion, its impact on investment viability will remain limited.

"Calculations for toll road construction that serve merely as a solution to traffic jams generally do not yield a significant impact, especially when viewed from an investment perspective," he concluded.

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Bandung City Wins & quot "The Most Attractive Investment Project & quot" Award at WJIS 2025

PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government has once again achieved a proud achievement on the regional stage. At the 7th West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) 2025, held at Pullman Bandung Grand Central on Friday (November 14, 2025), Bandung officially received the award for "The Most Attractive Investment Project." It is a prestigious award that confirms the city's competitiveness and charm as a leading investment destination in West Java. Since its inception in 2019, WJIS has become a benchmark for meetings between investors, industry players, and development stakeholders. Organized by the West Java DPMPTSP in collaboration with the West Java Provincial Bank Indonesia Representative Office, this event consistently presents strategic investment opportunities while strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors. This year, WJIS carries the theme “Strengthening Regional Resilience through Green Industry, SMART, Investment and Inclusive Growth” an agenda that emphasizes West Java’s commitment to green development, smart growth, and an inclusive economy. As Indonesia's largest economic center, West Java continues to attract global investors with its excellent opportunities in the infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and digital economy sectors. WJIS also serves as a dialogue and matchmaking space for investors to establish strategic partnerships and understand the latest policy directions shaping the regional business landscape. The WJIS 2025 agenda was dynamic, with discussions divided into four major groups: agriculture, industry and health, infrastructure and transportation, property and tourism, and the digital economy and MSMEs (exhibition). Each segment highlights superior potential and future investment opportunities, while echoing West Java's vision to remain the center of national economic growth. Of the various investment projects presented this year, the city of Bandung won the award for “The Most Attractive Investment Project”. This appreciation is proof of the Bandung City Government's success in designing and promoting strategic projects that are attractive to investors, both in terms of innovation, feasibility, and long-term economic impact. This recognition also reflects the City of Bandung's readiness to face new investment flows, especially those oriented towards sustainability, technology, and the development of the creative industry, sectors that have long been the city's economic identity. Through WJIS 2025, the West Java Provincial Government demonstrates strong optimism in strengthening its role as a national investment hub. With the award won by the City of Bandung, cooperation between the government, the business world, and the community is expected to become more solid in realizing inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Going forward, Bandung is projected to continue to be an investment magnet offering stability, creativity, innovation, and ease of doing business, making it one of the most competitive cities in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. [SOURCE]

Jan, 07 2026

KemenKopUKM Encourages Expansion of Access to Capital for Producer Cooperatives

The Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs encourages the expansion of access to capital for producer cooperatives, including the Gunung Luhur Berkah (GLB) Producer Cooperative in Subang, West Java, which manages the coffee business. Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, Arif Rahman, during a visit to GLB Producer Cooperative in Cisalak Village, Subang Regency, West Java, Sunday (4/8/2024), said that producer cooperatives are very important to get expanded access to capital in order to increase their business scale. Moreover, cooperatives that manage coffee commodities, Arif said, have tremendous potential to continue to be developed because they have guaranteed market certainty at home and abroad. Therefore, partnering with GLB Producer Cooperatives is a symbiotic mutualism. GLB Producer Cooperative is a national primary cooperative that focuses on Arabica and Robusta coffee cultivation, which has successfully exported coffee directly to several countries (without intermediaries) such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and the United States. The cooperative was established in 2016 and has around 800 members with a total of 1200 hectares of coffee land and 300 hectares of rice fields. Unfortunately, the cooperative has experienced capital constraints. "This is a very potential cooperative, which even has a warehouse managed by warehouse receipt, but there are obstacles to capital even though the market demand is large," Arif said in his official statement, Sunday (4/8/2024). Arif explained that the GLB Producer Cooperative currently not only manages its own plantations from its members but also as an aggregator in plantations in West Java which have an area of around 200 hectares. "In the future, we will add another 50 hectares, so today we invite investors to be involved in building partnerships with the GLB Producer Cooperative," Arif said. Arif said that everyone has the opportunity to partner with the GLB Producer Cooperative. "Everyone can be an investor," he said. On the same occasion, Chairman of the Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA), Rahmat Samulo welcomed the initiative of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs (KemenKopUKM). "I personally see this as very prospective for investment and also empowering the community here to be more advanced because the commodities exist, the market also exists," Rahmat said. In the same place, Chairman of the GLB Producer Cooperative Miftahudin Shaf appreciated the various policies and support from KemenKopUKM for the development of cooperatives in running businesses, especially for the Gunung Luhur Berkah Producer Cooperative. "Alhamdulillah, this is very good for the prospects of our members, especially to overcome our current obstacles related to capital for additional plantations in order to achieve the target of one person (farmer) controlling at least 3 hectares so that it enters the economic scale," said Miftah. The calculation, with an investment of Rp65 million per hectare, includes the cost of seeds, planting, maintenance, and harvesting. "It will produce when it enters the age of 2 years, and in the third year the capital can be returned," said Miftahudin. Entering the third year, said Miftahudin, it will have entered the profit revenue sharing stage of 30:70 for investors. "Every year, the price of coffee always increases, never decreases," said Miftahudin. Moreover, said Miftahudin, the GLB Producer Cooperative already has offtaker partners in Egypt (Alpostan Company), Saudi Arabia (Al-Sahabh Trading Company and Abdul Wahid Trading Co), Lebanon (Arc Build/Ghaleb K Faour), and Indonesia (PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia, PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi, and Mayora). SOURCE

Aug, 05 2024

The 2026 West Java Porprov Venue in Bekasi City is Claimed to be 98 Percent Ready.

The Bekasi City Government has ensured the readiness of venues and infrastructure for the 2026 West Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov), which will take place from November 7-20. As the main host, Bekasi City claims that almost all competition facilities are ready for use. The Head of the Bekasi City Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora), Arwani, stated that Porprov venue readiness is currently around 98 percent. The majority of the competition venues are located at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium (PCB) in South Bekasi, which will be the center of West Java's largest sporting event. "The infrastructure, facilities, and venues are 98 percent ready. The Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium complex was built from the start to support various large-scale sporting events," said Arwani. According to him, Bekasi City will host competitions for approximately 37 sports or 49 sub-sports. Most indoor sports will be centered at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, while other venues are spread across several districts. The sports that will be contested in the stadium area include volleyball, badminton, soccer, roller skating, and several martial arts disciplines such as wushu, muaythai, and kickboxing. Arwani assessed that Bekasi City's readiness is on par with that of other regions co-hosting the 2026 West Java Porprov, namely Bogor City and Depok City. In fact, he continued, the Bogor City Government had visited Bekasi City to directly observe the readiness of the venues. "Compared to other regions, we are just as prepared. In fact, yesterday, Bogor City came here to inspect the readiness of our venues," he said. Despite being the main host, several sports will still use venues outside Bekasi City to accommodate the needs of the competition venues. Rowing, for example, will be held at Lake Cipule, Karawang, while sailing will take place in Indramayu. In addition to focusing on venue readiness, the Bekasi City Government also aims to make the 2026 West Java Porprov the best in history. Various improvements to supporting facilities and preparations for the opening ceremony are being finalized ahead of the upcoming November event. "We want this Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) to be a legacy for Bekasi City. Not only in terms of success in terms of achievements, but also in terms of successful implementation," Arwani concluded. [SOURCE]

Jun, 12 2026

Regent confirms shoe factory investment in Kuningan

Kuningan (ANTARA) - Kuningan Regent Dian Rachmat Yanuar has confirmed that investment in the manufacturing sector in the form of a shoe factory will soon be coming to Kuningan Regency, West Java, with an investment value of between Rp1.2 trillion and Rp1.8 trillion. “One of the agreements reached is the entry of investors in the manufacturing sector with an estimated investment value ranging from Rp1.2 trillion to Rp1.8 trillion,” said Dian in his statement in Kuningan on Friday. He conveyed this certainty after the Kuningan Adiluhung event in Jakarta on Wednesday (18/9), which brought together local governments and potential investors. He said that the investment would have a direct impact on the regional economy, especially in terms of large-scale absorption of local labor. “In the initial stage, it can absorb 2,000 to 3,000 workers. Gradually, the number is targeted to increase to 5,000 to 7,000 people,” he said. According to him, the Kuningan Regency Government (Pemkab) is directing incoming investments to not only focus on economic growth but also to improve the welfare of the community. The agreement to build a shoe factory, he said, is the first step in an inclusive and sustainable regional economic transformation. Dian explained that in the Kuningan Adiluhung forum, the local government had presented other potential areas of excellence, such as agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and the creative economy. In addition to the presentation, he continued, the forum provided an interactive question and answer session so that potential investors could understand the opportunities available in Kuningan. He emphasized that regional regulations fully support incoming investment, including through accelerated licensing and technical assistance. “We will ensure that the entire process runs smoothly so that investors feel comfortable investing their capital in Kuningan,” he said. He invited the community to play a role in maintaining a conducive investment climate, as investment is believed to be able to overcome the problems of unemployment and poverty. Dian is optimistic that the entry of shoe factory investment can open thousands of new jobs and drive regional economic growth. “If there are parties that interfere with this process, we will certainly take firm action,” he said. Previously, the Kuningan Regional Government was confident that it would be able to achieve its investment realization target of IDR 1.9 trillion by 2025, in line with positive growth trends and efforts to improve regional investment regulations. In 2024, the region is expected to exceed its investment target of IDR 1.8 trillion. [SOURCE]

Dec, 11 2025

The Global South is being called a new arena for the fight for manufacturing investment

The shift in investment flows to developing countries or the Global South is considered both an opportunity and a new challenge for Indonesia to accelerate industrialization and strengthen its position in the global supply chain. Warih Andang Tjahjono, Advisory Board Member of the Industrial Engineering Community of the Bandung Institute of Technology, stated that developing countries are now the main destinations for global investors due to slowing economic growth in several major countries such as China, the United States, and the European region. According to him, this condition has made regions such as Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East new centers of competition in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). "Now we have what we call the Global South countries. The competition is getting stronger, and Indonesia must continue to increase its investment attractiveness," he said at an industry and investment discussion forum on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). He explained that developed countries currently face various domestic and geopolitical challenges that affect global investment flows. The United States is said to be more focused on strengthening its own industry, while Europe is still overshadowed by geopolitical pressures. Meanwhile, China is starting to experience a slowdown in economic growth compared to the previous era, when it was able to grow up to 8%-9% per year. Currently, China's economic growth is around 5%-6%. [Source]

May, 29 2026

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