KARAWANG, TINTAHIJAU.COM – The West Java Provincial Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Deli Indonesia Office Technology regarding cooperation to accelerate industrial development in West Java.

 

The signing was carried out by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi at SMKN 1 Karawang on Wednesday (January 28, 2026).

 

At the same location, the West Java Provincial Government also signed an MoU with PT CBL Solusi Logistik regarding the development of the Cikarang-Bekasi Laut Inland Waterways route, as part of a strategy to strengthen logistics connectivity and reduce industrial distribution costs.

 

The Governor, familiarly known as KDM, emphasized that the influx of large investments must have a direct impact on local employment and strengthening vocational education.

 

"Every new company in West Java must prioritize local residents for recruitment. Industry shouldn't just be established, it must also improve community welfare," he stressed.

 

KDM stated that vocational high school students are given the opportunity for three months of industrial work experience. Upon graduation, they can be recruited directly without additional selection if they meet company standards.

 

This step is seen as a concrete effort to align industry needs with the educational world (link and match), while simultaneously reducing the unemployment rate of vocational high school graduates, which has long been a structural problem in industrial areas.

 

Furthermore, the West Java Provincial Government is also preparing a program to improve human resource competitiveness through foreign language courses for 40 students from SMKN 1 Karawang.

 

"20 students are learning Mandarin and 20 students English. There's a lot of investment from China, and they need translators. Six months is enough to provide basic work communication," said KDM.

 

The training will be fully funded by the West Java Provincial Government and will last for six months.

 

Furthermore, KDM reminded investors to comply with labor regulations, including regarding wages. Karawang Regency currently has the highest minimum wage in West Java at IDR 5.88 million.

 

US$150 Million Investment, Absorbing 3,000 Workers

 

PT Deli Indonesia Office Technology is scheduled to begin construction of an office equipment factory in March 2026, producing attendance machines, paper shredders, and office stationery.

 

The President Director of PT Deli Indonesia, Huang Le, stated that the project is targeted for completion in 2027, with an investment of approximately US$150 million, equivalent to Rp2.3 trillion.

 

"We have been preparing recruitment efforts from the start to ensure that incoming human resources match industry needs. When fully operational, the factory will employ around 3,000 workers," he said.

 

The principal of SMKN 1 Karawang, H. Rosli, welcomed the policy connecting schools with the industrial world.

 

"Third-grade students will graduate in May, so we are starting to prepare them through internships. This includes alumni who are still looking for work," he said.

 

One student, Adam Gumelar, expressed optimism about the collaboration because it provides certainty about their career path after graduation.

 

In addition to the manufacturing sector, the West Java Provincial Government is also promoting the transformation of the logistics system through the construction of the Cikarang-Bekasi Laut Inland Waterways.

 

"This sea canal runs from Babelan to Tanjung Priok, and will eventually reach Patimban Port. This is a traffic-free and more efficient alternative for freight transportation," explained KDM.

 

According to him, this project is crucial for reducing dependence on land routes, which have been a source of congestion and high logistics costs in the Karawang-Bekasi industrial area.

 

The West Java Provincial Government is not allocating funds for this collaboration, but is providing licensing support to logistics companies.

 

KDM is also encouraging SMKN 1 Karawang to open a logistics or maritime major to create a local talent pipeline ready to meet the needs of the maritime transportation sector and supporting industries.

 

"Industry, education, and infrastructure must work together. If integrated, Karawang and West Java can become strong and sustainable industrial centers," he concluded.

 

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