Kuningan Regent Dian Rachmat Yanuar has confirmed that a planned Rp1.2 trillion investment by a South Korean company will soon be realized in Kuningan Regency, West Java, as part of the region's industrial estate development.

Speaking in Kuningan on Monday, Dian said the regional government is currently facilitating various preparatory stages to ensure the project can move into the construction phase as soon as possible.

He explained that the investor plans to build a footwear manufacturing plant in the districts of Jalaksana and Japara, requiring approximately 22 hectares of land.

"Our priority is to ensure that this investment stimulates the local economy and creates broader employment opportunities for the community," he said.

According to Dian, the establishment of a new manufacturing industry will add significant value to Kuningan Regency's economic structure, which has long been dominated by the agricultural, trade, and service sectors.

He noted that manufacturing activities would generate demand across a wide range of supporting industries, allowing the economic benefits to extend beyond the company itself to local businesses.

"We hope this project will create new business opportunities and enable more residents to enter the workforce," he added.

The regional government, Dian said, remains committed to fostering a conducive investment climate by accelerating licensing services and providing the necessary infrastructure support.

In addition, the regency administration continues to maintain close communication with the investor to ensure the investment is implemented according to schedule while providing greater certainty for the business community.

Dian expressed confidence that the arrival of this large-scale investment would strengthen investor confidence and encourage other businesses to invest in Kuningan Regency.

He added that the new industrial facility is expected to stimulate the growth of supporting businesses in logistics, transportation, raw material supply, accommodation, and the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector.

"This investment is expected to become one of the key drivers of new economic growth while strengthening Kuningan Regency's competitiveness as an investment destination in eastern West Java," he said.

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