News - Mayor of Sukabumi: Infrastructure Connectivity is Key to Economic Efficiency in Three Regions

Mayor of Sukabumi: Infrastructure Connectivity is Key to Economic Efficiency in Three Regions

Nov, 04 2025

SUKABUMIUPDATE.com - Sukabumi Mayor Ayep Zaki emphasized the importance of developing connected infrastructure between Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor as the key to efficient economic mobilization. He conveyed this during the 2025 West Java Economic Society (WJES) Seminar held at the Horison Hotel in Sukabumi.

“This seminar aims to build connected infrastructure between Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor for much more efficient economic mobilization so that there will be no expensive price spikes due to infrastructure,” said Ayep Zaki to sukabumiupdate.com shortly after attending the event on Tuesday (1/7/2025).

According to him, this agenda is very important to encourage joint progress in the three strategic economic regions of West Java. Through inter-regional collaboration and concrete policy support, logistical disparities and price distribution can be significantly reduced.

“This seminar is vital for progress in the three economic regions: Sukabumi, Cianjur, and Bogor,” he stated.

Ayep also emphasized that the City of Sukabumi is fully committed to achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

“Sukabumi City's commitment is how Sukabumi City will be ready to achieve the nation's goal of improving the welfare of the nation and public welfare by increasing local revenue,” he said.

The WJES 2025 seminar was organized by Bank Indonesia West Java Province in collaboration with the Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) Bandung West Java Coordinator and Sukabumi Polytechnic.

With the theme “Infrastructure and Connectivity of the Sukabumi-Cianjur-Bogor Golden Triangle: The Key to Price Stability, Logistics Efficiency, and Investment Growth,” this event served as a strategic forum for formulating recommendations for resilient, inclusive, and sustainable regional economic development policies.

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73 Rp298.6 Trillion Investment in West Java: Bank bjb's Momentum to Increase Profits

RMOLJABAR Investment realization reaching IDR 298.6 trillion in West Java throughout 2025 opens up opportunities for bank bjb to increase profits and strengthen its contribution to regional economic growth. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emphasized that significant profits will enable the regional development bank to distribute dividends of up to IDR 400 billion to the provincial government. "It's non-negotiable; the profit figure must reach IDR 2.2 trillion if you want to become president director," Dedi stated to Acting President Director of bank bjb, Ayi Subarna, at the Business Review for Semester II 2025 & Executive Workshop for 2026 event at Bale Gede Pakuan, Bandung, on Friday, January 23, 2026. If some investors obtain funding from bank bjb, Dedi believes the company's performance will be significantly boosted. Furthermore, West Java's infrastructure projects in 2026, valued at over IDR 7 trillion, should also be utilized as a strategic opportunity by bank bjb. The Governor emphasized that the board of directors and commissioners must possess a sharp business acumen, be able to maintain a neutral stance when assessing credit applications, and resist the influence of external pressure. "We must hone these instincts so we can identify honest borrowers and those who are not. When banking institutions are neutral and maintain integrity, they will increasingly gain public trust," he added. He added that companies investing in West Java can also be offered bank bjb customer service, including employee wage payments through the bank's services. "A Chinese businessman wants to open a factory in West Java. I offered 3,000 skilled workers, and they will have to save at bjb. But bjb must also have a strong IT division, so we can prevent slow electronic transactions and slow ATMs," Dedi emphasized. Besides the industrial sector, Dedi encouraged bank bjb to be involved in social development, including providing housing for the underprivileged, establishing new schools, providing scholarships for orphans, and mentoring MSMEs. In the same location, Acting. Bank bjb President Director, Ayi Subarna, noted that as of December 31, 2025, the company's net profit reached IDR 1.09 trillion with assets of IDR 181 trillion. "Bjb remains committed to supporting West Java's economic growth and regional programs, while adhering to prudent principles," said Ayi. Ayi also commended the governor for continuing to promote Bank bjb beyond West Java. Currently, Bank bjb's network has expanded to Bali, Padang, Medan, and Aceh. Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Financial Services Authority (OJK), Darwisman, added that to achieve its dividend target of IDR 400 billion, Bank bjb needs to achieve a net profit of more than IDR 2.2 trillion by 2026. "In 2023, Bank bjb's profit reached IDR 1.8 trillion, but it has declined again. This means there is a significant opportunity to achieve the Governor's target," said Darwisman. He recommended that Bank bjb streamline costs, expand credit penetration, and monitor implementation to prevent fraud. With 12 percent credit growth and Rp1.4 trillion in efficiency, the projected profit could reach Rp2.58 trillion. [SUMBER]

Jan, 26 2026

Husin Appreciates West Java Provincial Government's Efforts, Boosting PMDN and PMA with Ease of Licensing Services

Husin expressed his appreciation to the West Java Provincial Government for increasing PMDN and PMA investment through easier licensing services. This step is expected to stimulate investors and expand employment in West Java. INILAHKORAN, Bandung - Member of Commission III of the West Java Provincial DPRD, Husin, expressed his appreciation for the West Java Provincial Government's steps in increasing domestic investment (PMDN) and foreign investment (PMA) through the provision of easier licensing services. According to Husin, the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) has succeeded in significantly improving its public services. This step is expected to stimulate investor interest in investing in West Java, which in turn will create more jobs. "With the provincial integrated public service (P2TP) and the Sakiceup Boss program, investors can take care of all their licensing needs in one place. This includes services such as the creation of IPR from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, SNI certification from BSN, halal certificates from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and regulations from BPOM," Husin said on Monday, June 24, 2024. The politician from the Perindo Party also added that this effort not only makes it easier for large investors but also provides opportunities for MSMEs to strengthen their businesses directly at the West Java DPMPTSP Office. "This is a positive step in supporting local economic growth and reducing unemployment and extreme poverty in West Java. With P2TP and the Sakiceup Boss program, it can provide many services in one place so that people can more easily access business services," he said.*** (Yuliantono) (SOURCE)

Jun, 25 2024

Quarter 1 2024 West Java Investment Reaches IDR 64.65 Trillion, These are the Five Regions with the Highest Investment

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG - Realisasi investasi pada Triwulan I tahun 2024 atau periode Januari-Maret 2024 di Jawa Barat masih menunjukkan peningkatan. Berdasarkan Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal (LKPM), investasi yang direalisasikan oleh para investor di 27 kabupaten/kota di Jabar berjumlah Rp 64,65 triliun pada periode ini. Kepala Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Jabar Nining Yulistiani mengatakan total realisasi investasi PMA dan PMDN ke Jawa Barat terbilang masih moncer di tengah berbagai dinamika ekonomi global. "Realisasi ini dengan jumlah penyerapan tenaga kerja sebanyak 86.280 orang, serta jumlah proyek sebanyak 31.649 proyek LKPM," katanya di Bandung, Jumat (3/5/2024). Nining mencatat realisasi investasi PMA (Penanam Modal Asing) dan PMDN (Penanam Modal Dalam Negeri) pada Triwulan I tahun 2024 sebesar Rp 64, 65 triliun, meningkat Rp 14,64 triliun dibanding periode yang sama tahun lalu. "Angkanya meningkat 29,29 persen dari tahun 2023 periode yang sama, yang sebesar Rp. 50,00 triliun dan telah mencapai 29,25?ri target yang ditetapkan pemerintah pusat/BKPM RI sebesar Rp 221,06 triliun," paparnya Sementara peringkat lima besar daerah yang paling diminati oleh para investor antara lain Kabupaten Bekasi dengan realisasi mencapai Rp 19,1 triliun, Karawang Rp16,3 triliun, Kabupaten Bogor Rp 5,5 triliun, Kota Bekasi Rp 4,7 triliun, dan Kota Bandung Rp 3,05 triliun. Nining menambahkan sebagai destinasi utama investasi di Indonesia, peluang investasi di Jabar terus bertumbuh didukung oleh berbagai keunggulan yang ditawarkan melalui iklim investasi yang kondusif, konektivitas infrastruktur terbaik, produktivitas tenaga kerja yang tinggi, potensi pasar yang besar, extensive supply chain serta pelayanan investasi terbaik. (SOURCE)

May, 15 2024

100 Excellent West Java MSMEs Ready to Celebrate KKJ - 6th PKJB

Bandung, Sonora.ID - There will be 100 excellent Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in West Java (Jabar) present and display a variety of superior products in the West Java Creative Works and West Java Craft Week (KKJ-PKJB) 2024 held for the sixth time at the Trans Convention Center TSM Bandung on June 28-30, 2024.KKJ-PKJB 2024 takes the theme 'Synergy to Strengthen Green Economy, Digital and Inclusive Finance and Investment Climate for Economic Independence', will present various craft products, fashion, culinary, and other premium creative industries. In his presentation, Deputy Head of Bank Indonesia Representative of West Java Province, Muslimin Anwar stated that the KKJ-PKJB 2024 event is a Road to Indonesian Creative Works (KKI) 2024 event. "Of course, we hope that this strategic flagship event can contribute to maintaining West Java inflation to stay within the target range of 2.5 plus 1 percent," said Muslimin in the Soft Opening of KKJ - PKJB 2024 which was coupled with the Bewara Jawa Barat (BEJA) event at Braga City Walk Bandung, Saturday (22/6/2024). "We also hope that this event can also encourage West Java's economic growth to remain strong, sustainable and inclusive in the range of 4.6% to 5.4% by the end of 2024," he said. "There is also support for West Java's sustainable economic growth to be strengthened not only in the development of MSMEs, especially green MSMEs, but also to be directed to encourage the digital financial economy, inclusiveness, and investment," he added. Muslimin further explained that the Green Economy concept carried out at KKJ-PKJB 2024 was further strengthened through the showcasing of green MSME products, green financing support for green MSMEs, appreciation and webinars for green MSMEs, to the utilization of a circular economy through the Zero Waste Event concept. In addition, this event also supports inclusive digitalization through the QRIS Jelajah Indonesia program, digitalization of payment systems through QRIS to digital population services and vehicle tax payments. These things are also coupled with the West Java Industrial Meeting (WJIM), as a forum for disseminating Macroprudential Liquidity Policy (KLM) and Local Currency Transaction (LCT) for business people to maintain financial stability, encourage the realization of bank financing, increase investment realization and and maintain exchange rate stability. He said, apart from being the right place for the people of West Java to shop for premium quality MSME products typical of West Java, the KKJ-PKJB 2024 event also included various interesting competitions that could be participated in by the community. "Don't forget, in this series of events there is a processed food cooking competition with Chef Lord Adi, the Cinta Bangga Paham Rupiah Championship competition for high school level, a fashion show competition for banking employees in West Java titled 'Ngabaraya Fashion Walk' to the 'West Java Fashion Designer Competition," said Muslimin. It is known that KKJ-PKJB 2024 will be colored with various interactive booths and consumer literacy education sessions in accessing financial services and payments, and there will be entertainment by Kahitna and Yura Yunita. In addition to the various attractions and entertainment prepared, on the tourism side, KKJ-PKJB 2024 also specifically held West Java Tourism Talk (WJTT), an interactive talk show that will dissect the potential and challenges of West Java tourism to become a source of new economic growth. (SOURCE)

Jun, 24 2024

Mining Sector Absorbs 300 Thousand Workers in 2023

The mining sector makes a significant contribution to labor absorption in Indonesia. Based on data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the actual number of workers in the mining sector in 2023 (cumulative data for the third quarter) is 308,107 Indonesian Workers (TKI) and 2,074 Foreign Workers (TKA). "Increasing investment in the mining sector is the main factor driving an increase in labor in the mining sector in 2023," said Bambang Suswantono as Plt. Director General of Mineral and Coal in the 2023 Achievement Preskon and 2024 Work Program for the Mineral and Coal Subsector (Minerba) in Jakarta, Tuesday, (16/1). The investment realization achievement in the mineral and coal subsector as of 31 December 2023 alone was USD7.46 billion or 96.8% of the 2023 target of USD7.7 billion. This increase in investment in the mining sector has encouraged increased production and sales of mining commodities, which require more labor. Increased production and sales of mining commodities will also encourage an increase in employment in the mining sector in 2023. In 2023, realized coal production will reach 775.2 million tonnes, or 112% of the target set at 694.5 million tonnes. This increase in coal production has led to an increase in the need for labor in the coal mining sector. Apart from that, increasing the use of technology will also encourage an increase in workforce capacity in the mining sector in 2023. In 2023, the use of technology in the mining sector will increase, especially for exploration, production and processing activities. The increased use of this technology also encourages increased efficiency and productivity, which also has an impact on increasing the capacity of the mining sector workforce. The details of the number of TKI and TKA based on permit type are as follows: Minerals for 48,356 migrant workers and 921 foreign workers; Mining as many as 43,335 migrant workers and 122 foreign workers; IUJP is 216,416 migrant workers and 1,031 foreign workers. Increasing workforce capacity in the mining sector in 2023 is good news for national development. By increasing the capacity of the mining sector workforce, the government can have more flexibility in supporting national development, including infrastructure development, social and economic programs, as well as sustainable energy development. (RD) (SOURCE)

Jan, 22 2024

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