News - OJK Encourages Karawang to Become a Driver of Coastal Economic Growth in West Java

OJK Encourages Karawang to Become a Driver of Coastal Economic Growth in West Java

Dec, 29 2025

ZONA PRIANGAN - Karawang Regency has strong potential as a driver of economic growth in West Java's coastal areas. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) of West Java Province affirmed its commitment to strengthening the regional economy by expanding financial inclusion and strengthening the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) ecosystem.

This support was conveyed by the Head of the West Java OJK, Darwisman, during a meeting with Karawang Regent Aep Syaepuloh at the Karawang Regent's Office on Friday (12/12). The meeting discussed strategies for increasing access to safe, affordable, and sustainable financing, particularly for MSMEs and the leading coastal commodity sector.

Darwisman emphasized the importance of mapping Karawang's leading commodities to strengthen the upstream-downstream ecosystem and ensure the availability of credible offtakers so that MSME products are sustainably absorbed by the market. From a banking perspective, the OJK is encouraging expanded access to capital so that small businesses not only survive but also thrive.

Economically, Karawang recorded 6.40 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, surpassing the West Java average of 5.20 percent YoY. Karawang's economic structure remains dominated by the secondary sector, contributing 74.66 percent to the GRDP.

West Java's banking performance as of October 2025 also showed a positive trend, with total assets growing 3.51 percent year-on-year, Third Party Funds (TPF) increasing 5.58 percent year-on-year, and credit disbursement increasing 4.02 percent year-on-year. In Karawang, credit disbursement reached IDR 76.82 trillion, representing an 8.11 percent year-on-year growth, higher than the West Java average. Karawang ranks fifth in terms of credit disbursement in West Java with a market share of 7.41 percent.

Credit disbursement in Karawang is dominated by the Household sector (34.83 percent), the Manufacturing Industry (32.97 percent), and Wholesale and Retail Trade (9.41 percent). The manufacturing industry sector recorded the highest growth of 27.67 percent year-on-year, confirming Karawang's role as a strategic manufacturing hub.

However, MSME credit disbursement still faces challenges. Outstanding MSME loans in Karawang decreased by 4.32 percent to IDR 10.13 trillion, with 182,913 accounts. Karawang ranks sixth among MSME lenders in West Java, with 555,891 MSMEs, or 3.49 percent of the total number of MSMEs in West Java.

The Financial Services Authority (OJK), along with the Karawang Regional Financial Access Acceleration Team (TPAKD), continues to promote MSME credit distribution to reduce reliance on high-interest informal loans, including through optimizing low-cost financing such as the People's Business Credit (KUR).

Karawang Regent Aep Syaepuloh welcomed the OJK's support and emphasized the importance of MSME financing based on superior regional commodities to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

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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

Integrated Areas in Cikarang Strengthen the Attractiveness of Property Investment

Cikarang: Property developer PT Panahome Deltamas Indonesia is optimistic about the residential and commercial prospects in the Kota Deltamas area, which is considered to be growing. This includes a new marketing gallery building in early 2026 as part of the Savasa development in Kota Deltamas. Meanwhile, from a macro perspective, eastern Jakarta remains one of the epicenters of regional economic growth. This is supported by the concentration of industrial areas, improved connectivity, stable demand for a productive workforce, and its status as a National Strategic Project. Undeniably, total investment realization in Bekasi Regency reached approximately IDR 61.8 trillion by the third quarter of 2025, making Bekasi the region with the highest investment realization in West Java. At a micro level, the development of Savasa creates an integrated residential ecosystem that integrates residential, educational, and commercial functions. This ecosystem drives increasing demand that adapts to residents' activities while also offering the potential for long-term returns. Going forward, the area will continue to be developed through the provision of supporting facilities, ranging from green areas and thematic parks to strengthening commercial areas such as CO Square and SAVASA Point. All developments are designed to improve the quality of life while strengthening the area's value. "Entering 2026, market demand is now focused not only on residential properties but also on commercial assets capable of generating sustainable income. We are preparing Savasa as an area ready to grow with investors," said Taishi Inagaki, President Director of PT Panahome Deltamas Indonesia, in a written statement on Friday, February 6, 2026. In terms of accessibility, the Savasa area is approximately five minutes from several major toll gates, including Km 37, Km 42, and the Jakarta-Cikampek Selatan Toll Road Km 31. This location is also close to the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train Station. 2026 Area Development In early 2026, the developer positioned CO Square as a flagship commercial product in the Deltamas CBD area. This product features an alfresco shophouse concept with a double-facade design intended to support business activities in the food and beverage, lifestyle retail, and service sectors. Furthermore, development of area facilities is also continuing, including green open spaces, sports fields, and plans to build worship facilities and a themed park. Based on internal company data, rental prices for housing units in the area have reached up to IDR 250 million per year. "This concept is considered relevant to the needs of modern businesses such as F&B, lifestyle retail, and experience-based businesses. From an investment perspective, our new product has several unique selling points," said Inagaki. This year, SAVASA is continuing the development of area facilities, including green open spaces, a basketball court in Grande Park, and, in the future, a prayer room and a four-season themed park. This development marks the area's increasingly established phase, as this is a crucial factor in reducing property investment risk. "The combination of a continuously growing area, targeted commercial products, and a strong supporting ecosystem are the main foundations for building investor confidence in Savasa," said Inagaki. [SOURCE]

Feb, 09 2026

Beware, Fraudulent Investments and Illegal Lending are Increasingly Rampant in Ciamis

Member of Commission XI DPR RI, Dr. Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa in collaboration with the National Resilience Forum, OJK Tasikmalaya and Diskominfo Ciamis held a financial services counseling event at a hotel in Ciamis, Tuesday (23/7/2024). Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa said, the problem of illegal online loans (Pinjol), online gambling, fraudulent investments, and emok banks in Ciamis Regency is increasingly rampant. “I in Commission XI DPR RI encourage the chairman of FKB Ciamis, Ijudin to immediately form a gambling eradication forum in Ciamis and we must provide vigilance against illegal investments and online loans,” Agun told the media crew. “Including blocking the sites, because there are already quite a lot of victims reaching thousands of people but we return to the community. So activities like this are more about educating the public not to be easily tempted or lured by unreasonable offers,” he added. Involve the Community Meanwhile, the Head of OJK Tasikmalaya, Melati Usman, said that handling online gambling, illegal online loans and mobile banks needs to involve the community directly in the education. “We are also accompanied by the Head of the OJK institutional relations department, to jointly educate the Ciamis community to remain vigilant about the dangers of illegal online lending including fraudulent investments,” explained Melati. Then, the Head of the Ciamis Communication and Information Office, Tino Armyanto, said that this counseling activity was very important. The reason is, through proper education, it is hoped that people can be wiser and more careful in choosing and using digital financial services. “We actively disseminate information about the dangers and how to recognize illegal online loans and fraudulent investments through various communication channels, including social media, official websites, and public campaigns,” he said.(M.Kris) SOURCE

Jul, 24 2024

The Toll Road in West Java Consumes Rp12.91 Trillion in Investment Funds, Turns Out It Have Workshop Facilities

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM - This toll road in West Java offers different facilities from most other toll roads. The track of the most recent toll road, which was inaugurated by President Jokowi in section 4. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road does not only have rest area facilities. There are other functional places that are modified to support economic connectivity in the area. So do not be surprised if this toll road takes an investment fund of Rp12.91 trillion. It turns out that this toll road in West Java has a logistics area to help logistics distribution. In addition, the wide toll road track area, also makes a workshop area for containers to the warehouse is also on this toll road. This toll road also has a washing area for containers. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road in West Java also has a modern warehouse and parking area for cars or large trucks. There are workshop facilities and container washing facilities on this toll road. For motorists who cross this toll road, not only will they rest, but they can also take advantage of other supporting facilities. The logistics area on the West Java toll road is 40 hectares, which is located at KM 16.5, if the driver is from the Cibitung area. The length of the track from Cibitung to Cilincing is 7.7 kilometers. Section I has a length of 2.96 kilometers, with a point from Cibitung to Telaga Asih. Meanwhile, the section II route from Telaga Asih to Gabus reaches 9.41 kilometers. Then for section III which is the longest section of this toll road, which is 13.09 kilometers long. Thus the information we shared about toll roads in West Java that were built with unique facilities. SOURCE

Aug, 01 2024

Person in Charge of Garut Regent Appreciates PLN's TJSL Program in Developing Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Education

The Garut Regional Government expressed its appreciation to the PLN Group for its contribution through the Environmental Social Responsibility (TJSL) program in the development of Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Education. This assistance is considered very beneficial for business continuity in Pasawahan Village. “Thank you to PLN. Hopefully it will be even more successful, and the people here will be more passionate about industrial culture. "This educational tourism can provide children with an understanding about honey," said Acting. Garut Regent, Barnas Adjidin (9/7/2024). Barnas also directly observed the honey processing process which was carried out quickly, precisely, hygienically and according to the needs of the community. He hopes that this potential will continue to be developed, by maintaining product quality and halalness. “This is not the beginning but a stage that must continue. "The government, society and the business world work together to continue what is expected," he added. General Manager (GM) PLN West Java Distribution Main Unit (UID), Susiana Mutia, explained that PLN's TJSL is a sustainable program. Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Edu has been going through the TJSL stages for many years and is expected to achieve independence. "It was also stated earlier that we have already made a small profit, we will add new products, then you can be independent here, manage it yourself, and maybe then we will release it as an independent business," said Susiana. He also mentioned that the Mount Guntur Beekeeping Tourism Edu had received a Gold award at the 2023 Indonesia SDGs Award (ISDA) in the SDGs 8.9 Sustainable Local Tourism Development category. "This is clear evidence that this program has a significant positive impact on society," he concluded. SOURCE

Jul, 15 2024

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