News - Opportunity for Direct Bandung–Pontianak Flights Reopens, Boosting Mobility and Tourism

Opportunity for Direct Bandung–Pontianak Flights Reopens, Boosting Mobility and Tourism

Jul, 22 2026

The prospect of restoring direct flights between Bandung and Pontianak has emerged as positive news for residents of West Kalimantan and West Java.

If the route is approved, travelers will be able to fly directly between the two cities without the need for a transit stop, potentially enhancing passenger mobility, supporting business activities, and stimulating tourism in both regions.

The opportunity follows Super Air Jet's proposal to launch the Bandung–Pontianak route as part of the planned reactivation and optimization of jet operations at Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung.

Arie Ahsanurrohim, Corporate Secretary Group Head of InJourney Airports, said that six airlines have so far submitted official applications to operate at Husein Sastranegara Airport.

"To date, six airlines have officially submitted applications to operate at the airport," Arie said in a statement on Monday (July 20, 2026).

Super Air Jet has proposed eight new routes from Husein Sastranegara Airport, connecting Bandung with Kualanamu, Denpasar, Pekanbaru, Makassar, Batam, Padang, Balikpapan, and Pontianak.

If approved, the Bandung–Pontianak service will provide a convenient non-stop travel option between West Java and West Kalimantan, eliminating the need for passengers to transit through other cities.

Beyond improving passenger convenience, the reinstated route is expected to support business, education, government activities, and tourism, while strengthening economic ties between the two provinces.

InJourney Airports stated that all airline applications will be processed through the airport slot allocation system, taking into account the operational capacity of Husein Sastranegara Airport.

According to Arie, the resumption of jet operations at the airport is expected to enhance air connectivity for Bandung and West Java while generating positive impacts on tourism, trade, investment, and regional economic growth.

"We hope that improved connectivity at Husein Sastranegara Airport will fully support economic growth and tourism development in West Java, particularly in the City of Bandung," he said.

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Hipmi Values the Rapid Investment in Cianjur Supported by Regional Leadership Policy

HIMPUNAN Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (Hipmi) Cianjur Regency, West Java, assesses that the investment climate in Cianjur is showing an increasing trend. This condition is supported by the local government's policy on the ease of business licenses. Chairman of BPC Hipmi Cianjur Regency, Andi Burdah Zawahir, explained that the recent increase in investment value was supported by the small and medium business license (IUMK) and the emergence of new trades such as malls and franchises. These sectors have contributed to investment growth in Cianjur Regency. “If you look at investment growth, based on the data, it has indeed increased quite rapidly. Especially in the last three years during the leadership of Regent Herman Suherman,” he explained, Thursday (15/8). Data from the Cianjur Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Office, in 2021 investment realization reached 104.43% or Rp1,900,774,252,100 of the target of Rp1,820,000,000,000. Then in 2022, from the target of Rp1,640,000,000,000 realized atRp1,747,988,855,000 or 106.58%. Meanwhile, in 2023, from the target of Rp1,656,400,000,000, Rp1,802,406,639,556 was realized or 108.81%. Meanwhile this year, during the January-July period, investment realization has reached Rp1,172,240,809,204 of the target of Rp1,820,061,327,000 or 64.41%. “Every year for the last three years, investment realization has always exceeded the target,” he said. Andi saw that the rapid achievement of investment growth was directly proportional to the support of regional leadership policies. Coupled with various service innovations that make investors comfortable investing in Cianjur Regency. “This achievement is made possible by the regulation of the ease of business licenses. In fact, DPMPTSP goes directly to the field to provide licensing assistance,” he said. However, he acknowledged that behind the positive progress of investment achievements, there are certainlythere are still shortcomings. Therefore, in the future the local government through technical regional apparatus needs to improve these various shortcomings. “The important thing to do at this time is the leadership figure of the regional head. Because, investment requires legal certainty. For example, about regional spatial planning. Now the spatial regulation in Cianjur Regency has been completed. This is an opportunity to attract investment. Who is the fastest, will get the fastest investment,” he said. Cianjur Putra Indonesia University (UNPI) Economic Observer, Irfan Sophan Himawan, assessed that the rapid pace of investment during the leadership of Cianjur Regent Herman Suherman was an indicator that the policies taken had succeeded in creating a conducive investment climate. “This includes improving infrastructure, simplifying bureaucracy, and providing incentives for investors.providing incentives for investors. All of these are attractive to domestic and foreign investors,” said Irfan. SOURCE

Aug, 16 2024

Purwakarta's 2025 Investment Exceeds Target to IDR 12.4 Trillion, Ranking in the Top Five in West Java

KORAN-PIKIRAN RAKYAT – Purwakarta Regent Saepul Bahri Binzein stated that the investment value entering his region in 2025 exceeded the target of IDR 11.2 trillion. This achievement even placed Purwakarta among the top five regions with the highest investment in West Java. "Of the 2025 investment target of IDR 11.2 trillion, the realization reached IDR 12.4 trillion. This is the result of hard work from all parties, which has resulted in Purwakarta being among the top five in terms of investment realization in West Java Province," he said on Monday, February 2, 2026. The Purwakarta Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office noted that current investment is still dominated by domestic investment, amounting to IDR 9.58 trillion. The remainder comes from foreign investment, amounting to around IDR 2.89 trillion. The Regent is optimistic that this investment will create jobs for the local community. Therefore, this achievement is expected to address the unemployment problem in Purwakarta, which is estimated to currently reach 35,000 people. After securing investors, the Regent also emphasized the importance of company transparency in the workforce recruitment process, particularly regarding the required human resource competencies, so that local residents can be prepared to fill these needs. "Tell the community, village heads, and sub-district heads what competencies the industry requires. From now on, the community can start training and preparing themselves," said Binzein. Interchange He also conveyed this during the signing of a cooperation agreement with PT Megatama Putra Sejahtera (MPS) last week. He explained that the collaboration between the Purwakarta Regency Government and the company relates to the construction of the Campaka Interchange. The toll gate is planned to open at kilometers 77+800 of the Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) Toll Road. Binzein stated that the Campaka Interchange is projected to become the main access to the new industrial area in Purwakarta Regency, a 350-hectare industrial area to be developed by PT MPS in Campaka District. The development of this industrial area is believed to be able to drive significant economic growth and increase investment realization by 2026. "I am confident that with this industrial area, investment realization in 2026 will exceed IDR 12.4 trillion," he said. Meanwhile, PT MPS Director Djatikesumo Subagio considered the construction of the Cipali Toll Road Interchange a visionary step. Its presence is believed to improve inter-regional connectivity and accelerate development in the region. The new toll road access is also expected to create new opportunities for other investors. Furthermore, it will boost productive sectors, such as industry and logistics, which will have easier access. "We view collaboration between the local government and the business world as the key to sustainable, measurable development that provides broad benefits to the community," he said. He hopes that the construction of the Campaka Interchange will not only facilitate transportation flow but also become a driver of economic growth, job creation, and increased regional competitiveness. [SOURCE]

Feb, 04 2026

Korean Water Resources Investment in Indonesia: Supporting National Strategic Infrastructure

On June 18, 2024, Korean Water Resources Corporation (K Water) made a strategic visit to Indonesia to explore potential investments in the water infrastructure sector, particularly related to the national strategic project (PSN) at Patimban Port, West Java. The port, which is planned to accommodate 7 million TEUs of containers, is a key focus in Indonesia's infrastructure development efforts. Visit to Patimban Port and Perumda Air Minum Tirta Rangga SubangK Water's visit to Perumda Air Minum Tirta Rangga Subang at Patimban Port highlighted their commitment to contribute to meeting the clean water needs of the port and surrounding area. The meeting was attended by K Water's Chief Representative in Indonesia, Park Se Won, as well as a representative from Dong-A Ilbo, one of Korea's leading newspapers, Yeyoon Kim, who also observed the investment potential in the water infrastructure sector. According to the Technical Director of Perumda Tirta Rangga, Nana Ruhana, the progress of the construction of the water supply system in Patimban Port has reached 5 liters per second from the final target of 42 liters per second. The first step has been taken with the construction of a reservoir with a capacity of 900 cubic meters, which is planned to be increased to 2 times to support a larger capacity. West Java Investment Roadshow On June 20, 2024, the West Java Investment Roadshow event in Jakarta became an important platform to promote the investment potential in West Java, particularly in Patimban Port. This move is in line with the local government's efforts to attract foreign investment to support regional infrastructure and economic development. Potential Cooperation in the Lake Toba Region Not only in West Java, K Water has also shown its interest in developing infrastructure in the Lake Toba Region, North Sumatra. On June 20, 2024, the Korean SOE participated in a strategic meeting in South Jakarta initiated by the Lake Toba Authority (BPODT). (SOURCE)

Jun, 24 2024

Aspenda Strengthens Cooperation with MNC Asset Management, Optimizing Investment and IJP Management

The Association of Regional Guarantee Companies (Aspenda) strengthens business cooperation with PT MNC Asset Management. It is also one of the steps to optimize investment fund management. Including the management of Guarantee Service Fees (IJP). Aspenda Chairman Agus Subrata explained, MNC Asset Management is a company that is quite skilled in fund management and investment. The investment management instrument is very much needed for guarantee companies. That experience and expertise is what underlies Aspenda to be able to establish a partnership with MNC Asset. "From the cooperation, we get a lot of direction or input in terms of fund management instruments. That is the field of MNC Asset Management. So we are quite helped," he explained, Thursday (1/8). The man who is also Plt. The President Director of Jamkrida Jabar continued, Jamkrida or companies under Aspenda are indeed companies engaged in guaranteeing. Companies in Aspenda manage public funds, especially from the Guarantee Service Fee (IJP). Therefore, Aspenda needs a strategy so that fund management can be efficient and effective. Input from MNC Asset Management is certainly needed. "We also manage public funds, especially from IJP income in terms of guarantee services. Each company is quite large so we must manage these funds as efficiently and effectively as possible to make income for the company," he continued. It was recorded that the IJP of Jamkrida throughout Indonesia in 2023 was recorded at Rp 1.48 trillion. That figure increased when compared to 2022 which was at Rp 855 billion. As for West Java, the IJP of Jamkrida Jabar in 2023 was recorded at Rp 250 billion. With guaranteed MSMEs at 1.2 million. The number of MSMEs is only in West Java, not in other regions throughout Indonesia. If calculated with other Jamkrida throughout Indonesia, of course the amount is quite large. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) itself reported that the number of MSMEs in Indonesia reached 64 million. MSMEs are also the driving force of a region's economy. SOURCE

Aug, 07 2024

Connecting West Java with Central Java, this 35Km Long Toll Road is Integrated with Several Toll Roads

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- This 35 km long toll road is a toll road that connects 2 provinces on the island of Java. The two provinces are West Java and Central Java. In addition to connecting West Java with Central Java, this toll road is also integrated with several other toll roads. Operating since 2010 since its inauguration, this toll road is called the Kanci - Pejagan Toll Road. The Kanci-Pejagan toll road is a toll road located on the north coast (Pantura) which connects the West Java region to the Central Java region. Not only connecting two provinces, this toll road also connects two toll roads on the corridor. The two toll roads are the Kanci-Palimanan Toll Road in Cirebon and the Pejagan-Pemalang Toll Road in Brebes. As part of the Trans Java Toll Road, this toll road was built with an investment of Rp 2.446 trillion. Stretching 35 km, this toll road is integrated with several other toll roads including the Jakarta-Cikampek, Cikampek-Palimanan, Palimanan-Kanci, Pejagan-Pemalang, Pemalang-Batang, Batan-Semarang and Cisumdawu Toll Roads. The Kanci-Pejagan toll road is also a strategic connecting section designed with a planned speed of 120 km/hour. Where this toll road consists of a road with a number of lanes of 2x2 lanes which were later developed into 2x3 lanes. This toll road is also equipped with 3 Toll Gates (GT), namely GT Ciledug 1, GT Ciledug 2, and GT Pejagan. In addition, this toll road also has 3 Interchanges, namely the Kanci Interchange, Ciledug Interchange and Pejagan Interchange. The Kanci-Pejagan toll road is also equipped with 2 type A rest areas, namely the rest area at KM 228 A (Java direction) and KM 229 B (Jakarta direction). The presence of this toll road is not only as a connection between regions, but is also considered capable of cutting travel time from West Java to Central Java. In addition, this toll road also participates in accelerating the distribution of logistics/movement of goods and people. With the operation of this toll road, it also functions to smooth the flow of Java's north coast traffic as well as an alternative route for road users in the area and increase accessibility and development in the area.*** (SOURCE)

Mar, 13 2025

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