News - Patimban Port Becomes a Magnet for Hong Kong Investors Targeting Subang

Patimban Port Becomes a Magnet for Hong Kong Investors Targeting Subang

Mar, 11 2026

Investors from Hong Kong, one of the world’s major global financial hubs, have begun turning their attention to a strategic location in West Java: Subang.

During the business forum “Indonesia Infrastructure Transformation - Unlocking Cross Border Investment Opportunities” held on Wednesday, PT Suryacipta Swadaya presented the reasons why Subang has become a strategic answer to the evolving dynamics of the global supply chain.

Capital flows from Hong Kong to Indonesia represent the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Indonesia, reaching a value of USD 35.5 billion. Investors are increasingly seeking industrial ecosystems that are ready to operate quickly and efficiently.

This trend has been captured by Suryacipta through the development of the Subang Smartpolitan industrial area. Suryacipta’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abednego Purnomo, emphasized that Indonesia’s industrial transformation has entered a new phase where speed has become a key currency in investment decisions.

Modern industrial estates no longer simply provide land but also offer full integration between logistics, digital infrastructure, and energy transition. With strong regulatory synergy and well-prepared infrastructure, the time required to realize investments can now be significantly shortened.

One of Subang’s strongest attractions is its proximity to Patimban Port, which is projected to become one of the largest automotive ports in Indonesia. The port is expected to serve as a key catalyst for the metal and automotive industries, two sectors that dominate investment interest from Hong Kong.

This development aligns with Indonesia’s national ambition to reduce logistics costs from 23 percent of GDP to only 8 percent by 2045. In this context, Subang Smartpolitan is positioned as the heart of connectivity, linking manufacturing activities directly to international trade gateways.

For multinational companies based in Hong Kong, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are essential. Subang Smartpolitan addresses this demand through the concept of a “Green, Smart, and Sustainable City.”

Selecting industrial partners with strong supply chain networks is also a crucial factor in optimizing long-term operational efficiency. Through the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, businesses in the area can monitor sustainability commitments and track net-zero emission targets more effectively.

Hong Kong also acts as a Super-Connector for mainland Chinese companies seeking to diversify their production bases to Southeast Asia.

Amid intense competition with neighboring countries for foreign investment, Indonesia—through Subang—offers a compelling combination of operational certainty, logistics proximity, and future-ready infrastructure.

With major companies such as BYD establishing operations in Subang, the relocation trend is expected to accelerate further, positioning the Subang industrial corridor as a new symbol of Indonesia’s industrial strength on the global stage.

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President Jokowi Inaugurates a Number of Important Infrastructure in West Java: Improve Connectivity and Logistics Efficiency

President Joko Widodo accompanied by Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, inaugurated a number of important infrastructures in West Java Province. The inaugurated infrastructure includes the replacement of 16 Callender Hamilton (CH) Bridges, Ciloseh Bridge in Tasikmalaya City, as well as the implementation of Presidential Instruction (Inpres) for Regional Roads (IJD). “By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I inaugurate 16 bridges replacing Callender Hamilton, 22 roads built with Regional Road Presidential Instruction, and Ciloseh Bridge in West Java Province this morning,” the President said in his remarks during the inauguration which was centered at Citanduy Bridge, Banjar City. President Jokowi said that the replacement of 16 Callender Hamilton Bridges spread across 8 regencies and cities in West Java Province is the Government's effort to improve connectivity and strengthen infrastructure in the region. The bridges have a total length of 1,030 meters and cost an investment of Rp1.9 trillion. “Alhamdulillah, today we inaugurate 16 Callender Hamilton bridges in West Java Province spread across 8 regencies and cities with a total length of 1,030 meters and an investment cost of Rp1.9 trillion,” the President said. In addition, the President also inaugurated 22 roads spanning 121 kilometers under the Presidential Instruction for Regional Roads (IJD) program. The project covers 13 regencies and cities in West Java with a budget of Rp521 billion. On that occasion, the President also inaugurated Ciloseh Bridge in Tasikmalaya City which cost Rp112 billion. This bridge is part of the northern ring of Tasikmalaya City which is expected to improve connectivity and overcome congestion in the city. “This will improve connectivity and accessibility to the airport and Tasik City which also overcome congestion in the city of Tasikmalaya,” said the President. President Jokowi also emphasized that the development and improvement of infrastructure in various regions has a number of important objectives. The inauguration of various infrastructures is also expected to have a positive impact on the economy of West Java, especially in improving transportation efficiency and connectivity between regions. “The development and improvement of infrastructure in various regions has the aim of improving connectivity, streamlining logistics costs, and also facilitating the mobility of people and goods,” the President said. Also accompanying the President and Ibu Iriana in the inauguration were Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, Pj. Mayor of Banjar Ida Wahida Hidayati, Pj. Mayor of Tasikmalaya Cheka Virgowansyah, Director General of Highways of Ministry of PUPR Rachman Arief Dienaputra, and Director of Road Development of Ministry of PUPR Wida Nurfaida. SOURCE

Aug, 30 2024

Meeting with Kadin to Discuss Investment, Dedi Mulyadi: West Java Must Have Zero Premanism

KOMPAS.com - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi received a visit from the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, along with his management, including Jayabaya and Erwin Aksa. This meeting discussed a joint commitment to building a better investment climate in West Java. "We as representatives of the people of West Java are very happy with the arrival of the Chairman of Kadin. We are all committed to building an investment climate in West Java," said Dedi Mulyadi in a video uploaded on social media and reconfirmed by Kompas.com, Friday (3/21/2025). Dedi said, to create a good investment climate, his party will take various steps. Among them are eliminating investment levies, eradicating thuggery or zero thuggery, building infrastructure, creating a good employment system, and encouraging entrepreneurs to care more about the environment and the welfare of their employees, including not being late in paying THR. "West Java must be zero thuggery," said Dedi Mulyadi. Dedi also added that he had provided a special policy related to THR for West Java residents. "For me, I have given THR in the form of eliminating vehicle tax arrears," he said. Meanwhile, Kadin General Chair Anindya Bakrie emphasized the importance of West Java's role in the national economy. "West Java can be said to be a barometer for Indonesia. We came here to meet the Governor to ask for input on how Kadin can continue to support West Java, and West Java can provide support for Indonesia," said Anindya. He is also optimistic that if all goes well, economic growth can reach the national target. "I am quite confident that if everything goes well, the economy can grow 8 percent as the President hopes," he added. Dedi Mulyadi closed the meeting with one important note. "All development targets can be achieved if we live in harmony. Kadin is an entrepreneur organization, so everyone must be in harmony," said Dedi, who implicitly alluded to the dualism of leadership within Kadin. [SOURCE]

Mar, 21 2025

Investment and Capital Investment Development in Sukabumi City Grows Positively

RADAR JABAR - The Sukabumi City One-Stop Integrated Investment Service (DPMPTSP) claims that the development of investment and Domestic Investment (PMDN) is quite good. In fact, until November 2024 it reached 1,151,134,790,584. Head of Investment Division of Sukabumi City DPMPTSP, Teten Agus Sugihan explained that the number of companies reached 23,631, consisting of 753 small companies (PK), 36 medium companies (PM), 22,754 micro and 88 large companies (PB), with the absorption of 36,283 workers. "Alhamdulillah, if you look at the available data, the rate of investment and PMDN in Sukabumi City can be said to be growing positively," Teten explained to reporters recently. Teten continued, although geographically Sukabumi City only has an area of 48.33 square kilometers, DPMPTSP is still trying to introduce investment potential in Sukabumi City. Moreover, currently there is a mega project being carried out by the central government. Namely, the construction of the Bogor-Ciawi-Sukabumi (Bocimi) toll road which will have a major impact on the rate of investment and PMDN in the future. "Although it is a small city, it is still wide open for investors when they want to invest their capital in Sukabumi City," he explained. Teten added that investment opportunities in Sukabumi City are quite large. Especially in the fields of property, hotels and restaurants, culinary and industry. "So, all of these investment opportunities are quite large and can be developed, for example, the manufacturing and processing industries," he said. His party will continue to provide good service to investors, as well as simplify all licensing processes. As long as the permit application submitted is in accordance with the requirements. "Moreover, with the presence of the One Single Submission (OSS) application currently, it aims to improve services and simplify business licensing, especially in Sukabumi City," he said. In addition, the government's efforts to simplify business licensing and create an integrated licensing service model that is fast, cheap and easy. "However, the first service must be optimized for the community or for investors. Because, after all, investment will have an impact on employment," he concluded. (Bam) (SOURCE)

Mar, 13 2025

Ministry of Agriculture to Spread 75 Thousand Water Pumps to Chase Rice Production Target

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the government will distribute 75,000 water pumps in West Java, Central Java and East Java provinces. The pumps will channel river water to farmlands. Amran explained that this effort was made in order to boost agricultural productivity, especially rice commodities, to anticipate the dry season which is prone to drought. “In total, we are planning 75 thousand pumping units throughout Indonesia, the goal is to pump water in rivers that do not dry out during the dry season,” Amran said when met in Jakarta, Sunday (28/7/2024). Furthermore, according to him, through the pumping program, it is expected that rice productivity in Indonesia can be boosted to five million tons in one harvest season. The presence of the pump will at least contribute to irrigating 500 thousand hectares of rice fields in the three provinces. Mentan hopes that the increase in rice productivity can reduce the number of imports that are currently still being carried out by the government in order to maintain food security. Even this year alone, the government's rice import target has reached 3.6 million tons. “This pumping is located in West, Central, and East Java, there are about 500 thousand hectares of rice fields, imagine if we pump it all, it can produce about 5 million tons, which means what, we can reduce imports,” Amran said. Amran explained that currently there are 63 thousand water pumps that have been installed in West Java, Central Java, and East Java. According to him, this has a direct impact on rice productivity. In fact, according to him, based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total rice that will be harvested in the next two months will increase by around 700 thousand tons. “Through the pump, those who previously only planted once became three times, meaning that production has increased, the results are already there, up to 700 thousand tons,” he said. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro) SOURCE

Jul, 29 2024

Officially Opened Toll Road in West Java Has Investment Value of IDR 2.05 Trillion, Jasa Marga Plants 1,000 Trees

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- The new toll road in West Java has officially opened. This new toll road is a direct access to the Bogor Outer Ring Road (BORR) Toll Road through the One Central Business District (OCBD) area. This toll road can also increase the capacity of the Bogor Highway Intersection - Jalan Sholeh Iskandar - BORR Toll Road on the Kedung Halang On Ramp, known as Zero Kilometer From Toll Road. This toll road exists because of the cooperation of the Bogor City Government, PT Olympic Bangun Persada, and PT Marga Sarana Jabar. The BORR Toll Road has been built since August 2023 and can finally be passed starting in March 2025. This West Java Toll Road is 11.4 km long. The benefits of this toll road are an alternative road to reduce congestion in Bogor City which can facilitate community movement and improve the economic level of Bogor City as part of the Jabodetabekpunjur Metropolitan Area. Behind these extraordinary benefits, the BORR Toll Road has an investment value of up to IDR 2.05 trillion. Previously, it should be noted that during the construction of the BORR Toll Road, 100 trees were cut down for the sake of smooth construction. To replace the trees that have been cut down, PT Marga Sarana Jabar (MSJ), as a subsidiary of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. which manages the Bogor Outer Ring Road (BORR) toll road, planted 1,000 trees. This tree planting is also a follow-up to the collaboration between Jasa Marga and PT Olympic Bangun Persada (OBP) to develop the BORR toll road corridor area, especially around the Bogor OCBD Area Planting 1,000 trees along the BORR toll road is also a government commitment to beautify the scenery. This is the information that can be conveyed, hopefully useful.*** (SOURCE)

Apr, 08 2025

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