News - PLN UID West Java’s Business and Industrial Customer Base Grows by 11.32 Percent in the First Half of 2026, Boosting West Java’s Economic Activity

PLN UID West Java’s Business and Industrial Customer Base Grows by 11.32 Percent in the First Half of 2026, Boosting West Java’s Economic Activity

Aug, 18 2026

BANDUNG, Bogoronline.com – Business and industrial activity in West Java continued to show positive growth throughout the first semester of 2026. This is reflected in the year-on-year (YoY) increase in business and industrial customers served by PT PLN (Persero) Distribution Unit of West Java (UID Jawa Barat). The number of business customers reached 1,054,347, up 11.32 percent compared to Semester I 2025, which recorded 947,135 customers. Meanwhile, industrial customers grew 8.38 percent from 19,157 to 20,762 over the same period.

General Manager of PT PLN (Persero) UID Jawa Barat, Muhammad Joharifin, stated that the growth of business and industrial customers serves as an indicator of expanding productive activity in West Java. PLN continues to match this growth by ensuring the readiness of electrical infrastructure and improving service quality for the business community.

“The growth of business and industrial customers demonstrates that productive activity in West Java is continuously developing. For PLN, this serves as an encouragement to ensure that customers' electricity needs are met with increasingly accessible, fast, and reliable services so that business operations can run and expand smoothly,” Joharifin said.

The growth of customers in productive sectors goes hand in hand with the surge in investment across West Java. Data from the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) reveals that investment realization throughout Semester I 2026 reached IDR 138.13 trillion, absorbing 246,887 workers. This achievement positions West Java as a top investment destination in Indonesia and the province with the largest foreign direct investment (FDI/PMA) realization in the first half of this year.

Joharifin explained that business expansion must be matched by adequate electricity availability and easy access to power services. Beyond maintaining supply reliability, PLN continues to enhance its service delivery processes to meet customer energy demands quickly and in line with their operational needs.

“PLN wants to ensure that business growth in West Java is backed by sufficient electricity services. When business actors need power to launch, expand capacity, or develop their enterprises, we stand ready to provide electrical support tailored to their needs,” Joharifin added.

According to Joharifin, a reliable electricity supply plays a crucial role in maintaining productivity while opening room for businesses to scale. Consequently, PLN UID Jawa Barat will keep strengthening electrical infrastructure and elevating service quality to meet evolving customer demands.

“Electricity is not just an operational requirement; it is a driver of economic activity. We hope that easier access to electricity for the public and business owners will support increased productivity, enterprise growth, and broader economic benefits for the people of West Java,” Joharifin concluded.

By strengthening electrical infrastructure and enhancing service quality, PLN UID Jawa Barat continues to ensure the readiness of its power system to keep pace with business and industrial growth. Armed with a reliable power supply and increasingly accessible services, PLN remains committed to supporting business dynamism and West Java's overall economic expansion.

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

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. [SOURCE]

Nov, 04 2025

Ciamis Projected to Become Eastern Priangan's Agro-Industrial Hub, DPMPTSP Targets Downstream Investment

Ciamis Regency is projected to undergo a major transformation from a producer of primary commodities into an agro-industrial and food distribution hub for the Eastern Priangan region. This opportunity arises as Ciamis becomes part of the South West Java Economic Corridor, one of the national government's priority development initiatives. Head of the Ciamis Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), Eka Permana Oktaviana, S.T., M.A.P., said that Ciamis holds a strategic position as a key food-producing area and hinterland that supports regional production and distribution activities. "We hope Ciamis will become a hub for agricultural products produced across the Eastern Priangan region," Eka said on Monday (June 29, 2026). According to him, this strategic role positions Ciamis as a major supplier of agricultural raw materials while also supporting the needs of surrounding trade and service centers. Eka explained that, together with Garut Regency and Tasikmalaya Regency, Ciamis serves as one of the main economic pillars of the South West Java Corridor, contributing approximately 77 percent of the region's overall economic activity. This is supported by Ciamis Regency's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), which reached approximately Rp47 trillion in 2025. The agricultural sector, which accounts for nearly 29 percent of the corridor's total economy, is considered a strong foundation for attracting investment, particularly in downstream agricultural and fisheries processing industries. Investment opportunities include the development of agricultural and fisheries processing industries, food production centers, agro-horticultural estates, warehousing facilities, regional distribution centers, packing houses, and cold storage facilities. According to Eka, the primary challenge currently facing Ciamis is the limited development of downstream industries and value chain integration. Therefore, investment in processing industries—particularly the food and beverage sector—is urgently needed to increase the value of local commodities rather than selling them solely as raw materials. He also noted that, based on economic simulations, investment in road connectivity, transportation, warehousing, trade, and processing industries could generate an economic multiplier effect of 1.78 times. In other words, every investment entering the region has the potential to generate economic activity worth up to 1.78 times its initial value. Eka added that Ciamis' investment climate is further strengthened by national policy support through Presidential Regulation No. 87 of 2021, which provides greater regulatory certainty and broader market opportunities for investors. In addition, Ciamis enjoys strategic connectivity to Tasikmalaya City, Banjar City, and the Pangandaran tourism area, making the regency increasingly attractive for business and investment. "With the significant opportunities offered by the South West Java Corridor, we are optimistic that investment growth in Ciamis Regency will continue to increase progressively and sustainably over the next one to two decades," Eka concluded. [SOURCE]

Jul, 03 2026

Bey Machmudin Invites Architects to Create Environmentally Friendly Designs for Sustainable Development

POJOKSATU.id, Bandung City - Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, called on all architects to create environmentally friendly building designs to support sustainable development in West Java. In his speech at the Awarding Night of the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI) Jabar Award, at Savoy Homan Hotel, Bandung City, Saturday (27/7/2024), Bey Machmudin emphasized the importance of applying safe construction technology, using environmentally friendly building materials, and utilizing renewable energy such as solar power. “I hope that architects in West Java continue to develop themselves, broaden their horizons and adopt the latest technology in every work produced,” he said. Bey also invited stakeholders to continue to work together in creating an environment that supports the development of architecture in West Java. “The West Java Provincial Government is committed to supporting every initiative that aims to improve the quality of development and people's lives,” he said. He also appreciated the architects who have contributed their works to the development of West Java. He said architecture has an important role in shaping the face and identity of a region. “Good architecture not only reflects beauty and aesthetics but must also be able to answer the challenges of the times, be environmentally friendly and sustainable,” he said. In recent years, Bey said he has seen many architectural works that have had a positive impact on the people of West Java. Both in terms of economy, social and culture. “I am very proud to see the development and innovation that has been done by architects in West Java. This is proof that our architects are able to answer the challenges and needs of society,” he said. Through this award, Bey hopes to motivate architects to continue working and contributing their best for the progress of West Java. “To all the architects present, I thank you for your dedication and hard work in building a better West Java,” he said. “Let us make this a momentum to continue to innovate and collaborate for mutual progress,” Bey concluded. SOURCE

Jul, 29 2024

West Java Provincial Government Targets 25 Percent Investment Increase by 2025

BANDUNG, iNewsBandungRaya.id - The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) is targeting that investment realization in 2025 can increase by 25 percent from the previous year. This was conveyed by the Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin at the BEJA (Bewara Jawa Barat) Vol. 15 event, in the East Hall of Gedung Sate, Bandung City, Tuesday (11/2/2025). "This year the exact value is not yet, but it should be even higher. If yesterday it was around 17-19 percent, it should be 25 percent," said Bey. Bey hopes that the investment value in West Java will remain the highest in Indonesia in 2025. In addition, this investment is also expected to be felt directly by many people. "In 2025, apart from hopefully remaining the highest, it is also about how this investment impacts the community," he added. Bey views, with high investment value, it can reduce the open unemployment rate in West Java which is also still relatively high. According to him, the pattern that can be done is how to encourage the absorption of labor. One of them is by synchronizing graduates with industry needs. "With this high investment, of course, the first problem of SMK is that the link and match must be maintained. So all workers should be able to come from West Java, which will also reduce the link and match," he said. "For example, this investment also requires a supply chain company or link. The supply chain should also be from West Java so that it can build MSMEs in the surrounding area so that the costs are not too high," he added. Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP), Nining Yuliastiani admitted that although the investment value in West Java is the highest, the unemployment rate is still quite high. According to her, this is due to several factors, one of which is that not all investments absorb a large number of workers. "High investment is certainly accompanied by the need for workers. However, the workers needed must have qualifications according to the needs of the industry," said Nining. "Many industries entering West Java are high-tech and capital-intensive industries. Therefore, we must prepare a workforce that suits these needs," he continued. The second factor that is also very important is the character of the workforce. According to him, this character includes discipline, work ethic, and mental readiness to work in the industry. "The industrial world has different demands compared to other sectors. Therefore, we must prepare a workforce that not only has technical skills, but also has a character that suits the needs of the industry," he explained. With the high investment coming in, Nining said, her party needs to ensure that the available workforce is in accordance with industry demand. "We must adjust the education curriculum, especially in vocational schools and job training institutions, to be in line with the needs of the industrial world. With the link and match between education and industry, our workforce will be more easily absorbed," she said. (SOURCE)

Mar, 19 2025

West Java-Jakarta Toll Road Raises IDR12.9 Trillion in Investment, Becomes New Access for Industrial Areas

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- West Java and Jakarta have a new connecting toll road. This new toll road certainly functions to connect West Java and Jakarta. The construction of this toll road makes access between West Java and Jakarta faster. The toll road that stretches between West Java and Jakarta has been built since 2020. This toll road has even attracted investment of more than IDR 12.9 trillion. The toll road connecting West Java and Jakarta is named the Cibicil Toll Road. The Cibici Toll Road, which is an abbreviation of the Cibitung Cilincing Toll Road, connects the Bekasi Regency area in West Java and Cilincing in North Jakarta. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road is included in the Jakarta Outing Ring Road (JORR) Toll Network. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road is an access between two interconnected areas. This is because the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road connects the Cibitung Industrial Area with Tanjung Priok Port. With the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road, it facilitates the mobility of industrial area logistics. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road is equipped with a logistics hub which contains container warehousing and rest areas. This toll road is 34.76 kilometers long and stretches from Bekasi to North Jakarta. The Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road has four sections where the shortest toll section is only 2.96 kilometers long. That is the toll road that connects West Java and Jakarta with an investment of more than IDR 12.9 trillion. [SOURCE]

Mar, 18 2025

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