News - Prabowo Urges Major US Companies to Increase Investment in Medical Equipment in Indonesia

Prabowo Urges Major US Companies to Increase Investment in Medical Equipment in Indonesia

Feb, 20 2026

jabar.jpnn.com, BOGOR - President Prabowo Subianto invited the American multinational company, General Electric (GE), to increase investment in medical equipment production in Indonesia.

Prabowo made the invitation while attending the Gala Iftar Dinner Business Summit in Washington, DC, on Wednesday evening (February 18th) local time.

In an audio recording received in Jakarta on Thursday (February 19th), he assessed the opportunities for broader cooperation with the establishment of ten new universities based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and medicine in Indonesia.

"I think there are also opportunities for the United States. I think General Electric is building medical equipment in Indonesia, and we hope they will increase their production," Prabowo said.

Addressing the American business community, the President explained that Indonesia still faces a shortage of around 140,000 doctors.

Meanwhile, the number of medical graduates each year is only around 10,000.

"This means it will take around 14 years to close the gap, unless there are concrete new efforts. That's why I'm creating 10 new universities based on STEM and medicine," he said.

Previously, during a state visit to the UK, Prabowo also designed a framework for educational cooperation through the construction of ten new campuses in the fields of medicine and STEM, including a lecturer exchange program with educational institutions in the UK.

According to Prabowo, increasing the number of medical campuses and medical graduates will open up opportunities for greater collaboration with global companies, including GE, particularly in the development and production of medical equipment domestically.

He also emphasized the government's commitment to supporting the influx of new investment. Prabowo mentioned that several bureaucratic obstacles previously complained about by investors have been resolved.

"We will support it. There were bureaucratic obstacles, but we resolved them very quickly. I also received feedback a few hours ago from several corporations complaining about the slow resolution of their problems," Prabowo said.

The government hopes that increased investment in the medical device sector will strengthen the independence of the national industry and support the fulfillment of Indonesia's healthcare needs.

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West Java land mapping for water pumps is requested to be completed by April 25 2024

Bandung (ANTARA) - Regional Secretary (Sekda) of West Java Province, Herman Suryatman, requested that mapping of land and farmers as potential recipients and prospective locations (CPCL) for the water pump program for rainfed rice fields in West Java be completed by April 25 2024. After completing the data collection, Herman said that the West Java Provincial Government would immediately submit the documents to the Ministry of Agriculture, which would distribute 5,000 pumps to irrigate 50,000 hectares of rain-fed rice fields in West Java. "So in a meeting with the Regional Secretary last Friday (19/4), it was requested that by April 25 2024 the target for CPCL data collection would be complete and we would send it to the Ministry of Agriculture so that West Java could execute the water pump network program for 50,000 hectares or 5,000 pumps," said Herman Suryatman when confirmed in Bandung, Saturday. Currently, said Herman, the mapping that has been submitted from districts and cities only covers 13,000 hectares or is only covered by around 1,300 pump units, where one pump can irrigate 10 hectares of rice fields. "That's why next week we have to finish collecting data for 50,000 hectares. But we still have to be accountable, that's why the Prosecutor's Office, Polri and TNI are involved to make this pumping program a success," said Herman. In this pumping program, initially the Ministry of Agriculture only provided 2,500 pumps for 25,000 hectares of rice fields. However, because the program was running well in West Java, the Ministry of Agriculture finally provided an additional 5,000 pumps. "The Ministry of Agriculture has provided 2,500 pumps, then because the field is good the Ministry of Agriculture will add another 2,500 pumps for a total of 5,000 pumps for 50,000 hectares of rain-fed rice fields," he said. With this pumping, Herman hopes that West Java's agricultural productivity will increase because farmers will be able to harvest twice a year. "So far, the harvest is only once a year, with pumping, there are two harvests," said Herman. (SOURCE)

Apr, 22 2024

West Java Focuses on Increasing Planting Index and Expanding Planted Area

The agricultural sector is one of the main pillars of West Java's economy. Development in this sector requires strong synergy between the central government, local governments, and all relevant stakeholders. The achievement of food crop commodities in 2024 in West Java is also high, especially for the rice production target according to the results of the MoU with the central government, which is 11,084,635 tons of milled dry grain (MDG). Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin said that the increase in production is sought to be achieved by increasing the planting area through two strategies, namely Increasing the Planting Index (PIP) and Expanding the Planting Area (PAT) which is carried out, among others, through land optimization and pompanization. Bey explained that the progress of refocusing pompanization in West Java had been handed over 100 percent or 7,033 units to farmer groups and utilized by 82.62 percent or 5,811 units. "The other day I visited Tegal Panjang Village, Cariu Subdistrict, Bogor Regency to see the harvest. The area is 3,000 hectares and the average yield is 5.4 to 5.6 tons of GKG per hectare. The use of pumps utilizes the Cihoe River," said Bey Machmudin, during the working visit of Indonesian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono in the framework of the Implementation of Agricultural Development Programs in West Java, at Graha Manggala Siliwangi, Bandung City, Wednesday (7/8/2024). "The interesting thing I found is that the use of gas fuel (BBG) for this pump has proven to be much more efficient than gasoline. Production cost savings are significant from Rp100,000 to Rp150,000 per day using gasoline to only Rp25,000 per day with BBG," he added. Bey also thanked the Ministry of Agriculture for the additional budget support to West Java Province for 1,110 units, consisting of 225 provincial units, 885 district/city units for pumping irrigation and 990 units for piped irrigation. No less important, continued Bey, it is also necessary to improve the quality of human resources in the agricultural sector through an intensive Agricultural Extension program. Bey also revealed that the challenges in the agricultural sector are very complex, ranging from climate change, land limitations to problems of distribution and marketing of agricultural products. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono said, based on geographical conditions, West Java in some areas is hilly. It is not uncommon for water sources to be lower than agricultural land. "In West Java there is a geographical condition, the water source is below, the land is above, so immediately report it to the Director of Irrigation. If there is something similar, then this is our target to provide a pumping irrigation program," said Sudaryono. "The Ministry of Agriculture's pumping program provides pumps, and also transfers money to farmer groups so that they can build on the cliffs with pipes," he added. SOURCE

Aug, 08 2024

Bogor's economic growth is strengthening with investments reaching trillions of rupiah

Bogor Regency (ANTARA) - Economic growth in Bogor Regency, West Java, continues to strengthen, with investment reaching trillions of rupiah in the first half of 2025, accompanied by 17,721 projects and the absorption of 24,624 workers. Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto stated that these results demonstrate that the investment climate in Bogor Regency is increasingly conducive thanks to the synergy between the local government, business actors, and the community. "Through this Investment and Spatial Planning Forum, we are promoting a conducive, competitive investment climate that is oriented towards economic progress and public welfare," said Rudy in Cibinong on Thursday. He added that increased investment not only strengthens economic growth but also creates new jobs and improves public welfare. The local government, he added, continues to maintain stability and provide facilities for investors.Head of the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency (Bappedalitbang) of Bogor Regency, Bambam Seti Aji, stated that investment is a key pillar driving the regional economy."Sustainable investment can only be achieved if it aligns with an integrated and environmentally conscious regional spatial plan. The integration of industrialization and spatial planning policies is key to competitive development," he said. As a token of appreciation for the business world, the Bogor Regency Government held the 2025 Best Investor Awards Night at the Harris Hotel in Cibinong City Mall on Tuesday evening (October 22nd). The event also served as a forum for fostering camaraderie and strengthening partnerships between the government and businesses. The Bogor Regency Government presented seven award categories, including Largest Investment Realization in 2025, Best CSR Contribution for the 2016-2025 Period, and Best Investment in 2025. In addition to the awards, the event also included the launch of the Bogor Regency Spatial Plan (RTRW) website and the KABISA (Bogor Regency One Access) portal to facilitate access for potential investors to information on spatial planning and investment potential. On the same occasion, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Bogor Regency Government and PT Intra Golf Link Resort Tbk regarding corporate social responsibility for the major rehabilitation of the Citeureup Community Health Center building. The event was attended by the Deputy Regent of Bogor, the Regional Secretary of Bogor Regency, members of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda), and heads of regional government agencies throughout Bogor Regency. [SOURCE]

Dec, 18 2025

Suryacipta Targets Investment Expansion in Subang

Industrial estate managers still see opportunities for manufacturing investment growth in Indonesia, especially in West Java, which has long been one of the main destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI). PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a subsidiary of PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk (SSIA), believes that the industrial ecosystem in West Java is relatively mature, making it attractive for foreign investors looking to expand in Southeast Asia. General Manager Sales & Tenant Relation of Suryacipta, Binawati Dewi, said that foreign investor interest is still visible in several business meetings conducted by the company with potential investors in Hong Kong earlier this March. “Investors still see Indonesia as one of the production bases in the region,” she said in a press release at the end of this week. However, investment interest is now shifting toward manufacturing sectors with higher added value that require infrastructure support and operational certainty. Expand article logo Continue reading According to Dewi, this trend is also reflected in the occupancy rate of the industrial estate managed by the company. Suryacipta City of Industry in Karawang is said to have reached a mature stage with less than 10 hectares of industrial land remaining. [Source]

Mar, 16 2026

Indonesia's EV battery plant in Karawang set for Q3 2026

PT CATIB said Monday that its large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in Karawang, West Java, is on track to start operations in the third quarter of 2026, potentially as early as July. Speaking at a hearing with Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR), Bayu Hermawan, PT CATIB’s Director of Corporate Public Affairs, said developers are accelerating the timeline from an initial September launch target. The plant represents an investment of about Rp7 trillion and is expected to produce 6.9 GWh of batteries annually, positioning Indonesia as a regional hub for EV and energy storage solutions. “Beyond automotive batteries, the facility will produce Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to meet domestic and international renewable energy demand,” Hermawan said, highlighting the plant’s role in supporting sustainable transport and global green energy initiatives. The factory will feature an 18 MWh solar power installation to help meet operational energy needs, aligning the project with international environmental and governance standards. Once fully operational, the facility is projected to employ roughly 3,000 workers, reflecting PT CATIB’s commitment to social impact alongside industrial growth. To build technical expertise, the company is sending Indonesian staff to China for specialized training while integrating local small businesses into its supply chain. The Karawang site is part of the Integrated EV Battery Industry Ecosystem, a strategic collaboration between state-owned Antam, Indonesia Battery Corporation, and China’s CBL. Since the groundbreaking by President Prabowo Subianto in June 2025, the project has advanced rapidly, with site infrastructure completed and equipment installation now underway, Hermawan said. The facility is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s EV industry and contribute to global renewable energy supply chains, supporting both domestic electrification goals and international exports. [Source]

Mar, 06 2026

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