News - Rebana Investment Surges 57 Percent, Becoming West Java’s New Economic Magnet

Rebana Investment Surges 57 Percent, Becoming West Java’s New Economic Magnet

Mar, 05 2026

The Rebana Metropolitan Area has strengthened its position as a new economic growth hub in West Java after recording a significant surge in investment realization throughout 2025. Total investment in the region reached Rp33.67 trillion, representing an increase of 57.67 percent compared to the previous year. This impressive growth highlights Rebana’s emergence as one of the most attractive investment destinations in Indonesia.

The Rebana region, which covers Subang, Indramayu, Cirebon, Majalengka, Kuningan, and Sumedang, is now becoming a major driver of economic expansion in the northern corridor of West Java. Overall, the area contributes approximately 11.3 percent to the total national investment entering Indonesia through West Java. This achievement underscores Rebana’s strategic role in strengthening regional competitiveness and supporting national economic development.

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that Rebana’s main advantage lies in its strong infrastructure integration. The region is connected to major infrastructure networks including the Cisumdawu Toll Road, Cipali Toll Road, Patimban Port, and Kertajati International Airport. This connectivity significantly enhances the region’s attractiveness to both domestic and international investors.

“Rebana is the most strategic region. It is integrated with the Cisumdawu and Cipali toll roads, access to Patimban Port, and supported by Kertajati Airport. Hopefully many industries will be developed there,” said Dedi Mulyadi in Gedung Sate, Bandung.

He emphasized that the presence of world-class infrastructure has made Rebana increasingly appealing to global investors seeking strategic locations for industrial and logistics development in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Rebana Metropolitan Management Agency, Helmy Yahya, revealed that the region has successfully attracted investors from various countries. Investment data shows that Hong Kong leads the investment commitments with Rp8.97 trillion, followed by Vietnam with Rp2.96 trillion, South Korea with Rp1.46 trillion, China with Rp1.41 trillion, and Singapore with Rp1.22 trillion.

Helmy Yahya emphasized that the Rebana region holds tremendous economic potential. However, he stressed that the success of the development project requires strong support from the people of West Java.

“I ask for the support of West Java residents because this is a major challenge. Our potential is enormous, but unemployment and poverty are still high. Hopefully, the Rebana project can absorb more workers and strengthen the regional economy,” Helmy said after signing a cooperation agreement with investors from Zhejiang, China.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the impact of development in the Rebana region has begun to show tangible results. In the third quarter of 2025, the region recorded economic growth of 5.53 percent, exceeding both the provincial and national average growth rates. This indicates that the Rebana development initiative is beginning to generate meaningful contributions to regional economic dynamics.

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Sukabumi Expo 2024 Officially Opens, Increasing Investment Potential for the Welfare of Citizens

MITRAPOL.com, Sukabumi West Java – The Regent of Sukabumi, H. Marwan Hamami, inaugurated the opening of the Sukabumi Expo 2024 at Cangehgar Square, Palabuhanratu, Friday (6/9/24) evening. This event was enlivened by various West Javanese cultural arts performances. The Sukabumi Expo is an inseparable part of the Sukabumi Regency Anniversary commemoration which is routinely held every year. This activity aims to showcase the development achievements achieved by the government. At the 154th anniversary of Sukabumi Regency, 68 booths from various government agencies, BUMD, BUMN, and the private sector also enlivened the exhibition. The theme of the 2024 Development Exhibition is "Continuing the Work to Achieve Community Welfare." According to Regent Marwan Hamami, this annual activity is expected to increase investment in Sukabumi Regency, as well as promote local superior products. "For this reason, through this development exhibition it is hoped that we can expand investment entering Sukabumi Regency," said the Regent. The Regent also invited the public to be inspired by this big event and view Sukabumi as an attractive place to invest. "This Expo is to provide convenience for those who want to invest," he added. Furthermore, Regent Marwan stated that the Sukabumi Expo functions as a reflection of the development that has been carried out, with the hope that all Sukabumi people can feel the benefits. "This event must be conditioned from time to time so that in the future it will foster better development," he explained. The Regent hopes that the Sukabumi Expo 2024 will be able to expand economic and investment opportunities which will have a direct impact on the welfare of the people of Sukabumi. Head of the Sukabumi Regency Trade and Industry Service, Dani Tarsoni, explained that the Sukabumi Expo 2024 was held in two different locations, namely at the Gelanggang Cisaat GOR from 11 to 18 August, and at the Cangehgar Palabuhanratu Field from 6 to 10 September 2024. “Both locations are both for showcasing superior products. "And thank God, the average turnover we received during the 7-day expo at Gelanggang Cisaat Gorge reached almost one billion rupiah," said Dani. Dani hopes that this activity can become a forum for promoting various regional potentials, as well as opening up investment opportunities, especially for MSME products in Sukabumi Regency. On the same occasion, the Regent also launched several superior programs from the Sukabumi Regency Disdagin, such as Sakarsa Digitek (Application System Collaboration Strategy and Digitalization for Sustainable Community Economic Transformation) and Sakila (One Card to Turn on Literacy) along with the book "Pesona Wonderful Sukabumi Seri Pesona Pajampangan. ” After launching the program, the Regent and Forkopimda officials marked the opening of Sukabumi Expo 2024 by pressing the siren button, followed by cutting the ribbon and inspecting the exhibition stands. (SOURCE)

Sep, 10 2024

KDM: Shift in Industrial Investment Triggers Wave of Layoffs in Cimahi

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG — West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) considers the layoffs (PHK) occurring in the garment industry, including the closure of PT Namnam Fashion Industries in Cimahi City which impacted 178 workers, to be part of a labor-intensive investment shift toward regions with lower labor costs. KDM stated that this phenomenon is common in labor-intensive industries such as garments, textiles, and footwear, which rely heavily on production cost efficiency. "Labor-intensive companies are indeed like that. Once they reach a certain point and another region offers lower labor costs, they usually move. That happens everywhere," he said on Tuesday (July 4, 2026). He explained that the nature of labor-intensive industries differs from capital-intensive ones, which tend to stay long-term. Therefore, companies in the garment sector have a tendency to relocate their production bases when alternative locations are deemed more competitive. "For labor-intensive industries, especially garments, it must be understood that within their business cycle, they may close or change locations," he said. Nevertheless, KDM ensured that job opportunities in West Java remain widely available. He noted that several new industrial estates are currently expanding and require a large workforce, particularly in the footwear and garment sectors. According to him, labor demand has shifted to eastern West Java regions such as Indramayu, Majalengka, and Garut Regencies, along with the growth of manufacturing investment in those areas. "Today, there are also many new job openings. Industrial estates continue to grow. Recruitment for the shoe, footwear, and garment industries is massive in Indramayu, Majalengka, including Garut," he said. KDM believes that this investment shift is driven by a more competitive labor cost structure compared to older industrial regions such as Greater Bandung, Karawang, Purwakarta, and West Bandung. "While they used to concentrate in Bandung, Karawang, Purwakarta, or West Bandung, they are now shifting because wages in Indramayu and Majalengka are lower, prompting companies to invest there," he said. Therefore, KDM urged affected workers to start exploring job opportunities in these new industrial estates. "If they want to continue working in the garment or footwear sectors, they must be prepared to move to those regions. The demand for labor remains huge, reaching tens of thousands of people," he said. Previously, PT Namnam Fashion Industries in Cimahi City ceased operations, resulting in 178 workers losing their jobs. Based on an investigation by the Cimahi City Manpower Agency, the company suffered a prolonged decline in orders until it was no longer able to sustain production activities. [Source]

Aug, 05 2026

WORLD FOOD DAY West Java DKPP Will Disseminate Local Food and Campaign to Stop Waste of Food

PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - The West Java Provincial Government through the West Java Food and Livestock Security Service (DKPP) will hold a commemoration of World Food Day 2024. At the West Java Province level, the commemoration of World Food Day 2024 will be held, on November 16, at SOR Arcamanik, Bandung City. A number of activities will be held, such as seminars, local food product exhibitions, joint sports, cheap bazaars and food creation competitions. West Java DKPP Secretary Indriantari said it was time to no longer depend on rice to meet food or carbohydrate needs because there are many types of local food, especially in West Java, that can replace it. "For example, sorghum, hanjeli (jali) or sweet potatoes can replace carbohydrates from rice," said Indriantari in an event entitled Bewara West Java (Beja) Vol. 12, commemorating the 44th World Food Day, with the theme "Local Food, Future Food Solutions for West Java Independence" in the hall of the Regional Secretariat of West Java Province, Bandung City, Wednesday (13/11/2024). Indriantari said, at this commemoration DKPP would expand the socialization of the use of local food, as well as campaigning to Stop Food Waste, one of which is sorghum products as a substitute for rice, which will be introduced to the public during the event. West Java DKPP will also sign a collaboration with the hotel and restaurant association in West Java to utilize suitable food that does not run out so that it is not thrown away. "There has been a circular from the Acting Governor of West Java to all OPDs to save food by controlling food waste in collaboration with food banks or associations, as well as reducing waste from homes," he said. He also explained that expanding local food production from upstream to downstream or processed ingredients would increase food security in West Java, as well as reduce food dependence, especially rice from other areas outside West Java. Yudith Sri Wulandari, an MSME player in sorghum production, said that many of the sorghum products he makes can be enjoyed instantly and are easily processed into contemporary products. "Sorghum can be a substitute for heavy meals and also snacks. I already have processed sorghum flour products that can be used to make foods such as bread and even ramen," he explained. He has collaborated with farmers, such as supplying the superior Bio Huma variant of sorghum seeds to helping with the production and distribution process. "It has been sent to various regions in Indonesia. Later on November 16, people will be able to taste sorghum food and processed sorghum products," he said. Yudith hopes that the dissemination of the use of local West Java food will continue so that local food protection can be maximized. He also hopes that sorghum production will be increased to meet increasing demand. (SOURCE)

Nov, 28 2024

Danantara and INA Sign Investment Agreement in Prajogo’s Listed Company Project

JAKARTA, investor.id – Danantara Indonesia, Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), and Chandra Asri Group (TPIA)—the listed company of Prajogo Pangestu—have officially signed a Conditional Share Subscription Agreement (CSSA) to strengthen domestic production capacity of Caustic Soda and Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) and enhance national supply resilience. This agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously signed by Danantara Indonesia, INA, and PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group), under which Danantara Indonesia and INA act as strategic investors in the project. The agreement marks the capital commitment phase supporting the construction of the Chlor Alkali – Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) plant in Cilegon, Banten, developed and operated by Chandra Asri Group. The project aims to reduce dependence on imports of critical raw materials used across various industries, while advancing the downstream industrialization agenda as part of Indonesia’s long-term economic transformation. The establishment of domestic Caustic Soda production capacity is expected to significantly strengthen import substitution and improve domestic supply resilience. Meanwhile, EDC production will not only support domestic industrial needs but also has the potential to increase exports and contribute to foreign exchange earnings, alongside strengthening the competitiveness of Indonesia’s national chemical industry. The CA-EDC plant development is valued at US$800 million and forms part of the National Strategic Projects (PSN), focusing on the production of essential raw materials for both upstream and downstream industries. Caustic Soda is used as a key raw material in the production of soap and detergents, alumina refining, and paper manufacturing processes. EDC, on the other hand, is a primary raw material supporting the construction and packaging industries. Under the agreed investment structure, Danantara Indonesia and INA will jointly invest a total of US$200 million. The funding will be allocated to develop the strategic CA-EDC industrial facility managed by PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA), a subsidiary of Chandra Asri Group, which is scheduled to commence operations in 2027. Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer of Danantara Indonesia, stated that the agreement reaffirms Danantara Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening high value-added strategic national industries, creating jobs, and accelerating Indonesia’s economic growth. This collaboration is not only a response to import dependency challenges but also a concrete step toward accelerating downstream industrialization, a key driver of Indonesia’s economic development. [Source]

Mar, 03 2026

Karawang EV Battery Plant Set to Begin Operations in Late July 2026, Boosting Clean Energy Investment

The industrial zone in Karawang Regency, West Java, continues to strengthen its position as a hub for Indonesia's strategic industries. After more than a year of construction, the integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant, developed through a collaboration between global companies and Indonesian state-owned enterprises, has entered its final stage of completion. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in late July 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's electric vehicle ecosystem. The project is being developed by a consortium comprising Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), and Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC). Located in Karawang, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 15 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery cells. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that construction of the facility has been completed. He made the announcement after attending a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (June 22, 2026). "The electric vehicle battery project developed through the collaboration between CATL and Antam has been completed. Its inauguration is scheduled for late July," Bahlil said. The battery plant forms part of Indonesia's integrated EV battery industry project, spanning the entire value chain from upstream to downstream under the government's mineral downstreaming strategy. The project covers nickel ore processing, refining, battery material production, and battery cell manufacturing to serve both the domestic electric vehicle industry and export markets. The project carries a total investment value of approximately US$5.9 billion (around Rp96 trillion). It is being developed by Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend Co. Ltd. (CBL)—a joint venture established by CATL, Brunp, and Lygend—in partnership with Antam and IBC as Indonesia's national partners. Development of the battery industrial complex began with a groundbreaking ceremony led by President Prabowo Subianto in June 2025 in Karawang. Since then, the project has been accelerated as part of the government's strategy to increase the value-added of Indonesia's nickel resources while reducing dependence on raw material exports. Prior to this project, Indonesia had already established its first EV battery cell manufacturing facility through PT HLI Green Power, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution, and IBC, which began operations in Karawang in July 2024. With an investment of approximately Rp13.5 trillion, the facility became Indonesia's first EV battery cell manufacturing plant and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. The commencement of operations at the CATL–Antam–IBC battery plant is expected to further strengthen Indonesia's position as one of the world's emerging electric vehicle battery manufacturing hubs. In addition to expanding the country's production capacity, the project is projected to create new employment opportunities, attract further investment in clean energy-based manufacturing, and reinforce Indonesia's electric vehicle supply chain—from nickel mining and mineral processing to the production of finished battery cells. [SOURCE]

Jul, 16 2026

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