News - Rice, Cilembu Sweet Potatoes, and Gedong Gincu Mangoes Become Investment Magnets in Sumedang

Rice, Cilembu Sweet Potatoes, and Gedong Gincu Mangoes Become Investment Magnets in Sumedang

Dec, 10 2025

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG-- The agricultural sector is one of the major potentials of Sumedang Regency. This is evidenced by the inclusion of the Circular Economy-Based Organic Agriculture Integration project in the top 10 priority investment projects of the West Java Investment Challenge (WJIC) 2025.

Sumedang Regent Dony Ahmad Munir acknowledged that his region has great potential in this sector. Therefore, this sector continues to be strengthened to improve the welfare of its people, the majority of whom earn their livelihood within this ecosystem.

“Sumedang is rich in food products, and the majority of its people work as farmers,” he said.

Dony said that agricultural products from Sumedang are already well-known nationally. These include rice, Cilembu sweet potatoes, gedong gincu mangoes, and tobacco, which grows abundantly in the area known as Kota Tahu.

According to him, this also presents an investment opportunity to maximize this potential. Of course, with the increase in this investment sector, there will be a direct correlation with the community's involvement in these economic activities.

He acknowledged that despite its great potential, farmers must understand the integrated agricultural system. This way, in addition to quality, quantity can also be achieved.

“The challenge is the sustainability of the supply of superior products from Sumedang, so there must be simultaneous production circulation so that demand can continue to be met,” he explained.

He gave an example of the gedong gincu mango, a superior product of farmers from Buahdua, Ujungjaya to Tomo, which is in high demand by foreign consumers. However, the planting and warehousing cycles must be modernized so that production volume can be optimized.

In addition, there is also Cilembu sweet potato, which has entered many global markets. However, in terms of stock availability, it must be increased again.

The Sumedang Regency Government, he added, has been regularly allocating budgets to support the agricultural sector. This includes providing agricultural machinery, revitalizing irrigation systems, and improving farm roads.

“The hope is that Sumedang can fully support the central government's food self-sufficiency program,” he emphasized.

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455 Majalengka Successfully Attracts Foreign and Domestic Investment of Up to IDR 3.36 Trillion Throughout 2025

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, MAJALENGKA - Investment growth in Majalengka Regency is showing a positive trend. Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) in Majalengka Regency reached IDR 3.36 trillion from January to December 2025. Based on total PMA and PMDN realization data, Majalengka recorded an investment value of IDR 3,364,801,621,234 with 2,198 Investment Activity Reports (LKPM). This achievement contributed 1.13 percent to West Java's total investment of IDR 296.82 trillion. The Head of the Majalengka Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), Ucu Sumarna, said this achievement reflects growing investor confidence in Majalengka's investment climate. "Thank God, Majalengka's investment realization continues to move positively. This shows that Majalengka remains a region attractive to investors, both domestic and foreign," said Ucu Sumarna, Monday (January 2, 2026). According to Ucu, the regional government continues to strive to improve investment competitiveness by simplifying licensing processes, accelerating services, and strengthening the promotion of the region's leading potential. "We are focusing on simplifying licensing and ensuring business certainty. Furthermore, Majalengka has strategic advantages such as industrial areas, airports, and continuously developing connectivity," he said. He added that going forward, the Majalengka Regency Government will encourage equitable investment distribution so that it is not only concentrated in certain sectors, but also reaches labor-intensive sectors and the local economy. [SOURCE]

Feb, 03 2026

Bekasi Regency Wins Highest Investment Realization in West Java Province in 2023

CIKARANG PUSAT - The Bekasi Regency Government through the One Stop Integrated Services and Investment Service (DPMPTSP) released data on investment realization for Bekasi Regency per quarter III from January - September 2023. From this data, Bekasi Regency still received the title as the region with the highest investment realization in West Java Province, namely worth more than IDR 41.5 trillion. Or to be precise IDR 41,586,299,607,234. Meanwhile, in second place are Karawang Regency and Bogor Regency. Head of the One Stop Integrated Services and Investment Service (PMPTSP) Suhup stated that Bekasi Regency is still the champion at the provincial level in terms of investment realization. Suhup is optimistic that the target given by the West Java Provincial Government in realizing investment in Bekasi Regency of IDR 50 trillion in 2023 can be realized. "To get to the third quarter, we have reached IDR 41.5 trillion. This is extraordinary. In West Java we are still champions. Still far from other cities which are in positions 2 and 3," said Suhup in his office on Tuesday (31 /10/2023). He said that his optimism was not without reason, but because he saw that the investment climate in Bekasi Regency was very good, which encouraged investors to invest in the Bekasi Regency area. Apart from that, efforts to record investment coming into Bekasi Regency are also continuously carried out by companies. "In 2023, Bekasi Regency is targeting approximately IDR 50 trillion. Now the data released by BKPM has been released for the 3rd quarter. According to the target from this province, hopefully by the end of 2023 it can be achieved and we are optimistic, because to this day, investors are interested in come and invest still large capital," he said. According to him, DPMPTSP always urges these investors to continuously report on investments made in Bekasi Regency so that investment realization data collection continues to be updated. He also explained that the highest investment realization for foreign capital was occupied by Japanese investors. "So, Japan has the largest foreign capital. That's almost IDR 10.2 trillion. Second, Singapore is almost IDR 4.7 trillion. Then China is almost IDR 3.9 trillion, then South Korea is almost IDR 2.2 trillion," he said. Responding to the high realization of investment in Bekasi Regency, Suhup hopes that this will be accompanied by more optimal absorption of local labor. However, residents of Bekasi Regency must be able to compete to have skill standards determined independently by existing companies. "That's why we hope that the high realization of this investment will absorb local workers, but companies already have qualification standards to accept workers, this is something we must strive for together," he concluded. From the data released regarding this realization achievement, it is calculated from Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Investment (PMDN) up to the third quarter from January - September 2023. In detail, PMA investment is IDR 27.1 trillion while PMDN is IDR 14.4 trillion. Meanwhile, the highest business sector is occupied by housing, industrial areas and offices, valued at IDR 6.9 trillion, then the motor vehicle industry and other means of transportation sector at IDR 6.5 trillion. In third place is the Metal, Machinery and Electronics Industry sector with IDR 5.4 trillion. Of these three sectors, the first sector absorbs 9,144 workers, the second, 4,302 workers and the third sector 3,409 workers. Then, if we calculate the labor absorption in West Java Province, Bekasi Regency has absorbed around 37,175 workers, while below it is Karawang Regency with 26,125 workers, and Bogor Regency with 23,547 workers. From PMA it absorbs 21,730 workers, and from PMDN it absorbs 15,445 workers. (SOURCE)

Nov, 27 2023

Bey Hopes Investment in West Java Will Bring Positive Impact

KBRN, Bandung: Acting Governor of West Java Bey Triadi Machmudin hopes that the realization of investment in West Java in 2025 can have a full positive impact on the community. He also hopes that investment in West Java will remain the highest from before. However, investment must still have an impact on the community, especially solving the current unemployment problem. "Hopefully it will remain the highest in 2025, but it is how this investment impacts the community. So don't just invest," said Bey on the sidelines of Bewara Jawa Barat (BEJA) entitled Realization of West Java Investment 2024 and Economic Prospects in Supporting Investment in West Java in 2025, in the East Hall of Gedung Sate, Bandung City, Tuesday, (11/2/2025). He explained that the pattern that must be carried out is how to encourage the absorption of labor. For example, said Bey, by synchronizing graduates with industry needs. "First, the problem of vocational schools, link and match must be maintained. So all workers should be able to come from West Java, that will reduce," he said. Not only that, synchronization between the investment industry and business actors such as MSMEs, in providing supporting spare parts needs must also be in line. "Link and match, for example, this investment requires a supply chain company. The supply chain must also be from West Java, so that it can build MSMEs around it," he said. He hopes that with the completeness of industrial needs starting from Human Resources (HR), to others, it will not only be able to attract more investors. But also able to absorb labor, in a joint effort to reduce unemployment and social inequality in society. [SOURCE]

Mar, 17 2025

IHSG Drops, West Java Chamber of Commerce Remains Optimistic Investment Climate Will Continue to Improve

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG - The West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) remains optimistic that investment value in West Java will continue to increase, even though the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) has experienced a decline. This belief is based on the continued entry of investors into various sectors in West Java, including the construction of a new factory in Purwakarta. This was conveyed by the Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Almer Faiq Rusyidi, at a breaking-of-the-fast event in Bandung City. According to him, fluctuating capital market conditions do not necessarily hinder investment interest, especially in the manufacturing, infrastructure, and creative industry sectors that continue to grow rapidly in this region. "Investors still see West Java as a potential area. One proof is the construction of a new factory in Purwakarta, which shows the business world's confidence in the investment climate here," said Almer. He also emphasized that factors such as continuously improving infrastructure, pro-investment local government policies, and competitive human resources are the main attractions for investors. In addition, digitalization in the economic sector also increases efficiency and ease in investing in West Java. In the future, KADIN Jabar is committed to continuing to collaborate with the government and business actors to create a conducive investment ecosystem. "We will continue to support policies that accelerate investment, so that West Java remains a prime destination for investors, both domestic and foreign," he added. With this positive trend, it is hoped that West Java can continue to be the driving force of national economic growth, while also providing a broader impact on people's welfare. [SOURCE]

Apr, 09 2025

Collaboration between West Java BUMN and BUMD Encourages Optimization of Hazardous Waste Incinerators in West Java

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – West Java BUMD PT Jasa Medivest, which has been active for more than 18 years as a medical Hazardous and Toxic Material (B3) waste management company in West Java, is intensively innovating. One of the important initiatives is the optimization of the first incinerator machine, which aims to increase waste processing capacity to reach the latest standards, without ignoring the regulations in force in Indonesia. This optimization will start in 2023, with approval from the shareholders of PT Jasa Medivest and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). One important step is the installation of pre-treatment equipment in the form of a mixing tank, which is the main requirement to meet the engineering standards being sought. A number of tests have been carried out, including trial burning tests and commissioning tests carried out by certified laboratories from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Currently, PT Jasa Medivest is just waiting for the issuance of an Operational Feasibility Letter from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to immediately start processing industrial B3 waste in West Java. "Initially, PT Jasa Medivest was only able to process 14 waste codes. Remembering that if you only focus on processing B3 medical waste, business saturation will occur. "So, by optimizing the second incinerator machine at the Dawuan plant, we will be able to process B3 medical and B3 industrial waste with a total of 55 waste codes, of course there are waste proportion standards that need to be met," said Beni Cahyadi, Director of PT Jasa Medivest, in an official release Monday. (30/9/2024). PT Jasa Medivest's business opportunities will be optimal if accompanied by investment funding support for these optimization needs. After collaborating with strategic partners, PT Jasa Medivest succeeded in obtaining funding support from BRI through investment credit facilitation. “We see potential for strategic business development. "PT Jasa Medivest has proven its professional commitment for dozens of years, and the huge opportunity for proper management of B3 waste in Indonesia is certainly the rationale for BRI to support financing in the form of investment credit," said Dhinar Adi Nugroho, Branch Manager of BRI (Persero) Tbk Kiaracondong. The signing of the investment credit agreement took place on Thursday, September 12 2024. Present on this occasion were Beni Cahyadi as Director of PT Jasa Medivest, Dhinar Adi Nugroho from BRI, and Dr. Ranti Fauza Mayana, S.H. as a notary. Responding to the challenges of future business growth, this synergy between BUMN and BUMD is one of the implementations of the 3C spirit (Comply, Competitive, Care), which is an important basis for PT Jasa Medivest as a subsidiary of West Java BUMD to achieve its goals. After the second incinerator is able to process industrial B3 waste, PT Jasa Medivest plans to continue business development by submitting technical approval regarding the optimization of the first incinerator to the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. "We will adapt the technology, so that we can manage up to 200 B3 waste codes, and the total capacity of the two incinerator machines will increase from 24 tonnes per day to 30 tonnes per day," continued Beni Cahyadi. Through commitment and technological innovation in managing medical and industrial B3 waste, PT Jasa Medivest strives to ensure sustainable productivity. "So that it is optimal to achieve wider market coverage, present as a B3 waste management solution, and of course develop economic useful value as a West Java BUMD entity," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

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