Bandung – Subang Regency is currently undergoing a transformation. Included in the national strategic area of Rebana Metropolitan, this region is drawing global attention as a new magnet for industry and investment.
Continuous development is underway. Toll roads, ports, and industrial zones are being established across various parts of Subang. Alongside this development momentum, the demand for foreign human resources (HR) is also rising. Workers and experts from various countries are present to support the planning and construction of infrastructure.
This situation has made the supervision of foreign nationals a top priority. To ensure security and order, the Class I Immigration Office (Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI) Bandung, together with the Foreigners Supervision Team (Tim Pora) of Subang Regency, has tightened supervision of foreign nationals (WNA) or foreign workers (TKA) operating in industrial areas.
“The presence of Tim Pora in Subang Regency is expected to be the spearhead of coordinated supervision over foreigners,” said Yulianto Bimanegara, Head of Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement (Inteldakim) at the Bandung Immigration Office, on Friday (July 25, 2025).
According to Yulianto, Tim Pora Subang is expected to serve as the frontline in ensuring foreign nationals’ presence complies with regulations and benefits development rather than harming it.
Recently, a joint team from West Java National Narcotics Agency (BNNP), Regional National Unity and Politics Agency (Bakesbangpol), Indonesian Armed Forces Intelligence (BAIS TNI), West Java State Intelligence Agency (BINDA), Police Resort (Polres), District Attorney’s Office (Kejari), Military District Command (Kodim), and local government conducted a joint operation in the Smartpolitan Industrial Area, Cipeundeuy District. This operation was a tangible step to prevent potential immigration violations in the field.
“This is a concrete law enforcement and supervision effort aimed at maintaining security and order in Subang regarding the presence and activities of foreigners,” he stated.
In addition, policymakers held discussions and coordination meetings at the industrial site, covering comprehensive data mapping of foreigners, including both industrial workers and foreign educators. They stressed the importance of regular data exchange between agencies.
Furthermore, the Bandung Immigration Office and all Tim Pora members are fully committed to safeguarding the region against immigration threats. Since the presence of foreigners also impacts national and regional revenue, it is crucial that their presence is properly monitored.
“It is expected that Tim Pora can operate harmoniously and with better coordination, considering increasingly complex threat dynamics and the growing number and activities of foreigners in Subang, which has the potential to increase state and regional revenues,” he concluded.