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Subang Legislator Urges Companies to Prioritize Local Workforce Recruitment

Jul, 21 2026

H. Adik LF Solihin, SH, a member of Commission II of the Subang Regency Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), has urged companies operating in Subang Regency to maximize the potential of the local workforce by increasing the recruitment of local employees.

According to Adik, the growing volume of investment flowing into the region should deliver tangible benefits to the community, particularly by creating broader employment opportunities for local residents.

"Companies operating in Subang Regency must generate positive impacts for the local community. One of the most important ways is by increasing the recruitment of local workers so that the benefits of investment are truly felt by the people," Adik said, as quoted on Sunday (July 19, 2026).

Adik explained that local employment absorption is a key indicator in measuring the success of investment. In addition to creating jobs, he believes it contributes to improving community welfare while helping reduce unemployment in Subang Regency.

He added that the local workforce possesses significant potential and capabilities that can continue to be developed to meet the evolving needs of industry. Therefore, companies are encouraged to provide greater opportunities for Subang residents to fill various positions based on their qualifications and competencies.

Furthermore, Adik called on companies to strengthen collaboration with the Subang Regency Government through vocational education, workforce training, and skills development programs. He emphasized that such initiatives are essential to improving the competitiveness of local workers in response to the rapidly evolving demands of industry.

"If necessary, we in the DPRD will summon investors operating in Subang Regency to assess the extent of their contribution to the local community, particularly in terms of local employment," he said.

According to Adik, the Subang Regency DPRD will continue to oversee incoming investments to ensure they not only drive economic growth but also provide direct benefits to local communities by expanding employment opportunities.

He added that strong collaboration among the regional government, businesses, and the community is essential to ensuring that the continuous flow of investment into Subang Regency creates sustainable employment, enhances the quality of the local workforce, and promotes broader community prosperity.

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Investment in the second quarter of 2026 in Bogor Regency reached Rp6.59 trillion and absorbed 12,509 workers.

Bogor Regency (ANTARA) - The Bogor Regency Government, West Java, recorded investment realization reaching Rp6.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, absorbing 12,509 workers. Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto stated in Cibinong on Thursday that investment achievements during the April to June 2026 period came from 3,070 companies through the implementation of 8,872 projects. "Investment is one of the main pillars in driving regional economic growth and improving the welfare of the people of Bogor Regency," said Rudy. The investment realization consisted of domestic investment (PMDN) worth IDR 4.75 trillion and foreign investment (PMA) amounting to IDR 1.84 trillion. Thus, PMDN contributed around 72 percent of the total investment realization in Bogor Regency in the second quarter of 2026. The housing and industrial estate sector contributed the largest investment of Rp2.76 trillion, followed by other services at Rp1.07 trillion and transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications at Rp605.52 billion. Then, investment in the food industry sector was recorded at IDR 338.47 billion, while the trade and repair sector was IDR 293.42 billion. In terms of employment, the largest workforce absorption came from the chemical and pharmaceutical industry sector, which reached 1,904 people. The trade and repair sector employs 1,753 workers, while the metal, machinery and electronics industry employs 1,631 people. Overall, Bogor Regency's investment value reached Rp 13.72 trillion, employing 25,502 workers. This achievement places Bogor Regency in third place in terms of investment realization and second in terms of job absorption in West Java. Rudy emphasized that incoming investment must have a direct impact on job creation and improving the community's economy. "When investment comes in, businesses grow, jobs are created, and the community's economy grows," he said. According to him, the Bogor Regency Government continues to strive to create a conducive investment climate by facilitating licensing services, strengthening infrastructure and connectivity, and providing certainty and comfort in doing business. "This achievement motivates us to continue improving services, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring that investments in Bogor Regency have the greatest possible impact on the community," said Rudy. [Source]

Sep, 15 2026

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

Realization of Investment in West Java in the Third Quarter of 2023 Soars 19.4%

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG-- Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yulistiani, said that West Java is ready to maintain its position as the province with the highest investment realization in Indonesia next year. "We continue to build closer communication, offering various investment potentials and sustainable project opportunities. "So, the attractiveness of every project in West Java can be seen and even attracted by investors," he explained, quoted on Wednesday (8/11/2023). Nining noted that investment realization in West Java up to the third quarter of 2023 had reached 81.5% of the target set by the Indonesian Ministry of Investment/BKPM of IDR 188.03 trillion. According to him, from July to September, West Java investment realization reached IDR 49.5 trillion. Cumulatively from January to September 2023, it reaches IDR 153.2 trillion. "Which means that 81.5% of the investment target imposed on West Java of IDR 188.03 trillion has been achieved," said Nining. Nining said that investment realization up to the third quarter of 2023 amounted to IDR 153.2 trillion, up to 19.4% higher than in 2022 in the same period which reached IDR 128.3 trillion. With Kertajati fully operational, he is optimistic that West Java will become increasingly sexy in the eyes of investors. According to him, for investors, one of the most important reasons to invest capital is good connectivity. "In West Java, there are the most toll road routes, then supported by accessibility which has quite high stability, basic infrastructure for providing energy, (availability of) raw materials and water, West Java is also one of the locations with the most choices," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Nov, 20 2023

West Java Investment Summit 2024 is ready to be held, here's how it attracted investors

BANDUNG CITY - The Office of Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) with the West Java Representative Office of Bank Indonesia, again held the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) 2024. The WJIS was held with the main objective of attracting both domestic and international investors, to invest in West Java (Jabar). This activity has been held since 2019, with different themes in accordance with the direction of West Java's development. WJIS activities also feature various projects that are ready to be offered to domestic and foreign investors, from various leading sectors in West Java. More than just a promotional event for investment projects, WJIS also focuses on encouraging inclusive and sustainable development issues. Through WJIS, West Java hopes to expand investment outreach, strengthen regional competitiveness, and contribute to economic progress at the national and international levels. Since it was first held in 2019, the collaboration between the West Java Province PMPTSP Office and the West Java Representative Office of Bank Indonesia has made the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) an important event in attracting investment flows to West Java. Every year, WJIS not only attracts local and foreign investors, but also confirms West Java's position as a major investment destination in Indonesia. The West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) since 2019 has become an important event in attracting investment, with various strategic projects introduced each year. At WJIS 2019, high participation from foreign and domestic investors reflected the great confidence in West Java's potential. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, WJIS 2020 continued to be held virtually, adjusting the focus on important sectors such as healthcare, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy to support economic recovery. In 2021, the WJIS theme shifted to sustainable economic recovery and technological innovation, while 2022 emphasized collaboration between the government and the private sector, especially in renewable energy projects and green industrial park development. In 2023, interest from international investors, particularly from East Asia and Europe, intensified, strengthening West Java's position as a global investment destination. WJIS 2024 returns with the theme “Unleashing West Java Investment Potencies”, by carrying out this theme West Java seeks to optimize all the potential and investment opportunities owned by West Java. SOURCE

Aug, 23 2024

West Java Highest National TPT, West Java DPRD Criticizes Investment and Labor Absorption Capacity

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- Deputy Chairman of the West Java Provincial DPRD from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction, Iwan Suryawan criticized the still high level of open unemployment (TPT) in West Java for the August 2024 period which reached 6.75 percent, the highest compared to the national level of 4.91 percent. Based on data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS), it is stated that the high TPT is contributed by the non-absorption of the workforce at the Vocational High School (SMK) education level, namely 12.74 percent. West Java Province BPS data states that when viewed based on the highest level of education completed. TPT in August 2024 has the same pattern as August 2023. In August 2024, TPT from Vocational High School graduates still contributed the highest figure compared to graduates of other levels of education, namely 12.74 percent. "Not matching (in harmony) between vocational school graduates and industry needs is one of the causes of still high unemployment at the vocational school level," said Iwan Suryawan in Bandung City, West Java, Monday (11/11/2024). There needs to be goodwill from the West Java Provincial Government (Pemdaprov) to overcome the high TPT in West Java. Apart from having to match the vocational school education curriculum with current industrial needs, investment entering West Java is also expected to be able to absorb the workforce, one of which is at the vocational school level where unemployment is still high. "So perhaps this should be a joint study on how to increase job opportunities more widely by following today's economic developments and the development of technology-based (capital-intensive) jobs," stressed Iwan Suryawan. Apart from that, his party also criticized the wave of layoffs (PHK) that occurred recently due to various factors. Such as the relocation of several factories in West Java to other areas, imported products eroding local products to the point that employers consider the wage burden to be too high. "Of course this is related to government policy and employment policy, slowing economic growth conditions, wage costs and all kinds of things," he said. Indeed, almost all employees want better wages for welfare. However, there are several things to consider, namely, regarding the capabilities of the company, the goodwill of the company, both parties must be equally accommodated (regarding the wage burden for employers and welfare for workers) that must be considered. (SOURCE)

Nov, 15 2024

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