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Taufik Nurrohim Says Not All Areas in West Java Can Become Investment Zones

Nov, 04 2025

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – Member of Commission III of West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Taufik Nurrohim, stated that not all areas in West Java Province can be designated as industrial zones.

Taufik explained that some regencies/cities in West Java serve conservation purposes and have infrastructure that is not supportive of becoming investment zones.

"In the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW), it is clear that not all areas in West Java are industrial zones. Some areas are conservation zones, and regarding infrastructure, not all regions in West Java are ready with connectivity to support investment," said Taufik Nurrohim on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

However, he noted that in the past 10 years, West Java has remained the region with the highest investment in Indonesia.

"The realization in 2024 was Rp174 trillion with 74 domestic investment projects and 100 foreign investment projects. In the first quarter of 2025, it reached Rp68.5 trillion, which is an extraordinary figure," he said.

Nonetheless, the high investment in West Java has not been distributed across all regencies/cities in the province.

The uneven distribution of investment has impacted economic inequality among the regencies/cities in West Java.

"Even though West Java has the highest investment, the distribution so far has only been in five regencies/cities, namely Bogor, Bekasi, Karawang, and Bandung, which results in uneven economic conditions in West Java," he said.

He explained that the high rates of poverty or unemployment in certain areas are influenced by job availability and investment itself.

"There is a correlation between investment and unemployment; they do not stand alone. Therefore, if we want to solve development issues in West Java, one solution is to equalize investment distribution," Taufik concluded.

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These are the Conditions For Moving to the Upstream Oil and Gas Investment Scheme

The government is currently making adjustments to more flexible upstream oil and gas (oil and gas) investment regulations. This initiative is expected to provide easy benefits for Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) in running oil and gas businesses in Indonesia. They were even offered a new gross split scheme which was simpler and more feasible. This regulation is contained in the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) Regulation Number 13 of 2020 and the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number 230.K/MG.01.MEM/2024. The essence of improving the gross split profit sharing scheme is to provide guaranteed profit sharing of around 75-95 percent for contractors, make Non-Conventional Oil and Gas Work Areas (WK) more attractive, simplify parameters, and provide more flexible (agile) options to contractors. "This simplification is not only to encourage a new gross split, but also the government provides flexibility for contractors to choose the type of contract according to the contractor's convenience. Please allow contractors who want to move to Cost Recovery from the previous Gross Split or vice versa," said the Director of Upstream Oil and Gas Development. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Ariana Soemanto in Jakarta, Saturday (5/10). The implementation of this policy, continued Ariana, applies to contracts signed after Ministerial Regulation Number 13 of 2024 regarding Gross Split Production Sharing Contracts. Meanwhile, existing oil and gas contractors whose contracts were signed before the Ministerial Regulation was issued can switch to a new gross split contract with several notes. First, the old gross split scheme contracts for MNK, including coal methane gas and shale oil/gas, can switch to the new gross split scheme. "This is like the MNK Coal Methane Gas project in Tanjung Enim. It will soon switch to a new gross split so that it can run because the economics are improving," explained Ariana. Second, the cost recovery scheme contract can switch to a new gross split scheme, as long as it is still in the exploration stage and has not received approval for the first plan of development (POD-I) from the Government. "As for old or existing gross split scheme contracts that are already in the production stage, they cannot be changed to the new gross split scheme, but can be changed to cost recovery scheme contracts," said Ariana. To date, there are at least five contractors/blocks who have expressed interest in using the new gross split scheme, in accordance with the Regulations and Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. "Who and which blocks, we should wait for the formalities later. Of course, it's up to the contractor to choose which contract scheme suits each contractor's risk profile. What's important is that we improve the investment climate to make it more attractive, to encourage the discovery of oil and gas reserves and production in the future ," said Ariana. As is known, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has just issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 13 of 2024 concerning Gross Split Production Sharing Contracts which was signed on August 12 2026. This Ministerial Regulation replaces Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 8 of 2017 concerning Gross Split Production Sharing Contracts which has been adjusted several times. Apart from that, Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has also been stipulated Number 230.K/MG.01.MEM.M/2024 concerning Implementation Guidelines and Components of Gross Split Production Sharing Contracts. "The government will always try to fulfill stakeholder input while maintaining the interests of the state," concluded Ariana. (NA) (SOURCE)

Oct, 07 2024

The excitement of development in West Java will be felt by the end of next year

BANDUNG, jakarta.suaramerdeka.com - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated that the development he has undertaken since his inauguration will only be felt by the end of 2026. This includes job creation. According to him, his administration is currently boosting infrastructure development, especially roads. Meanwhile, investment trends are also increasing. "This can be seen from the increasing infrastructure and investment graphs, and this will generate significant growth rates, and the results will be felt by the end of 2026," he stated on the sidelines of "Jabar Econovation: Accelerating West Java's Economy & Innovation Towards Golden Indonesia 2045" at Gedung Sate Bandung on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. "Well, that will be seen because then labor recruitment will begin, production will begin to produce new products, and then growth rates will also increase," he added. He is optimistic that the target can be achieved, considering that West Java has continued to show a positive economic trend throughout this year. He said this momentum can be maintained and even become a breakthrough. The key is collaboration among all stakeholders. "Previously, economic growth was always below the national average, but today we are above the national average. This means there is collaborative performance from the regional government to the provincial government, and also the business community," he explained. As an effort to maintain this trend, Dedi Mulyadi also stated that his team will pay attention to detail. This will ensure unnecessary mistakes are avoided. "I've noticed, from several visits to assess development progress, that the problem is always that the consultants don't understand. So, it's possible that the consultants are recruiting people who aren't very capable, who can see development progress, and most of them are older," he explained. Therefore, his team will encourage vocational high school graduates to fill these positions. The prerequisite is that the schools must provide truly applicable and technically-driven lessons. [SOURCE]

Jan, 05 2026

Hipmi Values the Rapid Investment in Cianjur Supported by Regional Leadership Policy

HIMPUNAN Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (Hipmi) Cianjur Regency, West Java, assesses that the investment climate in Cianjur is showing an increasing trend. This condition is supported by the local government's policy on the ease of business licenses. Chairman of BPC Hipmi Cianjur Regency, Andi Burdah Zawahir, explained that the recent increase in investment value was supported by the small and medium business license (IUMK) and the emergence of new trades such as malls and franchises. These sectors have contributed to investment growth in Cianjur Regency. “If you look at investment growth, based on the data, it has indeed increased quite rapidly. Especially in the last three years during the leadership of Regent Herman Suherman,” he explained, Thursday (15/8). Data from the Cianjur Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Office, in 2021 investment realization reached 104.43% or Rp1,900,774,252,100 of the target of Rp1,820,000,000,000. Then in 2022, from the target of Rp1,640,000,000,000 realized atRp1,747,988,855,000 or 106.58%. Meanwhile, in 2023, from the target of Rp1,656,400,000,000, Rp1,802,406,639,556 was realized or 108.81%. Meanwhile this year, during the January-July period, investment realization has reached Rp1,172,240,809,204 of the target of Rp1,820,061,327,000 or 64.41%. “Every year for the last three years, investment realization has always exceeded the target,” he said. Andi saw that the rapid achievement of investment growth was directly proportional to the support of regional leadership policies. Coupled with various service innovations that make investors comfortable investing in Cianjur Regency. “This achievement is made possible by the regulation of the ease of business licenses. In fact, DPMPTSP goes directly to the field to provide licensing assistance,” he said. However, he acknowledged that behind the positive progress of investment achievements, there are certainlythere are still shortcomings. Therefore, in the future the local government through technical regional apparatus needs to improve these various shortcomings. “The important thing to do at this time is the leadership figure of the regional head. Because, investment requires legal certainty. For example, about regional spatial planning. Now the spatial regulation in Cianjur Regency has been completed. This is an opportunity to attract investment. Who is the fastest, will get the fastest investment,” he said. Cianjur Putra Indonesia University (UNPI) Economic Observer, Irfan Sophan Himawan, assessed that the rapid pace of investment during the leadership of Cianjur Regent Herman Suherman was an indicator that the policies taken had succeeded in creating a conducive investment climate. “This includes improving infrastructure, simplifying bureaucracy, and providing incentives for investors.providing incentives for investors. All of these are attractive to domestic and foreign investors,” said Irfan. SOURCE

Aug, 16 2024

Meeting with Kadin to Discuss Investment, Dedi Mulyadi: West Java Must Have Zero Premanism

KOMPAS.com - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi received a visit from the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, along with his management, including Jayabaya and Erwin Aksa. This meeting discussed a joint commitment to building a better investment climate in West Java. "We as representatives of the people of West Java are very happy with the arrival of the Chairman of Kadin. We are all committed to building an investment climate in West Java," said Dedi Mulyadi in a video uploaded on social media and reconfirmed by Kompas.com, Friday (3/21/2025). Dedi said, to create a good investment climate, his party will take various steps. Among them are eliminating investment levies, eradicating thuggery or zero thuggery, building infrastructure, creating a good employment system, and encouraging entrepreneurs to care more about the environment and the welfare of their employees, including not being late in paying THR. "West Java must be zero thuggery," said Dedi Mulyadi. Dedi also added that he had provided a special policy related to THR for West Java residents. "For me, I have given THR in the form of eliminating vehicle tax arrears," he said. Meanwhile, Kadin General Chair Anindya Bakrie emphasized the importance of West Java's role in the national economy. "West Java can be said to be a barometer for Indonesia. We came here to meet the Governor to ask for input on how Kadin can continue to support West Java, and West Java can provide support for Indonesia," said Anindya. He is also optimistic that if all goes well, economic growth can reach the national target. "I am quite confident that if everything goes well, the economy can grow 8 percent as the President hopes," he added. Dedi Mulyadi closed the meeting with one important note. "All development targets can be achieved if we live in harmony. Kadin is an entrepreneur organization, so everyone must be in harmony," said Dedi, who implicitly alluded to the dualism of leadership within Kadin. [SOURCE]

Mar, 21 2025

Bandung's Tourism Rebounds, Farhan Optimistic Economic Growth Will Surpass 5%

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG— Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan is optimistic that the city's Economic Growth Rate (LPE) can stabilize above 5%, referring to several macro indicators. One factor that strengthens Farhan's optimism is the performance of the tourism sector, which is considered to be improving. Previously, Farhan acknowledged that Bandung's tourism sector faced two major blows throughout the previous year. These impacts included budget efficiency policies at the beginning of the year and a drastic decline in visits during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr periods. Furthermore, security disturbances at the end of August also negatively impacted tourism performance, particularly in September. Nevertheless, Farhan emphasized that his office has seen a recovery trend in the past three months. This indication of recovery is reinforced by increased economic activity, occupancy rates, and the presence of various events in Bandung. Although official tourist visit data is still being finalized, this positive trend is already reflected in macroeconomic performance. Bandung's economic growth rate was recorded at 4.99% in the first quarter, then increased to 5.43% in the second quarter. This figure then stabilized at 5.26% in the third quarter, demonstrating the resilience of the local economy. Farhan stated that this positive achievement must be maintained to strengthen the city's economic foundation. "This serves as initial capital, a kind of springboard, to drive stronger economic growth going forward," he said at Bandung City Hall. Therefore, his office will continue to strengthen leading sectors as the main drivers of the economy. These include tourism, culture, sports, and creative events, which are the main priorities for driving this growth. [SOURCE]

Jan, 08 2026

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