News - The Patimban Port Becomes Key, Regent Assures a Conducive Investment Climate in Subang

The Patimban Port Becomes Key, Regent Assures a Conducive Investment Climate in Subang

Dec, 03 2025

PR SUBANG - Subang Regent Reynaldy Putra Andita believes that Subang Regency now has all the necessary instruments to become an attractive industrial center for global investors. One of the main factors is the existence of Patimban Port, which is considered the ideal complement to support the era of industrialization in Subang.

“Subang is currently in a transition zone. With the presence of Patimban Port, industrial exports and imports will be easier, making Subang one of the main destinations for investors,” said the Regent during a working visit to the Class II Patimban Port Authority (KSOP) on Friday (8/29/25).

According to Reynaldy, not many regions have a strategic combination like Subang, with a port, industrial area, and well-preserved agricultural potential. This condition provides a strong foundation for creating a conducive investment climate.

He emphasized that the presence of large investments, such as two global electric car factories, BYD and Vinfast, will be the main drivers of economic growth.

“We are focusing on preparing the Patimban Port infrastructure. We must be ready to support this industrial transition,” he stated.

The Subang Regent also assured that the presence of investors will bring direct benefits to the community, particularly through job creation.

Therefore, he invited all elements of society to fully support this transformation process.

“For the people of Subang Regency, let us work together to ensure that it is not easy for Subang Regency to have a port and extraordinary industries,” he said.

“How our workforce will be absorbed must be our benchmark,” he added.

Reynaldy added that the Subang Regency Government is ready to provide certainty and full support to investors.

“We fully support and assist every stage (of investment) without discrimination, because in principle we welcome investors for the welfare of the people of Subang Regency,” he concluded.

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RKPD 2027 Development Planning Forum: Bandung City Government Focuses on Reducing Unemployment, Encouraging Investment, and Improving Infrastructure

The Bandung City Government has made reducing the open unemployment rate a top priority in its future development agenda. This was conveyed by Bandung Mayor, Muhammad Farhan, during the 2026 Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) Development Planning Forum (Musrenbang), held at Grandia Hotel on Thursday (April 9, 2026). Farhan stated that Bandung’s current open unemployment rate stands at 7.44 percent, higher than the average rate in West Java. This condition has become a major concern as it directly affects public welfare and economic growth. “This is a very significant challenge. We aim to drive Bandung’s economic growth to reach 7 to 8 percent within the next three years,” Farhan said. To achieve this target, the Bandung City Government will promote several leading economic sectors, one of which is the fashion industry. According to Farhan, Bandung has strong potential as a creative city closely associated with fashion trends. “Bandung must return to its identity as a fashion city. This is a sector that can be developed to create employment opportunities,” he said. In addition, the city government is paying serious attention to infrastructure improvements, particularly road conditions. Farhan acknowledged that the level of road serviceability in Bandung has declined. “It used to be above 95 percent, but now it is approaching 90 percent. This means that around 10 percent, or approximately 150 kilometers of roads, are in severely damaged condition,” he explained. He assured that road rehabilitation work would begin this month with a budget allocation of approximately IDR 300 billion. The initial phase will focus on 17 road segments and will be carried out collaboratively with the West Java Provincial Government. “Within the next one to two months, we will work together with the provincial government to accelerate road improvements and beautification efforts,” he said. On the other hand, Farhan emphasized that labor-intensive programs are only temporary solutions. For long-term solutions, the city government will encourage business growth to create sustainable employment opportunities. “The key is investment. Investment will generate business opportunities, and then we can match industry needs with workforce competencies,” he explained. He also highlighted the increasing number of productive-age migrants moving to Bandung. Based on Laci RW data, which has been recommended by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), there are approximately 150,000 productive-age migrants currently residing in the city. According to Farhan, this situation should be viewed as an opportunity by ensuring migrants have access to proper population administration services. “If they hold a Bandung identity card (KTP), their opportunities to access employment and government training programs will be much greater. Therefore, we encourage them to immediately process their residency administration,” he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the Bandung City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Edwin Senjaya, stated that planning is essential for ensuring targeted and effective development through the Musrenbang process. He described the city as a living entity that continuously evolves and requires adaptive public policies. “This Musrenbang serves as an important momentum to ensure that the policies adopted truly contribute to public welfare,” he said. Edwin also emphasized the DPRD’s commitment to supporting and overseeing development programs alongside the Bandung City Government, whether through Musrenbang, territorial initiative programs, or recommendations resulting from legislators’ constituency visits. “We are ready to serve as both a strategic partner and a critical partner to ensure Bandung’s development progresses optimally,” he stated. At the same event, Head of the Bandung City Regional Development Planning Agency (Bapperida), Anton Sunarwibowo, reported that the RKPD Musrenbang is a crucial stage in preparing the regional government’s work plan for 2027. He noted that a total of 3,452 community proposals had been submitted into the system, of which 3,269 proposals were approved and 152 were returned for revision. The total indicative budget allocation amounts to IDR 154 billion. “All proposals are currently undergoing final verification and will become part of the city-level Musrenbang agreement document,” Anton explained. The 2026 Bandung City RKPD Musrenbang was attended by approximately 360 participants representing various stakeholders, including government institutions, the DPRD, businesses, academics, and community groups. The forum serves as a strategic platform for formulating a more inclusive and sustainable development direction for Bandung City. [Source]

Jun, 03 2026

West Java Provincial Government is implementing a persuasive strategy, because investment is not yet in line with labor absorption

INILAHKORAN, Bandung - The West Java Provincial Government is now implementing a persuasive strategy because large investments are not yet in line with labor absorption. West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman said that the realization of investment in West Java, which reached IDR 210.6 trillion in 2023, in fact did not have a significant impact on labor absorption. This is because the majority of investment entering West Java is for capital-intensive industries that do not require a lot of labor absorption. It is not surprising that from data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of unemployed in February 2024 is still quite high, namely 1.79 million people. There is only a decrease of 217 thousand people compared to February 2023 or around two million unemployed in West Java. "This should be balanced. The fact is that it is not as easy as imagined. Maybe the absorption capacity of the workforce is limited," said Regional Secretary Herman at Gedung Sate, Bandung City recently. Therefore, this capital-intensive industry must be overcome by creating skilled human resources (HR). What industrial needs are, must be able to be prepared by institutions that produce workers, so that they can be absorbed. "For example, for an electric car factory. I think that is very specific and requires workers who have skills," he said. Apart from that, persuasive efforts must also be made to prevent mass layoffs. The government must compromise, find solutions so that the industry will survive. "Even though we also understand, currently it is not as easy as imagined, the situation is difficult," he said. Not only that, creating a safe and comfortable ecosystem for investors is also mandatory. One of them is by making it easier to obtain business permits. "It is ensured that licensing must be as easy as possible. Faster, cheaper, easier, better and safer so that the investment ecosystem is built," said Regional Secretary Herman. Then the West Java Provincial Government, continued Regional Secretary Herman, also encouraged MSMEs. One of them is by providing capital flexibility, both through banks and BUMDs so that they can develop their businesses. "We subsidize interest. We can't get caught up in loan sharks, emok banks. We have cooperatives, BUMDes, I think many of them include BJB. We are continuing to push so that districts/cities also work together with us," he added. So he said, if layoffs must occur. At least there is an option for people, by starting entrepreneurship. The hope is that social inequality and unemployment can be reduced. "Work is not the only solution. Entrepreneurship is no less important. Everything must be worked on, the important thing is that unemployment, poverty and the Gini index fall," he stressed. (SOURCE)

Oct, 29 2024

Bey Commitments to Increase Cirebon Rattan Exports

PORTALJABAR, KAB. CIREBON - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin is committed to increasing exports of Cirebon rattan products to various countries in Asia and Australia. This became known after exports of rattan products in 2023 decreased due to the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war. "Our rattan exports in 2023 will decrease compared to 2022. I hope it will increase again this year, we will look for markets in other countries," said Bey when met after inspecting rattan production at the Cirebon Rattan Industry Development Service Unit, Tegalwangi Village, Wednesday (3/1/2024) . Bey said that apart from looking for new markets, rattan products would be further developed. "This must be further developed in the future because this is one of our superior products, so there must be more product diversification," he said. Bey said that the prospects for typical Cirebon rattan products so far are very good. On average, rattan that is exported is processed into furniture products. "The prospects for rattan are very good, and this is one of West Java's superior products that has been around for decades," he said. During the inspection at the Service Unit under the Processed Food and Packaging Industry UPTD of the West Java Industry and Trade Department, workers who were local residents were seen producing rattan into chairs, tables, cupboards and wickerwork. Cirebon Regency has long been known as an exporter of processed rattan. Tegalwangi Village in Weru District even has a Galmantro Rattan tourist village, where almost all the residents are rattan craftsmen. "The rattan industry here (Tegalwangi) has been around for a long time," said Bey. (SOURCE)

Jan, 11 2024

DPMPTSP Cianjur: Investment Realization in 2024 Reaches 111 Percent

NERACA Cianjur - The Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Office (DPMPTSP) of Cianjur Regency, West Java, recorded investment realization throughout 2024 from January to December reaching IDR 2.04 trillion or 111.83 percent of the target. Head of DPMPTSP Cianjur Dadan Ginanjar in Cianjur, Thursday (2/1), said the 2024 investment target of IDR 1.82 trillion could be achieved in the second week of December 2024. "The exceeding of the 2024 investment realization cannot be separated from the high trust of various groups of people and investors to invest their capital in Cianjur," he said. Collaboration and cooperation of various parties and supported by the new Cianjur Regional Spatial Planning (RTRW) Regional Regulation Number 7 of 2024 to further ensure investment guarantees in the future. Various programs that make it easier for investors to invest are provided by the Cianjur Regency Government, such as providing incentives to business actors in the form of tax relief or levies based on Cianjur Regional Regulation Number 13 of 2023 concerning the Provision of Incentives and Investment Facilities. "The Regent of Cianjur together with the Cianjur Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) also guarantees the security and ease of investment, so that from the beginning to the middle of the year the number of investors entering Cianjur continues to increase," he said. He hopes that the revised RTRW Regional Regulation that has been completed and ratified can increase investment figures in 2025 so that his party will intensify socialization to investors and potential investors from within and outside Cianjur. "We hope that the target for investment realization in 2025, which will definitely increase, can be achieved before the end of the year, along with socialization to investors who will invest in various fields in Cianjur," he said. Meanwhile, the highest investment contributor comes from micro and small business permits (IUMK), the largest contributor to investment in Cianjur from 11 sectors in the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing through the Online Single Submission System (OSS RBA). Meanwhile, other investment achievements in Cianjur that contribute quite high are the trade and services sector, foreign investment (PMA) and Investment Activity Reports from 10 sectors, the largest of which is the energy and mining sector. "Various programs to attract investors to come and invest in Cianjur have been carried out for the past two years, so that the development of investment in various fields is wide open," he said. Ant (SOURCE)

Mar, 14 2025

Foreign Investment Entering IKN IDR 1.15 Trillion Groundbreaking Phase Eight

Penajam Paser Utara (ANTARA) - Foreign or foreign investment has entered the Archipelago Capital (IKN), Indonesia's new capital city located in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan Province, at the laying of the first stone marking the start of new physical development (groundbreaking ) stage eight reached IDR 1.15 trillion. "Foreign investment has entered IKN at the eight-day groundbreaking stage today," said President Joko Widodo in Sepaku, North Penajam Paser Regency, Wednesday. "Foreign investment has entered IKN from Australia in the education sector, as well as Russia and China in the property sector," he added The investment value from Australia is IDR 150 billion, Russia's investment value is IDR 500 billion and China's investment value is IDR 500 billion, said President Jokowi, when interviewed after the eighth phase of groundbreaking activities in Nusantara City, located in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency. Many foreign investors signed an initial commitment document for cooperation (letter of intent/LoI) in the development of Indonesia's future capital city. However, if it is not immediately approved, it must first go through a selection process to adapt the concept for the development of Indonesia's new capital city. "Adapting to existing needs in IKN, so that a good ecosystem is built, so that Nusantara City becomes an attractive location," explained Jokowi. Then there are also two local investments in groundbreaking marking the start of the new physical phase eight in Indonesia's new capital city, with an investment value of IDR 100 billion and IDR 25 billion respectively. Investment confidence from within and outside the country illustrates that Nusantara City is a very attractive place for investment. However, according to the President, the construction of government facilities is entirely handled by the government. The groundbreaking of phase eight in Nusantara City is not the end before the head of state's term of office ends, it could be that within the next week, many investors will want to lay the first stone for new physical development, said President Jokowi. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

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