News - The West Java Provincial Government is Optimistic About Economic Growth Reaching 6 Percent

The West Java Provincial Government is Optimistic About Economic Growth Reaching 6 Percent

Dec, 29 2025

KBRN, Bandung: The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) is optimistic that its economic growth rate can reach 5.5 to 6 percent in 2026. This was conveyed by the Regional Secretary (Sekda) of the West Java Provincial Government, Herman Suryatman, in a press statement on Saturday (December 27, 2025).

According to him, this optimism is based on the numerous development activities, particularly infrastructure, expected in 2026. This will result in increased investment and strengthened production activities.

"Currently, our LPE is above the national average of 5.2 percent. Next year, we are optimistic that it can reach 5.5 to 6 percent," he said on Saturday (December 27, 2025).

He also stated that the benefits of the infrastructure development being accelerated will begin to have a significant impact in 2026, accompanied by increased employment and industrial production capacity.

"With solidity across all components and strong leadership, this is reflected in Governor KDM's strong leadership in accelerating development in West Java," he said.

Herman added that West Java's provincial revenue realization has reached between 85 and 90 percent of the target. He is confident that by the end of 2025, the figure will reach above 95 percent, as will West Java Provincial Government spending.

He also mentioned that West Java is experiencing a foreign trade surplus, also known as exports. The West Java Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded West Java's exports in October 2025 at USD 3.36 billion, a 2.69 percent increase compared to USD 3.27 billion in September 2025.

"Cumulatively, West Java's exports from January 2025 to October 2025 increased by 2.31 percent compared to the same period in 2024. This indicates a positive trend for the West Java economy," he said.

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Investment in Cirebon reached IDR 939.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024

"Investment realization in Cirebon has only reached 29.06 percent of the target set in 2024 of IDR 3.23 trillion" Cirebon (ANTARA) - Investment realization in Cirebon Regency, West Java, reached IDR 939.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024 with the most dominant sector for investment being the industrial sector. "Investment realization in Cirebon has only reached 29.06 percent of the target set for 2024 of IDR 3.23 trillion," said Head of the Cirebon Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Dede Sudiono in Cirebon, Monday. Based on data, he said, the highest investment realization occurred in the leather goods and footwear industrial sector, which reached IDR 82.93 billion. Then, the rubber and plastic industry also made a significant contribution to investment realization in Cirebon Regency, namely around IDR 67.65 billion. Dede said that positive results were also seen in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, with realized capital investment recorded at IDR 49.61 billion. "For other industrial sectors, we recorded investment achievements reaching IDR 166.62 billion," he said. Apart from industry, according to him, quite large investment figures also occurred in other service sectors with a realization of IDR 142.57 billion, followed by the housing, industrial area and office sectors of around IDR 73.06 billion. Dede explained that to achieve the target by the end of 2024, his party has implemented various policies that make investment easier in Cirebon Regency, one of which is by implementing integrated licensing, so that investors can invest capital in several potential sectors in Cirebon Regency. “Licensing can now be done digitally. "So it makes it easier for investors to invest their capital," he said. He added that with a good investment climate, it will be able to open up job opportunities for residents so that it will also have an impact on reducing the unemployment rate. "During the first quarter of this year, investment activities could absorb up to 3,322 local workers in Cirebon Regency. "Meanwhile, foreign workers only make up 15 percent," he said. (SOURCE)

Jun, 13 2024

Bey Machmudin Invites Architects to Create Environmentally Friendly Designs for Sustainable Development

POJOKSATU.id, Bandung City - Acting Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, called on all architects to create environmentally friendly building designs to support sustainable development in West Java. In his speech at the Awarding Night of the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI) Jabar Award, at Savoy Homan Hotel, Bandung City, Saturday (27/7/2024), Bey Machmudin emphasized the importance of applying safe construction technology, using environmentally friendly building materials, and utilizing renewable energy such as solar power. “I hope that architects in West Java continue to develop themselves, broaden their horizons and adopt the latest technology in every work produced,” he said. Bey also invited stakeholders to continue to work together in creating an environment that supports the development of architecture in West Java. “The West Java Provincial Government is committed to supporting every initiative that aims to improve the quality of development and people's lives,” he said. He also appreciated the architects who have contributed their works to the development of West Java. He said architecture has an important role in shaping the face and identity of a region. “Good architecture not only reflects beauty and aesthetics but must also be able to answer the challenges of the times, be environmentally friendly and sustainable,” he said. In recent years, Bey said he has seen many architectural works that have had a positive impact on the people of West Java. Both in terms of economy, social and culture. “I am very proud to see the development and innovation that has been done by architects in West Java. This is proof that our architects are able to answer the challenges and needs of society,” he said. Through this award, Bey hopes to motivate architects to continue working and contributing their best for the progress of West Java. “To all the architects present, I thank you for your dedication and hard work in building a better West Java,” he said. “Let us make this a momentum to continue to innovate and collaborate for mutual progress,” Bey concluded. SOURCE

Jul, 29 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

Reaching the 2024 Investment Target, West Java Will Optimize Supporting Infrastructure More

Bandung, Sonora.ID - The Provincial Government (Pemprov) is targeting the investment value in West Java (Jabar) in 2024 to increase compared to the investment value achieved in 2023. Daily Executive (Plh) West Java Regional Secretary (Sekda) Taufiq Budi Santoso, after opening the Bewara West Java (Beja) event at Gedung Sate, Tuesday (30/1/2024) said that the investment target in West Java in 2024 is IDR 250 trillion. "In 2023, the investment value in West Java will be IDR 210 trillion, this year the target is IDR 250 trillion," said Taufiq Budi to the media. "For this reason, we must optimize development in various infrastructure so that the target value of investment entering West Java is achieved," said Taufiq. Taufiq said that development of various infrastructure would be accelerated, such as the construction of waste processing facilities in Nambo, Lengok Nangka and Cirebon Raya. "Then there are also DJs from Bekasi, Karawang and Purwakarta," said Taufiq. Apart from that, said Taufiq, sustainable development is also carried out in the transportation sector. "Other developments that we are preparing include transportation facilities, such as railways. For Greater Bandung, we can confirm the funding, whether it will be blended finance between PPP and APBN and APBD funding sources, we are also preparing this," said Taufik. "Then also the supporting facilities for Kertajati Airport. We also have to optimize this. Hopefully this can become an outlet and inlet using flights or air transportation," explained Taufiq. "We are also optimizing Patimban Port for sea transportation, and hopefully this will become an outlet and inlet for West Java," he added. Taufiq also said that West Java Province, with an investment target of IDR 250 trillion this year, must also be encouraged with various supporting facilities so that this target can be achieved. Meanwhile, Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yulistiani, said that West Java has always been an investment champion. Where for 5 consecutive years the investment target can be achieved. "In 2023 alone, investment in West Java will reach 210 trillion. This number will increase by 112 percent compared to 2022," said Nining. Nining said, one of the efforts made by the West Java Provincial Government to achieve investment targets was to provide easy licensing services for investment. Nining also said that in West Java there are four things that are the focus for increasing investment, namely infrastructure for tourism, downstream and renewable energy, and technology-based investment. "There are four things that are the focus of development to support this investment achievement, namely tourism infrastructure development, downstreaming, renewable energy and technology-based ones, because there is also a lot of capital-intensive industrial investment entering West Java," said Nining. Nining also said that the investment sector in West Java is still in the metal industry, transportation, energy, processed food and beverages and housing. "So far investment in West Java is quite evenly distributed, both in the Central, North, South and East regions," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Jan, 31 2024

West Java Prepares Five Regions for Semiconductor and Data Center Development

The West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) is developing investment clusters across 27 regencies and cities to attract capital-intensive investments in leading sectors, particularly semiconductors and data centers. Head of West Java DPMPTSP, Dedi Taufik, stated that the agency has observed a shift in global investment trends in recent years—from infrastructure-focused investments toward high-technology sectors. “We are implementing a thematic regional investment approach in West Java,” Dedi said on Monday (February 23, 2026). Global Trends: AI and CHIPS Policies Drive Semiconductor Growth By 2025, global investment trends are expected to be dominated by the data center and semiconductor sectors, both of which are experiencing significant growth. Data centers alone are projected to account for approximately one-fifth of the total value of new global investment projects. According to Dedi, the surge in semiconductor project value—often disproportionate to the number of projects—is driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip sovereignty policies such as the CHIPS and Science Act in the United States, as well as similar initiatives in Europe and Asia. He added that global capital flows are becoming increasingly selective, prioritizing high-value strategic projects rather than conventional factory expansions. Meanwhile, several sectors—including infrastructure, renewable energy, and tariff-sensitive industries such as textiles, electronics, and machinery—have experienced declining investment. Five Regions Prepared Based on investment cluster mapping, five regions in West Java are being prepared as hubs for the development of downstream electronics and semiconductor industries, namely: Bekasi Regency Karawang Regency Subang Regency Purwakarta Regency Sukabumi Regency In addition, West Java is projected to become a national hub for digital economy development and data center investment. Currently, more than 30 companies have already invested in data center projects across the province. The primary locations for data center investments are located in the industrial areas of Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, and Purwakarta Regency. By 2025, the Bodekarpur region is expected to record approximately Rp26 trillion in investment in the information and communications sector, while the Greater Bandung region is projected to attract around Rp3.40 trillion. [Source]

Mar, 11 2026

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