News - West Java Accelerates Investment Drive as Governor Dedi Mulyadi Prioritizes Roads, Ports, and Infrastructure Development

West Java Accelerates Investment Drive as Governor Dedi Mulyadi Prioritizes Roads, Ports, and Infrastructure Development

Jun, 30 2026

The West Java Provincial Government is accelerating efforts to strengthen the province's investment ecosystem by improving infrastructure connectivity, enhancing the quality of human resources, and encouraging businesses to play a greater role in supporting regional economic growth.

The commitment was reaffirmed by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi during the inauguration of the 2026–2031 Executive Board of the West Java chapter of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) in Bandung on Friday (June 26, 2026).

Dedi emphasized that the development of industrial estates must be supported by integrated infrastructure with direct access to seaports. According to him, seamless connectivity between toll roads, national roads, provincial roads, and district roads is essential to strengthening the competitiveness of West Java's industrial sector.

"We want to connect our entire road network to the ports. If we have industrial estates without supporting port infrastructure, export activities will continue to depend on ports in other provinces. As a result, the value of our products will be recorded as originating from other regions rather than from West Java," Dedi said.

In addition to strengthening logistics connectivity, Dedi urged companies operating in West Java to register their Taxpayer Identification Numbers (NPWP) in the province so that regional tax revenues can increase and the economic benefits can be returned to local communities.

He noted that businesses have long benefited from various public services and facilities provided by the provincial government, including infrastructure, public services, and security.

"Tax contributions should also return to West Java so they can support regional development and improve the welfare of our communities," he stressed.

Dedi further emphasized that the economic benefits generated by industrial activities should reach rural communities, ensuring that industrial growth contributes directly to the development of surrounding areas.

To support industrial utilities, the provincial government is preparing to develop a raw water supply network for industrial estates to reduce dependence on groundwater extraction. Water demand will be supplied from sources such as the Citarum River and the Jatigede Reservoir.

The government is also accelerating the expansion of digital infrastructure to facilitate the transformation of industrial estates into more modern, efficient, and competitive economic zones.

In the labor sector, Dedi aims to develop a highly skilled workforce by strengthening vocational education. The provincial government plans to increase the proportion of industrial training relative to classroom-based instruction, particularly during students' final year of study.

"Students who have gained practical industrial experience will be better prepared to enter the workforce immediately after graduation, helping to reduce unemployment," he said.

Meanwhile, Ning Wahyu Astutik, Chair of the West Java APINDO Executive Board for the 2026–2031 term, stated that the organization would prioritize job creation by attracting more investment despite ongoing global economic challenges.

According to Ning, West Java remains one of Indonesia's leading investment destinations due to its large labor force, extensive land availability, and the provincial government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment.

"I want to ensure that employment opportunities continue to grow through new investment in West Java. Despite the ongoing uncertainties in the global economy, West Java remains an attractive destination for investors," she said.

The West Java APINDO will also strengthen its organizational network at the regency and municipal levels to become a more effective strategic partner for local governments in promoting regional economic growth and investment.

At the same time, Ning acknowledged that businesses continue to face risks stemming from the global economic slowdown, which could potentially lead to workforce reductions. Declining export demand, particularly from the United States and the Middle East, has begun to put pressure on labor-intensive industries such as textiles, garments, and footwear manufacturing.

Nevertheless, she expressed confidence that close collaboration between the provincial government and the business community would preserve a favorable investment climate, support existing industries, and attract new investments, allowing West Java to maintain its role as one of Indonesia's primary engines of economic growth.

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The West Java Trade and Industry Reminds of the Importance of Data to Remain Resilient

DARA – The manufacturing sector continues to solidify its position as a key pillar of the West Java economy. Based on the latest data through the second quarter of 2025, this sector recorded positive performance in terms of growth, contribution to Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), and employment. The Head of the West Java Industry and Trade Office, Nining Yuliastiani, revealed that the manufacturing sector in West Java has demonstrated extraordinary resilience amid shifting global market dynamics. "The manufacturing industry remains the backbone of our economy," Nining said in a statement in Bandung. According to Nining, the data shows a shift in industrial growth subsectors. While in 2010 the food and beverage industry led the way with 8.7 percent growth, in the second quarter of 2025 the paper and paper products subsector now holds the highest growth position at 6.1 percent, followed by wood and wood products at 5.6 percent. "Although growth has slowed to 5.5 percent, the food and beverage industry remains a stable and primary supporter of West Java's industry," she said. In terms of contribution to GRDP, the metal industry remains the mainstay, despite experiencing a decline from 10.6 percent in 2010 to 7.7 percent in the second quarter of 2025. Conversely, the textile and clothing and food and beverage sub-sectors have shown an increasing trend, contributing to 6.2 percent and 6.0 percent, respectively. Nining also highlighted the dominance of investment in this sector. Data from the third quarter of 2025 shows differences in the characteristics of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). "Foreign investment (FDI) in West Java is currently dominated by the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, reaching 12.7 percent. Meanwhile, for domestic investment (DDI), the food industry remains the leading player, with a share of 12.1 percent," Nining explained. With this achievement, the West Java Provincial Government is optimistic that strengthening labor-intensive industries and downstream chemical industries will continue to maintain West Java's economic stability throughout 2025 and into 2026. However, he emphasized that West Java's industrial strength will not be fully visible without complete data in the National Industrial Information System (SIINas). "The industrial sector is the largest contributor to West Java's economy. However, if reporting is low, the true added value is not captured. We are undervalued, referring to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), which shows the manufacturing industry's contribution reached IDR 311.6 trillion, or 40.94% of West Java's total GRDP," he said. He added that much of West Java's industrial production differs from recorded figures due to underreporting. "To achieve the fourth quarter growth target, we cannot rely on physical development. The only way is to capture data, to collect data that has not been reported," he stressed. The latest data shows that the SIINas reporting rate has only reached 33.5%. This low compliance of industry players means that the regional GRDP calculation does not reflect the true condition. Regarding policy direction, Nining stated that the West Java Department of Industry and Trade has prepared steps to accelerate the use of SIINas, starting with information dissemination via email and WhatsApp, outreach and technical guidance on SIINas account registration and quarterly SIINas reporting, and establishing a helpdesk to facilitate the registration and reporting processes for industry. She emphasized that regencies/cities also need to directly monitor industries in their respective regions to prevent potential data loss or unrecorded data. She believes that every report received is a crucial part of the effort to achieve accurate and accountable industry data. [SOURCE]

Dec, 23 2025

More than 100 Leading MSMEs Participate in West Java Creative Work Events and Crafts Week 2024

The annual West Java Creative Works and West Java Crafts Week (KKJB PKJB) 2024 event will be held again at the end of June. This activity is a synergy between the West Java Provincial Government, Dekranasda, and Bank Indonesia. Kadisperindag West Java, Noneng Komara Nengsih said, this annual event encourages increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs in West Java. Apart from that, this event also supports the National Movement Proudly Made in Indonesia and Proud to Travel in Indonesia (Gernas BBI and BWI). "The West Java Creative Work and Crafts Week event is part of support for Gernas BBI and BWI. "Especially in encouraging increased competitiveness of creative MSMEs in West Java," he said, Monday (24/6/2024). Furthermore, there were around 100 leading MSMEs in West Java who took part in this event. Starting from crafts, fashion, culinary, to the creative industry. "A total of 27 district/city dekranasda throughout West Java participated in enlivening the West Java Creative Work and Crafts Week activities. There was a fashion show with all OPDs of West Java Province. "As well as showcasing the superior creative products of each region," he said. He explained that in showcasing the region's superior products, his party would encourage and facilitate trade promotions. In this case, go digital go export through business matching with potential buyers. Source

Jun, 24 2024

Sustaining the Jatiluhur Dam: A Strategic Infrastructure Supporting Food Self-Sufficiency in West Java

The Ir. H. Djuanda Dam, more commonly known as the Jatiluhur Reservoir, is the largest dam in Indonesia. Construction began in 1957, and it was officially inaugurated on August 26, 1967. The dam is located in Jatiluhur District, Purwakarta Regency, West Java Province, approximately 9 kilometers from the city center. After more than five decades of operation, maintaining this 58-year-old dam has become increasingly complex. Challenges range from worsening water quality caused by upstream pollution in the Citarum River to human activities that contribute to damage to power generation turbines, water gates, and dam structures. The operation and maintenance of Jatiluhur Dam are carried out by Perum Jasa Tirta II, while rehabilitation and improvement works continue to be undertaken by the Citarum River Basin Organization (BBWS Citarum). BBWS Citarum plays a strategic role in ensuring the sustainability of the Ir. H. Djuanda Dam through various infrastructure rehabilitation programs. The dam has an inundation area of approximately 8,300 hectares and a storage capacity of 2.44 billion cubic meters. It serves as a hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 187.5 MW supplying electricity to the Java–Bali region and provides irrigation water to the Jatiluhur Irrigation Area, which covers 242,000 hectares. Given its extensive irrigation coverage, Jatiluhur Dam serves as a backbone of Indonesia’s national food security. However, challenges within the irrigation system continue to emerge. To address these issues, BBWS Citarum has implemented the Strategic Irrigation Modernization and Urgent Rehabilitation Project (SIMURP). This program aims to establish efficient, measurable, and sustainable water management practices in support of national food self-sufficiency. SIMURP applies the principles of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), where irrigation is adjusted according to crop growth stages. During the planting season, higher water discharge is provided to optimally saturate the soil. During the growth phase, water discharge is reduced to improve efficiency. As harvest approaches, water is supplied in sufficient quantities to prevent excessively soft soil, thereby facilitating harvesting activities. This CSA approach has proven successful in increasing rice productivity across Indonesia. In 2024, based on data from 41 sample locations, average rice productivity increased by 1.28 tons of harvested dry grain per hectare. One notable success story can be found in the Cengkong Secondary Canal in Karawang Regency. Rice productivity increased from 5–6 tons to 7–8 tons per hectare following the modernization of a 3.7-kilometer irrigation network serving 382 hectares of rice fields across three villages: Sukasari, Karangsari, and Darawolong. Thanks to ongoing irrigation modernization efforts, the government’s commitment to managing irrigation water availability has produced tangible results. On Wednesday (January 7), President Prabowo Subianto officially declared that Indonesia had achieved national food self-sufficiency. The announcement was made during the National Harvest Celebration and Food Self-Sufficiency Declaration held in Kertamukti Village, Cilebar District, Karawang Regency. The harvest was supported by irrigation water supplied through the Tanjungsari Secondary Canal, which is part of the Jatiluhur Irrigation Area serving 237,790 hectares of agricultural land across Indramayu, Subang, Karawang, Bekasi, and Purwakarta Regencies. This demonstrates the vital role of the Ir. H. Djuanda Dam in storing water and the Jatiluhur Irrigation Area in distributing it, both of which have significantly contributed to Indonesia’s achievement of food self-sufficiency. As such, this monumental national asset must continue to be preserved so that its benefits remain sustainable and far-reaching. Through BBWS Citarum, the Directorate General of Water Resources of the Ministry of Public Works actively contributes to achieving national development priorities by ensuring the availability and management of irrigation water within the Jatiluhur Irrigation Area. This effort supports the lifeblood of Indonesia’s food self-sufficiency program while continuing to improve public welfare. [Source]

Jun, 03 2026

Acting Mayor of Bandung Determined to Bring MSMEs to Become Indonesia's Next Top Seller

PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - Acting The Mayor of Bandung, Bambang Tirtoyuliono, confirmed that he would continue to support Bandung City's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to be able to compete. Not only local but also global. One effort to be able to compete is through digitalization by MSME players. According to him, the role of digitalization is one of the most important strengthening aspects in increasing business scale and sales. "I am committed to providing full support in creating an environment that supports sustainable economic growth," said Bambang at the All Things Digital Literacy (Cereal) event with the theme "Become an Indonesian Top Seller!" (30/1/2023). The event was organized by the Bandung City Government, Ministry of Trade, Lazada Indonesia and Lampu.id. Bambang said that MSMEs must continue to adapt to every change that occurs. Especially with the increasingly rapid increase in globalization and digitalization. "The goal is to become the Indonesian Next Top Seller and make a positive contribution to the local economy," he said. He explained that the Bandung City Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperative Service recorded that there were 10,181 MSMEs. This number consists of culinary as much as 40.9 percent, services (10.1 percent), handicrafts (6.7 percent), fashion (16 percent), and others (26.2 percent). "From this total, it is able to absorb 26,226 workers, with a turnover of around IDR 1.3 trillion. We will support the success of every business actor, especially with confidence," he said. Lazada Indonesia's Vice President of Government Relations, Budi Primawan, said that the economy in the city of Bandung is growing very rapidly. Even during the pandemic, business actors were able to use technology to open businesses. "It's extraordinary that during the COVID-19 pandemic, people who wanted to open a business were able to use digital technology," he said. He hopes that current business actors who are taking part in the activity will be able to implement it well, so that it can be implemented and generate potential increased profits. "I hope to be able to produce great potential, and that it can be utilized so that entrepreneurs can strengthen their respective businesses," he said. In the same place, the Director of Electronic Systems Trading and Services Trading, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Rifan Ardianto appreciated the Bandung City Government and Lazada Indonesia for the development of the electronic systems trading or e-Commerce ecosystem. "We can recognize the importance of strengthening brands in MSME production in Indonesia," he said. (SOURCE)

Feb, 06 2024

Bandung City Wins & quot "The Most Attractive Investment Project & quot" Award at WJIS 2025

PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government has once again achieved a proud achievement on the regional stage. At the 7th West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) 2025, held at Pullman Bandung Grand Central on Friday (November 14, 2025), Bandung officially received the award for "The Most Attractive Investment Project." It is a prestigious award that confirms the city's competitiveness and charm as a leading investment destination in West Java. Since its inception in 2019, WJIS has become a benchmark for meetings between investors, industry players, and development stakeholders. Organized by the West Java DPMPTSP in collaboration with the West Java Provincial Bank Indonesia Representative Office, this event consistently presents strategic investment opportunities while strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors. This year, WJIS carries the theme “Strengthening Regional Resilience through Green Industry, SMART, Investment and Inclusive Growth” an agenda that emphasizes West Java’s commitment to green development, smart growth, and an inclusive economy. As Indonesia's largest economic center, West Java continues to attract global investors with its excellent opportunities in the infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and digital economy sectors. WJIS also serves as a dialogue and matchmaking space for investors to establish strategic partnerships and understand the latest policy directions shaping the regional business landscape. The WJIS 2025 agenda was dynamic, with discussions divided into four major groups: agriculture, industry and health, infrastructure and transportation, property and tourism, and the digital economy and MSMEs (exhibition). Each segment highlights superior potential and future investment opportunities, while echoing West Java's vision to remain the center of national economic growth. Of the various investment projects presented this year, the city of Bandung won the award for “The Most Attractive Investment Project”. This appreciation is proof of the Bandung City Government's success in designing and promoting strategic projects that are attractive to investors, both in terms of innovation, feasibility, and long-term economic impact. This recognition also reflects the City of Bandung's readiness to face new investment flows, especially those oriented towards sustainability, technology, and the development of the creative industry, sectors that have long been the city's economic identity. Through WJIS 2025, the West Java Provincial Government demonstrates strong optimism in strengthening its role as a national investment hub. With the award won by the City of Bandung, cooperation between the government, the business world, and the community is expected to become more solid in realizing inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Going forward, Bandung is projected to continue to be an investment magnet offering stability, creativity, innovation, and ease of doing business, making it one of the most competitive cities in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. [SOURCE]

Jan, 07 2026

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