The development of economic areas in northern West Java continues to be a focus of the regional government to encourage new economic growth. One of the areas currently being promoted is the Rebana Area, which is projected to become a new industrial and investment center in the province.

The Rebana Area covers several strategic regions in West Java, including Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, Kuningan, Sumedang, Cirebon, and Cirebon City. The region is considered to have a strategic position because it is supported by major infrastructure built by the government, such as Kertajati International Airport and Patimban Port.

The Chairman of the West Java DPRD, Buky Wibawa Karya Guna, said that his party has high expectations for the development of the area because it is considered capable of becoming a new economic driver for the people of West Java. Buky conveyed this in a discussion with the Rebana Area Management Agency led by Helmy Yahya as the Chief Executive.

Helmy Yahya explained that the Rebana Area has various major potentials that can be maximized, especially with the support of strategic infrastructure already available. He mentioned that the presence of an international airport and a major port is a competitive advantage for the region to attract investment.

“God willing, this will become a major development project. We have all the potential, there is Kertajati Airport and also Patimban Port,” said Helmy, Monday, March 16, 2026.

According to him, in the future the management of the area is also planned to be developed in the form of a business entity. He said this would make management more flexible and not entirely dependent on the government budget.

“If it becomes a business entity it will be easier because it can run business to business and will not become a burden on the government. From there it can also generate non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from the services provided,” said Helmy.

Meanwhile, Buky emphasized that the development of the Rebana Area should not only focus on physical development or infrastructure, but must also pay attention to the readiness of human resources in surrounding areas. He assessed that industrial area development must be accompanied by community capacity building programs so that local residents can directly participate and benefit from the development.

“As a representative of the DPRD, of course we have high expectations for the development of this area. But the most important thing is to continue paying attention to social aspects. The President has designed the development of the area, so the human resources must also be prepared first through various training and education programs. I want there to be a balance between infrastructure development and the development of community capabilities,” he said.

Buky added that the main objective of developing the Rebana Area is to improve the welfare of the people evenly across West Java, especially in the northern region which is considered to still have great potential for development. He also emphasized that the West Java DPRD will continue to support various development programs carried out by both the regional and central governments.

“In principle, the West Java DPRD will certainly continue to support various development programs carried out by the government. Because in the end we share the same goal, which is to ensure that development truly brings benefits to the people of West Java,” he stressed.

With the support of strategic infrastructure, industrial areas, and pro-investment government policies, the Rebana Area is expected to become a new center of economic growth. This can create opportunities to open wide employment while also increasing the economic competitiveness of West Java at both the national and global levels.

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