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West Java Governor: Investment Must Benefit Communities and the Environment

Nov, 26 2025

Bandung (ANTARA) – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi reminded that investment should bring benefits to both the environment and local communities, not the opposite—such as causing water shortages, damaged roads, environmental degradation, or poor access to education and healthcare.

“Investment should provide benefits to its surroundings, from the environment to the people,” Dedi said on the sidelines of the 34th Apindo National Working Conference (Rakerkonas) in Bandung, Tuesday (Aug 5).

He pointed out that in many cases, companies’ operations have polluted their surroundings, but the compensation provided is often irrelevant or inadequate.

“When pollution occurs, it’s the community that suffers first. But in the end, companies only offer compensation in the form of groceries or milk. I reject that. Pollution has nothing to do with giving away food packages,” he stressed.

Dedi highlighted the large number of industrial companies producing air, noise, and liquid waste that directly affect residents. According to him, long-term solutions must focus on improving environmental infrastructure.

“Fix the waste management system. Don’t just hand out food packages. This has to be corrected immediately,” he said.

He also underlined that investment should create employment opportunities for local residents. However, he received reports of HR officers demanding illegal fees during recruitment processes.

“There are HR personnel who exploit local people—charging money for jobs. This is a serious issue. Starting August, I will take action in coordination with the police,” Dedi warned.

Dedi also vowed to crack down not only on internal corruption within companies, but also on external extortion from irresponsible groups that demand money through proposals or donation requests.

“Companies are being taxed twice. After paying official taxes, they are still pressured to contribute to certain events. If they refuse, they are threatened or boycotted. We will put this in order,” he said.

From the government side, Dedi reminded local administrations that industrial tax revenues must be used to improve the lives of surrounding communities.

“Too often, when tax revenue is distributed, it isn’t used for the benefit of the nearby villages. Instead, the funds go to official trips, not development,” he criticized.

To address this, the West Java Provincial Government will re-prioritize development programs in industrial-area villages so that no community feels left behind or is forced to seek unofficial support from companies.

“If the village is industry-based, then our focus must be on clean water, road infrastructure, housing for the poor, and schools. Everything must be well provided,” Dedi concluded.

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Acting Governor of West Java: Investment Efforts Play a Role in Economic Growth

Bandung (ANTARA) - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin emphasized that efforts to boost investment have yielded sweet results in West Java's economic growth rate, which remains stable. Bey said, in terms of economic growth, West Java's economy remained stable in the second quarter of 2024, with an annual growth rate of 4.95 percent. "This stability is largely driven by the investment sector, which grew by 1.40 percent," he said at the 2024 West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) in Bandung, Thursday. This surge in investment has had a significant impact on labor absorption from 119,866 workers in the first half of 2023 to 185,967 workers in the first half of 2024. "These figures clearly show a direct relationship between investment realization and job creation," he said. Bey pointed out that investment realization in West Java jumped from IDR 103.6 trillion in the first semester of 2023 to IDR 128.32 trillion in the first semester of 2024. This increase shows the attractiveness of this province and its success in creating a good investment climate. "More importantly, this increase in investment has a direct impact on job creation," he said. In the first semester of 2023, as many as 119,866 people were absorbed into the world of work, and this number increased sharply to 185,967 people in the first semester of 2024. Because of this, Bey ensures that there is a direct relationship between investment and employment, showing the important role of investment in West Java's economic growth. According to him, West Java's economic development is not just about numbers, but also about improving the quality of life, opening up opportunities and building a better future. Since 2010, economic growth has been stable at 5-6 percent with per capita income ranging from 2,300 US dollars to 2,500 US dollars. "This progress continues, building a strong foundation for future development," he said. (SOURCE)

Sep, 23 2024

The Economic Growth Rate in Bogor City Remains at 5.15 Percent, Investment Given Red Carpet Treatment

RADAR BOGOR – The economic growth rate of Bogor City has not moved far from the 5 percent mark, recording 5.15 percent throughout 2024, slightly above the national and West Java Province averages of 5 percent. While considered stable, this figure is viewed as insufficient to meet the long-term regional economic development targets. Therefore, the Bogor City Government (Pemkot Bogor) emphasizes the need for an extra strategy to push for higher growth. “This is part of the recovery and rebirth process of Bogor City’s economy post-Covid-19,” said Rudy Mashudi, Head of Bogor City Regional Development Planning Agency (Bapperida). According to Rudy, there are four factors influencing the economic growth rate: community consumption, government spending, investment, and exports-imports. On consumption, Rudy hopes that transactions in the community keep moving because the circulation of money among residents is a key pillar of growth. “A good economic condition helps people meet their needs and maintain purchasing power,” Rudy said. Government spending also plays a major role in driving the economy. With efficiency and budget reallocation, the impact of public spending is expected to be more felt. “This is also our way to ensure government spending is targeted appropriately and directly impacts the regional economy,” he explained. Investment is given special attention, with Pemkot Bogor opening wide the doors for outside capital expected to absorb local labor. “We need investment to drive job creation and increase the productivity of Bogor City’s economy,” emphasized Rudy. However, the national economic growth target of 8 percent by 2030 is considered challenging to achieve. Rudy said a phased strategy and extra hard work are needed to approach that figure. “It requires significant and planned efforts to elevate the economy to that level,” he added. He also cited external challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war and Palestine-Israel conflict, which add pressure on the global and national economy. “The global escalation also impacts regions, including Bogor City,” he said. Therefore, Pemkot Bogor aims for a more realistic short-term growth target of nearly 6 percent, expected by the end of 2025. “One way is by continuing to provide ease for investment in Bogor City,” he concluded. [SOURCE]

Nov, 18 2025

Indonesia's Giant Floating PLTS IDR 1.7 Trillion, Operating October 2023

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — President Director of State Electricity Company (Persero) or PLN Darmawan Prasodjo inspected the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) which is planned for commercial operation at the end of October 2023. The project has an investment of IDR 1.7 trillion. Darmawan said that currently his company is carrying out a number of trials to ensure that the electricity distributed from the PLTS with a capacity of 145 MWac or the equivalent of 192 MWp can be distributed properly. "I want to ensure the readiness of the Cirata floating PLTS to be operational. Currently we are carrying out various trials and ensuring that electricity from PLTS can be distributed properly. "We are optimistic that by the end of October 2023, this PLTS can be inaugurated," said Darmawan as quoted in a press release, Saturday (9/9/2023). Darmawan explained that the Cirata floating PLTS was the result of collaboration between the PLN Nusantara Power subholding and the energy company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Masdar. Through collaboration, this project is able to absorb more than 1,400 local workers. By applying sophisticated technology, this PLTS also creates new competencies for PLN. “Earlier I met several personnel, graduates of the best universities in this country. I asked a year ago whether they understood how to build and operate this floating PLTS? They know nothing about this. There are many challenges that must be resolved. "However, we managed to map these challenges," said Darmawan. He said the floating PLTS was located above the Cirata Reservoir, West Bandung, West Java. Spread across an area of 200 hectares built in 13 blocks with more than 340,000 solar panels, this PLTS is capable of producing 245 million kWh of clean energy per year and is capable of electrifying the equivalent of more than 50,000 houses, and will reduce carbon emissions by more than 200,000 tons per year. Meanwhile, with an investment value of IDR 1.7 trillion, this project is able to produce attractive investment returns, increase investor confidence and at the same time answer the challenge of clean energy. "This is also proof that PLN is able to present an attractive investment cooperation scheme so that it has succeeded in encouraging investor interest in developing renewable energy projects in other regions," he said. On the other hand, he ensured that PLN would continue to develop clean energy-based power plants. With clean energy potential reaching 360 GW, PLN is opening a space for investment cooperation for the development of clean energy in the country in realizing the 2060 Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target. On this occasion, Darmawan also launched the use of an electric boat called Nusantara e-Boat. The electric boat is used as an operational vehicle for Cirata floating PLTS officers. The floating PLTS, which is considered the largest in the Southeast Asia region, is supported by syndicated financing from three international banks, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Societe Generale and Standard Chatered with a value of around US$140 million. The plan is that the floating PLTS will supply around 245 million kWh of electricity every year. Meanwhile, the electricity tariff set from this solar plant is quite competitive at US$5.8 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). "This floating PLTS only uses around 25 percent of capacity, meaning we can still add up to 1 gigawatt," he said. The Cirata Floating PLTS will be run by Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi or PMSE, which is a joint venture formed by a consortium of PLN's subsidiary, PT PJB Investasi (PJBI) with a share share of 51 percent with a company from the United Arab Emirates, Masdar with a share share of 49 percent. Previously, President Joko Widodo or Jokowi pushed for a sustainable and mutually beneficial financing scheme to accelerate the energy transition in the Southeast Asia or ASEAN region. Jokowi conveyed this initiative in front of the leaders of Asean member countries and other delegates when opening the Asean Indo-Pacific Forum in Jakarta, Tuesday (5/9/2023). "Sustainable and innovative financing, Asean needs US$29.4 trillion for the energy transition," said Jokowi. This projection comes from research by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) for the period up to 2050. By then, countries in the Southeast Asia region are expected to have switched 100 percent to renewable electricity generation. Jokowi hopes that each ASEAN country can initiate innovative financing schemes through sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships to carry out the transition program. (SOURCE)

Oct, 03 2023

Bekasi Regency Wins Highest Investment Realization in West Java Province in 2023

CIKARANG PUSAT - The Bekasi Regency Government through the One Stop Integrated Services and Investment Service (DPMPTSP) released data on investment realization for Bekasi Regency per quarter III from January - September 2023. From this data, Bekasi Regency still received the title as the region with the highest investment realization in West Java Province, namely worth more than IDR 41.5 trillion. Or to be precise IDR 41,586,299,607,234. Meanwhile, in second place are Karawang Regency and Bogor Regency. Head of the One Stop Integrated Services and Investment Service (PMPTSP) Suhup stated that Bekasi Regency is still the champion at the provincial level in terms of investment realization. Suhup is optimistic that the target given by the West Java Provincial Government in realizing investment in Bekasi Regency of IDR 50 trillion in 2023 can be realized. "To get to the third quarter, we have reached IDR 41.5 trillion. This is extraordinary. In West Java we are still champions. Still far from other cities which are in positions 2 and 3," said Suhup in his office on Tuesday (31 /10/2023). He said that his optimism was not without reason, but because he saw that the investment climate in Bekasi Regency was very good, which encouraged investors to invest in the Bekasi Regency area. Apart from that, efforts to record investment coming into Bekasi Regency are also continuously carried out by companies. "In 2023, Bekasi Regency is targeting approximately IDR 50 trillion. Now the data released by BKPM has been released for the 3rd quarter. According to the target from this province, hopefully by the end of 2023 it can be achieved and we are optimistic, because to this day, investors are interested in come and invest still large capital," he said. According to him, DPMPTSP always urges these investors to continuously report on investments made in Bekasi Regency so that investment realization data collection continues to be updated. He also explained that the highest investment realization for foreign capital was occupied by Japanese investors. "So, Japan has the largest foreign capital. That's almost IDR 10.2 trillion. Second, Singapore is almost IDR 4.7 trillion. Then China is almost IDR 3.9 trillion, then South Korea is almost IDR 2.2 trillion," he said. Responding to the high realization of investment in Bekasi Regency, Suhup hopes that this will be accompanied by more optimal absorption of local labor. However, residents of Bekasi Regency must be able to compete to have skill standards determined independently by existing companies. "That's why we hope that the high realization of this investment will absorb local workers, but companies already have qualification standards to accept workers, this is something we must strive for together," he concluded. From the data released regarding this realization achievement, it is calculated from Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Investment (PMDN) up to the third quarter from January - September 2023. In detail, PMA investment is IDR 27.1 trillion while PMDN is IDR 14.4 trillion. Meanwhile, the highest business sector is occupied by housing, industrial areas and offices, valued at IDR 6.9 trillion, then the motor vehicle industry and other means of transportation sector at IDR 6.5 trillion. In third place is the Metal, Machinery and Electronics Industry sector with IDR 5.4 trillion. Of these three sectors, the first sector absorbs 9,144 workers, the second, 4,302 workers and the third sector 3,409 workers. Then, if we calculate the labor absorption in West Java Province, Bekasi Regency has absorbed around 37,175 workers, while below it is Karawang Regency with 26,125 workers, and Bogor Regency with 23,547 workers. From PMA it absorbs 21,730 workers, and from PMDN it absorbs 15,445 workers. (SOURCE)

Nov, 27 2023

West Java Investment Reaches Rp 218.2 Trillion, Employing Over 300,000 Workers

PROJABAR.COM - West Java's economy is showing encouraging performance. As of September 2025, investment realization in the province had reached IDR 218.2 trillion and successfully absorbed 303,469 workers. This achievement further solidifies West Java's position as a driving force for national investment. West Java Governor, Dedi Mulyadi, commended all levels of local government and industry players for synergizing to create a conducive investment climate. He emphasized his commitment to continue maintaining this climate by simplifying permits, building infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and comfort of investors. The contribution of investment to job creation is a tangible indicator of success. The employment figure of more than 300,000 people demonstrates the direct impact of economic growth on the community, through the creation of broader job opportunities. Real Impact on the Workforce and Industrial Sector This data complements the third quarter report of 2025, which recorded investment realization in West Java at IDR 77.1 trillion, the highest nationally. Significant investment growth, particularly in Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN), which surged 74.33%, has been a key driver of employment. The manufacturing sector remains a mainstay, not only contributing the largest portion of the regional economic structure but also absorbing a significant number of workers. The information and communications, trade, and real estate sectors also show increasing contributions. With strong investment realization and its impact on employment, West Java's economy is projected to continue growing sustainably. The Provincial Government will continue to focus on infrastructure development and bureaucratic efficiency to maintain this positive momentum. [SOURCE]

Dec, 18 2025

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