News - West Java Home to Southeast Asia's Largest and First Battery Cell Factory

West Java Home to Southeast Asia's Largest and First Battery Cell Factory

Jul, 08 2024

SuaraJabar.id - West Java is officially the site of the largest and first electric vehicle battery cell factory in Southeast Asia.

President Joko Widodo inaugurated the factory owned by PT Hyundai LG Indonesia (HLI) Green Power in the Karawang New Industry City (KNIC) area, West Teluk Jambe, Karawang Regency, Wednesday (3/7/2024).

President Jokowi was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Investment/BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang, Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir, and Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin.

"I inaugurate the factory and ecosystem as well as electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia," said Joko Widodo.

Before the inauguration, Jokowi first toured the HLI Green Power factory and then signed the hood of the Kona Electric car which first used locally made batteries.

In the review, Jokowi was accompanied by the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Korea Inkyo Cheong.

The battery cell factory, which stands on an area of 330,000 square meters, is capable of producing lithium ion battery cells with a total capacity of 10 GWH per year. The amount is to fulfill 150,000 units of electric vehicle batteries.

The first car to use this locally made battery is the all-new Hyundai Kona Electric. The car will soon be available in Indonesia with a price range of Rp500 million.

The initial investment for the factory was USD1.2 billion. The presence of this battery cell factory is expected to provide many positive things for West Java, such as increasing regional income through investment taxes, absorbing labor so as to reduce unemployment, and increasing the competitiveness of the West Java region itself.

Investment trends in West Java continue to be positive. West Java is home to 14,000 companies that currently exist with their investments.

In 2024, West Java contributed 148.5 percent of national investment growth or a value of around Rp210 trillion (both PMA and PMDN).

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Kemenkumham Jabar Participates in SAKICEUP BOSS! in Livestock Contest and Food Expo West Java Level in 2024

NAWACITAPOST.COM - In accordance with the direction of the Head of the West Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Masjuno, and the West Java Regional Office of Law and Human Rights, Andi Taletting Langi, through the Head of Legal Services, Ave Maria Sihombing, together with the Head of Subbid Yan AHU, Zaki Fauzi Ridwan and Head of Subbid Yan KI, Dona Prawisuda, gave attention to participating in SAKICEUP BOSS! (Means of Easing Fast Permits for Business Actors Acting On The Spot) coupled with the West Java Level Livestock Contest and Food Expo 2024 Thursday, (07/25/2024). In order to support the achievement of comprehensive investment and as an effort to improve the welfare of the community, the Regional Government of West Java Province is committed to being able to provide easy licensing services, especially for micro and small business actors. One of the efforts that will be made is the issuance of 1,000,000 (one million) Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and the provision of other business legality facilities to micro and small business actors throughout West Java. In order to accelerate the implementation of this matter, the DPMPTSP of West Java Province provides direct services to the potential location of micro and small business actors in the SAKICEUP BOSS! (Sarana Kemudahan Izin Cepat Untuk Pelaku Usaha Beraksi On The Spot) activity. Quoting what the Acting (Pj) Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin once said at the opening of the first inauguration of services at the West Java Province Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) Office. “West Java has received the first rank in public services from BKPM, for investment services West Java has won compared to other provinces. This shows that the service in West Java is very good,” said Bey. On this occasion also attended directly the Acting (Pj) Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin and the Head of the West Java Province Investment and Door Integrated Service, Nining Yuliastiani “Intellectual Property Services and AHU Services online this service process is easy, fast and clear in the implementation of public services”. Through the Sakiceup Boss program, it can integrate intellectual property rights creation services and General Legal Administration services such as the establishment of Individual Companies, Apostille / Legalization and Citizenship. This is proof of the commitment of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in providing excellent service to the community. This is not the first time the West Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has participated in this activity. In total, the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of West Java has participated in this activity 4 (four) times. 1. Garut 2. Purwakarta 3. West Bandung Regency and today the 4th in Bandung Regency. SOURCE

Jul, 26 2024

Waging system in West Java will be the International Standar

Caption: West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil chaired a Joint Leadership Meeting of the Provincial Regional Government OPD (Pemdaprov) in Gedung Sate, Bandung City, Monday (12/8/19).BANDUNG CITY--Provincial Government in West Java staged meetings with labor organizations of the UNITED NATIONS, namely the International Labour Organization (ILO) to discuss waging system in West Java.West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil led directly the meeting attended by the head of the region and head of the Department of Labor of the 27 district/city at Gedung Sate, Bandung, Monday (29/7/2019). In the meeting, the ILO proposed that labour waging system in West Java using international standards. This is to minimize the difference between the wages in each region, justice, labour and make more prosperous, as well as keeping investors from being moved out of West Java."The results of this meeting we will make waging system and justice in accordance with international standards so as can be keep the quality of economic of Jabar, prosperous laborers, also no investors who went out West," said Ridwan Kamil.Emil ? so Ridwan Kamil familiar accosted ? says there are currently 140 investors who cover and moved out West. "Almost all of the reason for that is because high wages," Emil added.According to Emil, waging system is decentralized (policy submitted to each head of District/City) participated and influenced the difference value of wages. Examples of significant difference i.e. UMK Pangandaran ($ 1, 6juta) and Karawang ($ 4.2 million)."Waging System we ' decentralized, head of the area given over to the second level, this also highlighted the ILO as it makes subjectivity difference in waging its value too much," said Emil.Next, technical system international standard would waging discussed the ILO together with the head of Department of labor in Jabar. In this meeting, any hope the industry type Emil each area in West Java will be uniformed into one type of business. "Suppose that in the manufacturing industry, specific West in Central Java textiles, making it clear what type of bankruptcy every province, because of its diversity of industry in one region has also been the cause of its diversity of wages," said Emil ended.----------------------------------HUMAS JABARHead of the Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of West Java Province Hermansyah

Aug, 16 2019

Here are 5 provinces that have promising investment potential in 2024, which ones are they?

Jakarta – Grant Thornton Indonesia in its report Unraveling Indonesia Prospects in 2024 stated that there are five provinces that will be the center of attention in 2024. The five provinces include North Maluku, Central Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, West Java and Riau. Grant Thornton Indonesia CEO Johanna Gani said that each province has a unique and promising economic landscape, and offers a variety of investment opportunities in the country. Joanna added that this report also provides an in-depth picture of economic conditions amidst global uncertainty and highlights the promising investment potential in the five leading provinces above. "Even though President Joko Widodo's change of leadership has created a wait-and-see attitude among some investors, Indonesia is still able to attract the interest of foreign investors. "Government infrastructure projects, development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) and consistent business-friendly policies," said Johanna in a press conference, Wednesday 27 March 2024. In the report, North Maluku was named as the province with the largest investment interest. The reason is, North Maluku is the largest nickel producer in Indonesia. North Maluku also recorded the fastest growth in Indonesia boasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 20.5 percent in 2023 driven by the nickel industry. “Investment in nickel mining and related manufacturing offers access to a rapidly growing market driven by global EV (electric vehicle) demand. Coupled with green initiatives, the market also offers a long-term sustainability commitment,” he explained. Then, Central Sulawesi is also another source of nickel. As the highest recipient of FDI in Indonesia, Central Sulawesi offers attractive opportunities for sustainable growth for investors seeking exposure to Indonesia's dynamic nickel landscape. East Kalimantan, is said to be a province that can offer double profits for investors in 2024. Its economy is strong, driven by mining, manufacturing and natural resources. "Now, transformational IKN projects add unprecedented potential, attracting investment in infrastructure, environmentally friendly technology and others," he said. Meanwhile, West Java, which is the manufacturing center in Indonesia, offers investors a proven track record and extraordinary electric vehicle potential. "West Java has become a major competitor and a manufacturing center accounting for 42.9 percent of GDP. West Java now also has rapidly growing electric vehicle battery production," added Johanna. Finally, Riau offers fertile ground for investors looking for sustainable profits in the agribusiness sector. As the largest CPO producer in the country, producing 20 percent of national production, Riau presents unique opportunities in processing palm oil and downstreaming its derivative products. “This growing sector, as well as a diversified economy in the fields of agriculture and mining. "Riau promises stable growth with projected GDP growth of 4.0-4.8 percent in 2024," he concluded. (*) (SOURCE)

Apr, 01 2024

Facing Economic Slowdown in 2024, West Java DPMPTSP Aims for Downstreaming Cake

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG -- The political year and global conditions that have not yet recovered mean that the economic slowdown will still occur in 2024. Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yulistiani, confirmed that the issue of an economic slowdown will still affect the rate of investment in 2024. However, opportunities remain. "All this time I have seen in West Java that when the economy slows down, it is because of global disruption which then has its influence and then weakens," he said at the Beja vol 1 event in the East Hall, Gedung Sate, Bandung, Tuesday (9/1/2024). According to him, West Java was affected by the slowdown due to the position of exports and industry, especially the manufacturing and processing sector which contributed 42% of the economic pie. "Well, I see that West Java must be certified for the types of industry in West Java, including renewable downstreaming," he said. Opportunities in this sector relate to plantations, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, maritime affairs, forestry. "Then the downstreaming from upstream to downstream is renewable. Except for downstreaming which is end product in nature. Like EVs, where we don't have the raw materials, right, [that] is in Sulawesi, Papua or Maluku," he said. According to him, downstream opportunities come from, for example, making batteries and battery packs as well as developing the electric vehicle industry. "We are directing this to West Java. Because the environment or ecosystem has been built in us," he said. Nining admitted that the opportunities and investor interest in this sector are quite positive, especially from countries in the Middle East and China. "They are responsive to wanting to develop the agricultural industry, all kinds of things. Agricultural farms and so on in West Java have huge potential because they see the potential for a food crisis in the future as well as their needs," he said. It is believed that Nining will get the downstream potential related to food from China, but not yet the same interest from Middle Eastern countries. "Because our exports to China are related to food. They have seen this, including in the Middle East," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Jan, 22 2024

Receive the Governor of West Java, Minister of Agriculture Amran Affirms National Agricultural Land Management

KABARIKA.ID, JAKARTA - Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman affirmed his commitment to encourage investment while maintaining the national Sustainable Food Agricultural Land (LP2B). According to him, the existence of agricultural land is the foundation of national food security that should not be compromised. This was conveyed in the time of receiving the visit of the Governor of West Java (Jabar) at the Head Office of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan). In the meeting, the two discussed the agricultural sector, plantations, downstream, and increased rice and food production and investment potential, especially in West Java. "The Governor said that in Subang will be built a car factory with an investment value of around Rp33 trillion. Incidentally, some of the planned land is rice fields. We will resolve this obstacle together to keep the investment going and the jobs open. However, if there is a transfer of agricultural land, we assert that the land must be replaced at least three times the area of land that is diverted so that farmers still have a decent replacement land," said Minister Amran when receiving an audience of the Governor of West Java, Wednesday (13/8/2025). Minister Amran said he did not close the investment that entered Indonesia because this was able to open jobs for the people of Indonesia. However, this is asked not to interfere with the area of agricultural land. "Currently, we are actively doing an increase in production, we can see our current high rice production data in history, so the existing agricultural land is optimized to pursue our production targets," said the Minister of Agriculture. In addition, at the meeting, the Minister of Agriculture Amran also at the same time checks the achievement of food production of West Java Province which is currently ranked third nationally. The Chairman of the South Sulawesi Family Harmony (KKSS) requested that in the future food production in West Java continue to be improved. The Ministry is ready to provide a full support, both through technical assistance, facilities and infrastructure assistance, as well as intensification and extensiveness programs, to ensure national food availability is maintained. “West Java's food production is already quite high, ranked third. But if possible, Mr. Kadis, please help accelerate it further so that it can become number one," said Minister of Agriculture Amran. Meanwhile, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said at a meeting with Minister Amran that there were three main agendas discussed, namely, first, the greening of PTPN land, second, investments in the Subang Regency area, namely Vinfast and BYD. "As mentioned earlier, there is LP2B land in that area, but in fact, the rice fields no longer exist. However, according to the data, the LP2B is still on the West Java spatial map, so today we want to make adjustments so that investment can proceed and agricultural land can be replaced," said Dedi. Not only that, Dedi said that the Ministry of Agriculture and the West Java Regional Government agreed to strengthen collaboration between the central and regional governments to encourage growth in the agricultural sector, downstreaming, and job creation, especially in West Java. “We have agreed to implement the Minister's strategic recommendations to replace the affected LP2B land with an area three times its size. This is part of our commitment to maintaining food security, supporting investment, and growing the regional economy,” said Governor Dedi. [SOURCE]

Nov, 26 2025

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