News - West Java's Economic Growth to Reach 5.2% in the Third Quarter of 2025

West Java's Economic Growth to Reach 5.2% in the Third Quarter of 2025

Dec, 23 2025

KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. West Java's economic growth rate in the third quarter of 2025 reached 5.20 percent annually, higher than the national economic growth of 5.04 percent.

This data was released by the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS), which also recorded the province's fifth-highest growth rate in Indonesia, contributing 12.73 percent to national economic growth.

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi explained that during his nine months in office, he has implemented several key policies to support regional economic growth.

One of the first steps taken was strengthening inter-regional connectivity through the construction of 666 kilometers of new roads, funded by motor vehicle taxes.

"Public mobility can drive economic growth," said Dedi in a written statement received by Kompas.com, Saturday (November 8, 2025).

Maintaining the Quality of Infrastructure Development

Furthermore, Dedi emphasized the importance of maintaining the quality of infrastructure development, especially roads and irrigation.

He emphasized that poor-quality development will only drain the budget.

"If the roads deteriorate quickly, the result is that development will be backtracked, backtracked, and backtracked. As a result, we won't have the opportunity to invest more in human resources in the future," he said.

Dedi also explained that the policy direction of massive infrastructure spending is balanced with transparency in regional financial management.

Since taking office, the former Regent of Purwakarta has routinely published daily updates on the regional cash flow through his personal social media account.

According to Dedi, the various steps taken are not only oriented towards physical development, but also towards social and economic development.

He ensured that the policies implemented can create a more comfortable investment climate in West Java.

Eradicating Thuggery

The West Java Provincial Government is also working to eradicate thuggery by establishing a task force and eliminating labor brokering in industry through the Nyari Gawe application.

Furthermore, the West Java Provincial Government is also addressing various issues faced by companies seeking to invest in the region.

As a result, based on data from the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the investment value in West Java in the third quarter of 2025 reached IDR 77.1 trillion, or approximately 15.7 percent of total national investment.

"Investment is not just about numbers, but how to provide a real impact on human development in West Java," Dedi emphasized.

He added that, along with his entire staff, he will remain focused on implementing development activities for the benefit of the people of West Java.

"We consider the various insinuations, sarcasm, and criticism directed at me as medicine to prevent arrogance, to maintain self-awareness, and to consistently fight for the interests of the people," he concluded.

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Regency Government Optimistic Karawang Will Still Be an Investment Target in 2025

Karawang (ANTARA) - The Karawang Regency Government, West Java, is optimistic that it will still be an investment target in 2025 along with the existence of several infrastructures that are part of national strategic projects in the Karawang area. Head of the Karawang Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Office, Wawan Setiawan, in Karawang, Tuesday admitted that he was optimistic that investment this year would increase again. This was conveyed because from year to year, investment achievements in Karawang have always increased. Moreover, this year there is infrastructure support which is a national strategic project such as the opening of the Fast Train Station in Karawang and the Japek II Selatan Toll Road which crosses Karawang. According to the records of the Karawang Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Office, investment achievements up to the third quarter of 2024 reached IDR48.6 trillion. Consisting of the realization of foreign investment of IDR42.05 trillion and domestic investment of IDR6.6 trillion. It was stated that the investment realization exceeded the target set by the central government of IDR42.7 trillion. Wawan said that his party is optimistic that in 2025 investment in Karawang will increase again. In addition to being supported by national strategic projects, the improvement of licensing services in Karawang is also currently being continuously improved. (SOURCE)

Mar, 14 2025

IDR 1.7 Trillion Investment Held Up from Entering Cirebon, Environmental Documents Become a Barrier

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, CIREBON – The queue of investments coming into Cirebon Regency continues to grow, drawing serious attention from the local government. The amount of funds ready to be spent reaches approximately IDR 1.7 trillion. Unfortunately, this large capital inflow has not yet proceeded smoothly due to administrative issues, particularly concerning environmental documents. The Cirebon Regency Government (Pemkab) has not stood still. Through the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP), assistance steps have been taken so that the investment process does not stop halfway. At least 11 investors are now being facilitated to make it easier to manage business permits. Hilmi Rivai, Head of DPMPTSP Cirebon Regency, emphasized that the main problem lies in the completeness of the Environmental Management Effort (UPL) documents. “Many business license applications cannot be processed because the documents are incomplete or do not correspond to field conditions,” Hilmi said on Saturday (September 6, 2025). He explained that a common obstacle is reports that are merely copies from general templates. As a result, the contents of the documents do not match the facts at the project location. “Sometimes the contents include invalid data, incorrect location maps, and unclear waste management plans,” he said. To overcome this problem, the local government has opened more intensive consultation opportunities and encouraged investors to use the services of highly credible environmental consultants. The hope is that the UPL documents prepared fully comply with the regulations. “Therefore, there must be actual data, accurate maps, and technical plans for waste management.”“We only facilitate; the decision remains with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH),” he explained. Hilmi added that the licensing process cannot be fast because it must go through thorough scrutiny. Many aspects are assessed, including groundwater use, waste disposal systems, and potential impacts felt by the surrounding community. “The principle is that industry should not be established first with problems arising later,” he said. Despite the challenges, Cirebon Regency Government continues to strive to maintain balance. On one side, efforts to accelerate permits are ongoing, but on the other hand, environmental aspects must not be ignored. “Investment must come in, but the environment must still be protected. If business actors comply and prepare the documents correctly, actually the process does not take long,” he said. So far, investment realization in Cirebon Regency up to August 2025 has reached IDR 2.25 trillion. This figure is equivalent to 65 percent of the annual target set at IDR 3.2 trillion. From the investment queue of IDR 1.7 trillion, it is estimated that it can absorb up to 10,000 new workers. Hilmi assured that the local government does not want to lose investor interest merely because of technical problems. However, rules and standards must still be strictly enforced. [SOURCE]

Dec, 09 2025

Business Owners Complain About the Difficulty of Licensing in Banjar City, Considered to Potentially Hinder the Investment Climate

harapanrakyat.com – The difficulty of the licensing process that business owners must go through to enter Banjar City, West Java, often becomes an obstacle for investors to invest their capital. As a result, this is one of the factors why business owners rarely consider Banjar City as a place to start a business. The coordinator of PT. Quan You Wood Industry, Gintara Ginting, said that the licensing service process, which is considered difficult to complete, often becomes one of the obstacles for business owners to consider Banjar City. "Managing the business licensing process feels like a nightmare for investors who want to open a business in Banjar City," said Gintara Ginting on Wednesday (7/23/2025). According to him, the fairly long bureaucracy and frequently changing requirements, as well as unclear information, are significant challenges, especially for business owners. He mentioned that regulations at the central and regional levels often conflict. For example, in the region, there are no zoning regulations yet. "This means the company has to operate first, and the licensing process follows later. Because this is a limited company and its capital is from China, with a minimum initial capital of around IDR 10 billion," he explained. Meanwhile, regional rules do not allow activities before the licensing process is completed by the relevant authorities. Furthermore, Ginting hopes that the local and central governments can collaborate to simplify access for investment. This would help create job opportunities. "Like in Sragen, investors are welcomed to build their business premises without being burdened by the licensing process first. We hope Banjar City can be like that too to attract investors," he concluded. [SOURCE]

Nov, 18 2025

Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir Prepares Sports Industry and Sports Tourism as New Centers for Economic Growth

Bandung: The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI), Erick Thohir, stated that the Ministry of Youth and Sports, along with other ministries, has agreed to strengthen the national sports ecosystem and make the sports and sports tourism industries part of the new economy. Menpora Erick made this statement while attending the Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung Official Team and Jersey Launch 2026 at the C-Tra Arena Sports Hall in Bandung, West Java, on Monday (January 5). "My presence here aligns with the Ministry's policy direction, which currently has a Deputy for Sports Tourism and International Relations," he said. According to him, the Deputy for Sports Tourism and International Relations was only established a few months ago, with the goal of making the sports and sports tourism industries centers of new economic growth. This idea was also agreed upon across ministries during the previous Indonesia Sport Summit. "Yesterday, when I held the Indonesia Sport Summit, I hoped that all stakeholders in the sports and sports tourism industries could become centers of new economic growth," explained Menpora Erick. "And thank God, yesterday, Minister Abdul Mu'ti from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education and Training, all attended. We agreed that the sports industry could be a centerpiece of the new economy, including sports tourism," he added. Minister of Youth and Sports Erick also opened up the possibility of collaboration with local governments, particularly the city of Bandung, which he believes has great potential to be developed as a sports tourism city. He assessed that the local government also has a strong commitment to supporting this development. "Thank God, Mr. Farhan (Mayor of Bandung) is committed, and Bandung itself has great potential to become a sports tourism city, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports can collaborate on this. I also support several local brands, and I will visit their factories because it creates jobs," he explained. "So, I'm doing this, just like in North Sumatra, East Java, and Jakarta. This is because there is new economic growth in the sports industry, not just the creative industry. Because sports are closely related to the creative industry," the Minister concluded. Meanwhile, Bandung Mayor Farhan expressed his gratitude for the Minister's trust and hoped that West Java would be able to contribute more internationally successful athletes in the future. "We ask for your prayers and support. West Java will also build a sports school like the one in Ragunan (Jakarta)," added Bandung Mayor Farhan. [SOURCE]

Jan, 13 2026

Matching Business Attracts Investors, Encourages Investment Realization in Bandung Regency

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG - The matching business of business actors in Bandung Regency at the Bandung Regency Investment Summit 2024 continues to be discussed in order to be able to attract investors from abroad and within the country. Throughout 2024, the investment target in Bandung Regency will reach 8.9 trillion. Various sectors ranging from agriculture, tourism to renewable energy to advance investment sustainability. The Acting Regent of Bandung, Dikky Achmad Sidik, said that the Bandung Regency Investment Summit 2024 was one of the Bandung Regency Government's strategies to attract investors. "In terms of existing data, Bandung Regency is in the seventh position for realization in West Java. "There is an increase and we must continue to develop the existing potential," he said, at the Grand Sunshine Resort & Convention, Monday (7/10/2024). He said that Bandung Regency's advantages from abundant natural resources, including the tourism sector, have increased rapidly in recent years. "This opportunity needs to be pushed strategically so that it develops further and is expected to have an impact on community economic activities," he said. Dikky said, even though he is currently faced with the 2024 regional elections, his party is optimistic that investment realization in Bandung Regency can increase. Apart from that, his party is encouraging investment sectors to continue to be added, for example the manufacturing sector. "We will refer to spatial planning, and manufacturing activities need to be developed in special areas so that they can focus on industry. "Even though some already exist, they will still be encouraged and don't forget that this industry is not only capital intensive, but also labor intensive to attract workers," he explained. In the same place, Chairman of the Bandung Regency DPRD, Renie Rahayu Fauzi, said that in the near future he would create a new policy so that investors from outside and inside would target Bandung Regency. “Hopefully it can continue, okay? Because of the great opportunities in terms of tourism, the investment challenges here in terms of infrastructure, in some areas are already good and supportive. "Hopefully there will be new policies with the new regent and tourism here will develop and increase interest in investing," explained Renie. (SOURCE)

Oct, 09 2024

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