REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG-- The Rebana area covers 7 districts/cities in West Java. Namely Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, Kuningan, Sumedang, Cirebon Regency and City in the last 2 to 3 years have grown into agglomeration areas that are experiencing positive growth. Led by Bernardus Djonoputro, the Rebana Management Agency (BP) has successfully played its role in coordinating 7 regional, provincial governments and investors and donor agencies who are interested in investing in the area. This area could even become a benchmark for urban agglomeration management. The investment value that has flowed is IDR 15.4 trillion during January-October 2024, this area is not only a future industrial center, but also a home for manufacturing innovation and modern technology. According to Head of BP Rebana Bernardus Djonoputro, Rebana has a unique position. Because it covers seven districts/cities in West Java, with infrastructure support that continues to develop. The Rebana area is designed to become a center for economic growth based on industry, logistics and technological innovation. "With an investment of IDR 15.403 trillion that has flowed, we are focused on making Rebana a home for future industries, including electric vehicle manufacturing," said Bernardus. Bernadus said that Rebana had been designed with an integrated ecosystem approach. This area is not only an industrial center, but also supports the development of human resources through quality educational and job training facilities. BYD's presence in Rebana is a successful example of how this area attracts global investors. “The presence of BYD is proof that Rebana has global appeal. "The strategic location, supporting infrastructure and pro-investment policies make this area ideal for high-tech manufacturing industry," he said. Apart from BYD, other industries are starting to grow rapidly in this region. Rebana is now home to hundreds of companies operating in various sectors, from traditional industry to advanced technology. The manufacturing industry is one of the most prominent sectors in Rebana. With the support of modern infrastructure, this area has created thousands of new jobs and attracted skilled workers from various regions in Indonesia. "The manufacturing industry in Rebana is growing very rapidly. We ensure that the available workforce is of a quality that meets the industry's needs through vocational training and education programs," said Bernardus. According to him, there are more than 475 accredited job training institutions in the region, with more than 90,000 graduates every year. This supports the creation of a highly competitive industrial ecosystem. One of the main factors that makes Rebana attractive to investors is its continuously developing infrastructure. The construction of toll roads, ports and airports that are directly connected to this area is the main attraction. Looking at current developments, Rebana is projected to become one of the most advanced economic areas in Indonesia in the next few years. With a focus on environmentally friendly industries, technological innovation and sustainability, this area is expected to attract more global investors. "We are optimistic that Rebana will become an economic center that will not only contribute to West Java, but also to Indonesia as a whole. We continue to strive to ensure that incoming investment provides maximum benefits for all parties," he explained. Bernie, Bernandus's nickname, assessed that, through BP Rebana, West Java can be considered by the Central Government as a region that has successfully managed agglomeration areas through the hands of professionalism. "West Java has become a pioneer, because the concept of a management body is not only here but also in New York to Toronto. So if the government wants to form the same institution in other regions, BP Rebana could be a benchmark," he said. Apart from that, Rebana has also attracted the attention of global donors. JICA, for example, provided support in preparing the master plan and grand design for Rebana. GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is an international company owned by the German Federal Government and operating in more than 130 countries ensuring its commitment to supporting the basic waste infrastructure of the Greater Cirebon TPPAS. Meanwhile, the World Bank Group provides support for the development of livable cities through urban transformation. "There are 5 world donor agencies, 4 partners in the green technology sector, 30 partner organizations, BP Rebana is managed by young professionals. BP Rebana's success could be an opportunity for professionals if they are entrusted with managing the same institution in other areas," explained Bernie . (SOURCE)
Dec, 18 2024
BANDUNGWETAN, AYOBANDUNG.COM - Member of Commission V of the West Java DPRD, Aceng Malki, regretted that the Education Department did not seem to be responding to changes in industry and investment by providing vocational schools in accordance with industry needs. He said that the availability of vocational school majors is currently still monotonous without paying attention to the conditions of industrial needs. "I see that vocational school majors in West Java are not linear with investment," said Aceng, Sunday 15 December 2024. He also gave an example in Karawang, which is one of the industrial centers, which is not accompanied by the provision of vocational school majors that suit needs. In this district, there is a lot of investment in both the automotive and other industries, but the availability of vocational school majors is actually a lot of management. As a result, many vocational school graduates are unable to enter work because their majors do not match the workforce needs in existing industries. "There should be planning resulting from coordination with Bappeda or SKPD related to investment. This planning is related to providing majors in vocational schools that are suitable for incoming investment. For example, if there is incoming investment in the automotive sector, then there must also be many automotive majors," he explained. Apart from that, vocational schools must also always update industrial technology so that their graduates can easily get jobs because their abilities are in line with industry needs. "Don't let companies that build factories using advanced technology, but Vocational Schools haven't updated the technology, end up with graduates still not being able to get jobs because they don't master the technology," he explained. According to Aceng, this condition actually occurs in West Java, so even though incoming investment is relatively high, labor absorption in the people of West Java is still low. "Because the skills of vocational school graduates do not match industry needs, in the end many of the workers accepted come from outside West Java. That's why the Education Department must reform vocational school majors so that they suit needs," he concluded.*** (SOURCE)
Dec, 18 2024
BANDUNG, KOMPAS.com - Investment in West Java in 2029 is targeted to reach IDR 593 trillion. This target is considered to be able to boost economic growth in West Java by up to 8 percent. "It must be able to reach IDR 593 trillion in 2029," said the Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP), Nining Yulistiani, in a release received by Kompas.com, Friday (13/12/2024). Nining explained that the investment pocketed by West Java in 2023 is IDR 210.6 trillion. To meet the national target of 8 percent economic growth, it is necessary to increase investment gradually. In the 2025 Economic Outlook, Nining revealed, to achieve the national investment target of IDR 3,500 trillion in 2029, West Java is required to contribute 16 percent of total national investment. With strategic efforts and increasing investment attractiveness, it is hoped that West Java can answer this challenge and become a driving force for the national economy. Investment Challenges "Even though West Java is known as the largest investment destination in Indonesia, many challenges arise, especially in ensuring that investment has a positive impact on reducing unemployment and poverty levels," he said. Data shows that districts/cities with many industries actually have high unemployment rates. Meanwhile, areas with minimal investment, such as the eastern and southern parts of West Java, have low unemployment rates but high poverty rates. "West Java's position compared to other provinces is in 25th position out of 38 provinces with low middle income. "Well, that's the position that we then see that West Java still has many challenges and then they must be answered with incoming investment," he explained. Apart from that, global challenges also influence it. According to Nining, global investment trends such as greenfield projects show a decline in developing countries. However, opportunities remain, especially in the renewable energy sector, global value chains-based manufacturing, and the agri-food system. “Opportunities in the renewable energy and intensive industrial sectors are still wide open. "We are optimistic that West Java can maintain its position as the main investment destination in Indonesia," he stressed. (SOURCE)
Dec, 18 2024
Majalengka (ANTARA) - The Majalengka Regency Government, West Java, said that the presence of the Majastore facility at Kertajati West Java International Airport (BIJB) is a long-term investment to support the growth of MSMEs in the area. "The presence of Majastore is the first step to ensure that Majalengka MSME products have a place at BIJB which we believe will develop into a new economic center," said Acting Majalengka Regent Dedi Supandi in Majalengka, Monday. He said that Majastore not only functions as a retail store, but also serves as a symbol of the regional government's commitment to introducing superior MSME products to the wider community. According to him, the regional government will allocate a special budget to support professional management of Majastore as part of the annual investment. Apart from being an investment, he said, Majastore could become the main showcase for local MSME products at BIJB Kertajati which is expected to be able to compete in the global market. "We believe that Majastore's presence at BIJB will be a new milestone in encouraging regional economic growth through promoting local products to a wider market," he said. Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Regional National Crafts Council (Dekranasda) of West Java Province, Dewi Sartika, said that the outlet facilities were part of concrete steps to support the Proudly Made in Indonesia (BBI) program. "The existence of Majastore at BIJB Kertajati is in line with efforts to support the tourism, trade and investment industry in Majalengka," he said. The Acting Chair of Dekranasda Majalengka, Erlita Widiasih, said a similar thing, who said that Majastore was part of a regional innovation program to promote products such as batik, handicrafts and leading tourist destinations in Majalengka. He is optimistic that Majastore can help MSMEs increase income, create new jobs, and become a promotional space for products from Majalengka. "We took the name Majastore from the maja fruit, which is also a prayer for Majalengka to continue to progress. "We invite the public to support Majastore as a representation of Majalengka's superior products," he said. (SOURCE)
Dec, 17 2024
PR SUBANG- Subang Regency, is now the concern of many investors, or it could be said that it will be flooded with investment, therefore, the Acting Regent of Subang, Imran, while having coffee with Media, at the HD Pulle Cafe, Subang, Friday, December 6 2024, reminded all parties to be ready to face these changes. Imran hopes that journalists can oversee the development of Subang Regency which is in a transition phase, from an agricultural area to an industrial area. "I hope that press friends will continue to monitor this process, ensuring that the transformation that occurs continues to run well and pays attention to the interests of the community," he hoped. Responding to the issue of human resources that will be placed in industries that will come to Subang Regency, Imran said it was important to collaborate with the private sector and educational institutions. In one case, Imran gave an example, the Suryabuat industrial area has committed to establishing an industry-based vocational school. "Vocational school students in grades 1 and 2 will later receive relevant education in Cipeundeuy. Apart from that, Subang Polytechnic (Polsub) and ITB Bandung will also support increasing the competency of local workers. "I hope that Subang children can make the best use of this educational affirmation," he added.*** (SOURCE)
Dec, 17 2024
Cianjur (ANTARA) - The One Stop Integrated Services and Investment Service (DPMPTSP) of Cianjur Regency, West Java, recorded that investment realization from January to November 2024 reached IDR 1,833 billion or 100.75 percent of the target of IDR 1,820 billion. Secretary of DPMPTSP Cianjur Regency, Djoko Purnomo in Cianjur, Wednesday, said that based on the Investment Activity Report (LKPM) until November 2024, the realization of Domestic Investment was IDR 1,584 billion while Foreign Investment (PMA) was IDR 249 billion. "The achievement of investment realization from January to November 2024 cannot be separated from the high level of public and investor confidence in investing capital in Cianjur," he said. This includes cooperation between agencies in boosting investment figures and is supported by the Cianjur Regional Spatial Planning (RTRW) Regional Regulation Number 7 of 2024 so that we can be more certain regarding future investment certainty. In fact, to attract investors to invest in Cianjur, including foreign ones, he said, the Cianjur Regency Government provides various programs, one of which is a Regional Regulation (Perda) concerning Incentives for Business Actors. "We already have an Incentive Regional Regulation that makes it easier for investors to invest in Cianjur, in addition to the Regional Spatial Planning Plan (RTRW) which can make it easier for investors to develop their investments," said Djoko. He explained that since 2023, the Cianjur Regency Government will open opportunities for investors to invest capital in various fields with the guarantee of easy licensing, including opening new businesses in a number of mainstay tourist attractions in the southern region. "Cianjur is the second largest area in West Java, has various investment potentials ranging from tourism, hotels, accommodation, cafes and shopping centers, which have continued to increase in number over the last few years," he said. The Cianjur region is rich with various potentials that can invite investors to invest their capital in Cianjur, such as the Cianjur beach tourist area which is currently visited by many tourists from various regions but still lacks supporting facilities and infrastructure. (SOURCE)
Dec, 15 2024
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of economic news stories colored Tuesday (3/12/2024), starting from the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani revealing Apple's planned investment commitment of one billion US dollars in Indonesia to The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the discovery of new oil and gas (oil and gas) potential reaching more than 4.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent. 1. Pertamina aims for oil production in 2025 to reach 748 thousand barrels per day PT Pertamina targets oil production to reach 748 thousand barrels of oil per day (BOPD) by 2025, as part of efforts to increase national energy security through optimizing the upstream sector and strategic investment. 2. Rosan revealed Apple's investment commitment plan of 1 billion US dollars in RI Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani revealed Apple's planned investment commitment of 1 billion United States (US) dollars in Indonesia. 3. KESDM announced the discovery of oil and gas potential of more than 4.3 billion BOE The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) announced the discovery of new oil and gas (oil and gas) potential reaching more than 4.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) in the Western Indonesia Phase 2 (IBB 2) area. 4. The Coordinating Ministry for Food completes the draft presidential decree regarding irrigation and farmer extension Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan said that his party had completed the draft Presidential Regulation (Perpres) regarding irrigation and central agricultural extension and submitted it to the Ministry of State Secretariat (Kemensesneg). 5. BEI develops carbon trading potential in 2025 The Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) is developing the potential for carbon trading in 2025 to look at large opportunities, especially from power plants that use coal in the emissions trading system. (SOURCE)
Dec, 15 2024
INILAHKORAN, Bandung - Deputy Head of Bank Indonesia West Java Muslimin Anwar delivered his material at the 2024 West Java Province Bank Indonesia Annual Meeting (PTBI) at the Trans Grand Ballroom, Bandung City, Friday 29 November 2024. The PTBI Forum is an important platform for stakeholders to collaborate in formulating strategic steps to maintain economic stability and accelerate transformation towards a more competitive digital-based economy. (SOURCE)
Dec, 02 2024
SUMEDANG BAGUS -- Bank Indonesia West Java continues to strive to maintain stability and encourage economic growth in Tatar Parahyangan. The economic prospects and direction of the policy mix for this were presented at the Bank Indonesia (PTBI) West Java Annual Meeting on Friday 29 November 2024. This activity was held with the theme "Synergy to Strengthen National Economic Stability and Transformation". This activity was also attended by various stakeholders including the Head of the West Java Economic Bureau, Forkopimda, Regents/Mayors throughout West Java, vertical agencies, banking, academics, associations, business actors and all Bank Indonesia work partners in West Java. The West Java Province PTBI was held in conjunction with the National PTBI which was attended by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo. Those who attended PTBI West Java also witnessed instructions from the Governor of Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo and the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. Deputy Chief Representative of Bank Indonesia for West Java Province, Achris Sarwani, emphasized that the PTBI forum is an important platform for stakeholders to collaborate in formulating strategic steps to maintain economic stability and accelerate transformation towards a more competitive digital-based economy. It is hoped that this collaboration will become a strong foundation in facing increasingly complex economic challenges and taking advantage of existing opportunities. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Representative of Bank Indonesia, Muslimin Anwar, stated that the West Java economy at the end of 2024 is predicted to grow in the range of 4.6% - 5.4% (yoy), higher than global economic growth which is predicted at 3.2%. this year. Meanwhile, West Java inflation at the end of 2024 is estimated to be within the national inflation target range of 2.5% ± 1% (yoy), better than global inflation which is predicted to remain high at 5.3% (yoy). Approaching 2025, the global economy is faced with various complex challenges. Continuing geopolitical conflicts in a number of regions have caused trade tensions between countries. Apart from that, the surge in global food prices, increasingly striking economic divergence, and the strengthening trend of portexionism in various parts of the world, have also influenced global market instability. Furthermore, challenges to the economy are also influenced by domestic conditions. Some of the main issues faced include encouraging increased employment, accelerating downstream and industrialization processes to create greater added value, and developing creative industries which increasingly have great potential. Equitable development is also one of the challenges to ensure that economic growth can be felt evenly throughout the region, so that it can support connectivity and strengthen other strategic sectors. In order to face these various challenges, synergy and collaboration between stakeholders is needed. There are five strategic policy recommendations that can encourage recovery and acceleration of the West Java economy, one of which is maintaining inflation stability through the 4K framework (price affordability, supply availability, smooth distribution and effective communication). Meanwhile, the other four policies are maintaining economic growth through incentives, fiscal realization and regional investment to optimizing export performance and import substitution, encouraging new sources of growth through sharia economics and finance, developing the digital economic ecosystem, and strengthening the pentahelix synergy between government, society, academics, business actors and media in work programs for economic growth and inflation stability. Through these various policy recommendations, Bank Indonesia predicts that the West Java economy in 2025 will continue to record positive growth in the range of 4.7% - 5.5%. As a form of appreciation, the West Java Provincial Government together with Bank Indonesia West Java gave appreciation to districts/cities that have succeeded in controlling inflation and digitalization. In 2024, the Superior Inflation Control Program (PINUNJUL) award will be given to IHK City, namely Tasikmalaya City, Depok City and Bogor City, as well as non-IHK Districts/Cities, namely Banjar City, Kab. Pangandaran, Kab. Tasikmalaya, Kab. Kuningan and Kab. Majalengka. For the best regional Economic Digitalization category, the 2024 Digital Economy Champion Appreciation (AJEG) was given to Kab. Bekasi, Kab. Bogor, Kab. Karawang, Kab. Bandung, Bandung City and Bogor City. Meanwhile, the best regional innovation award was given to Tasikmalaya City. On the same occasion, appreciation was also given for the West Java Journalist Competition 2024 in the categories of writing, photo telling and video; as well as appreciation for the Best Rupiah Currency Management for the category of bank with the best cash distribution and services, the best Love, Proud, Understanding Rupiah education partner, as well as the best synergy and collaboration partner for administering counterfeit money. The series of events closed with remarks from the Acting Governor of West Java read by the Head of the Economic Bureau, Yuke Mauliani. In his speech, Yuke Mauliani expressed his appreciation to Bank Indonesia as the main partner who always synergizes through various innovations to continue to advance the West Java economy with increasingly controlled inflation. Furthermore, the West Java Provincial Government in 2025 will continue to strengthen synergy and collaboration with Bank Indonesia and all regional government stakeholders, the academic world, the business sector and the media. This is to increase economic resilience and encourage recovery and sustainable economic growth in West Java. (SOURCE)
Dec, 02 2024
BANDUNG WETAN, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- To continue to support the implementation of a green economy in West Java, Bank Indonesia (BI) together with the West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) again held the West Java Energy Forum (WJEF) 2024 on Thursday, 21 November 2024. This strategic program, which was held for the second time, raised the theme "Multi-Stakeholders Involvement for Financing the West Java Long-term Energy Transition and Green Development". In line with the theme, WJEF 2024 is a forum for synergy and collaboration between Bank Indonesia, regional governments and all relevant stakeholders in optimizing the potential of energy and electricity sector projects in West Java. This includes debottlenecking various problems both in terms of policy, regulation, administration, technical and funding aspects. Thus, WJEF 2024 is expected to increase the attractiveness of West Java in the eyes of investors to continue investing in the long-term energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development in West Java. The WJEF 2024 event began with a series of thematic focus group discussions (FGD) in the new and renewable energy sector which was held on Wednesday (20/11). Various interesting topics are studied, including the utilization and use of geothermal energy in West Java. There are also topics regarding energy efficiency or conservation for new industrial areas, a roadmap for developing and improving human resource skills that support the electric vehicle industry in West Java, and revitalizing small-scale energy systems for a productive economy through corporate social responsibility schemes. Acting Head of Bank Indonesia Representative Office for West Java, Muslimin Anwar, said that global economic growth is faced with the challenge of climate change. This condition, he continued, has the potential to give rise to physical and transition risks which ultimately have an impact on monetary stability and the financial system. "The role of the central bank is needed to be able to mitigate risks, including by ensuring the resilience of the financial sector, supporting an orderly, fair and capable transition; and strengthening synergies across authorities," said Muslimin. Responding to this, Muslimin said, Bank Indonesia implemented a green policy framework through three pillars, namely the pillar of strengthening green macroprudential policies, through banking as the largest contributor to carbon emissions through its debtors with the greening the financing and greening the debtors programs. "In the second pillar, Bank Indonesia is implementing a green money market deepening policy, namely by expanding green instruments such as green commercial securities, green repos and other green derivatives," explained Muslimin. Apart from that, Muslimin said, Bank Indonesia is also increasing foreign exchange reserves in the form of green bonds and using them as a monetary instrument. Furthermore, Muslimin explained, in the third pillar, Bank Indonesia implements green inclusive economic and financial development policies by fostering and developing green MSMEs which are classified into 3 (three stages), namely Eco-Adapter (has adopted but not yet become a core part), EcoEntrepreneur (has implemented it as part of its business), and Eco-Innovator (has innovated to increase production which reduces environmental impact). Apart from that, Muslimin added, BI West Java continues to support the development of the green economy in West Java. "This support is provided both in a policy setting through the preparation of the Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicle Ecosystem Study (KBLBB) which produces 9 concrete recommendations for the development of electric vehicles in Indonesia, both from the upstream, downstream and regulatory side," he said. At the policy implementation level, this is done, among other things, through the WJEF event to support green investment by increasing the supply of new and renewable energy (EBT) projects, and encouraging demand for widespread use of EBT. In connection with the development of green MSMEs, BI West Java together with the West Java Provincial Government are also making efforts to promote green MSME products to domestic and global markets through West Java Creative Works (KKJB). As an effort to promote investment opportunities to domestic and international investors, BI West Java together with the West Java Provincial Government have held the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) since 2019, which includes offering environmentally friendly investment projects and a green investment concept that supports sustainable economic growth, such as Legok Nangka project, Groundbreaking Vinfast, and TPPAS Cirebon Raya. "Not only physical investment, BI West Java also plays a role in investing in human resources to support the green economy through the Dedication to the Country program for 9 vocational schools that have a curriculum related to EBT," said Muslimin. Meanwhile, Acting The Governor of West Java, Bey Machmudin, welcomed the implementation of WJEF as an important step towards the transition to the use of environmentally friendly and renewable energy. He assessed that this event was in line with Indonesia's national commitment to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. "West Java has great potential to utilize its natural resources such as waste and geothermal heat, making it a pioneer in the energy transition in Indonesia. To achieve this goal, significant investment is needed," said Bey. Therefore, Bey emphasized that the West Java government is ready to provide fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to green energy investors who are interested in investing in this region. "Apart from that, all people are encouraged to contribute to the energy transition, starting from small steps in daily life, such as saving electricity use," he said. In the WJEF 2024 series, Bey also symbolically inaugurated Rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS) at 7 SMAN and SMKN in West Java, as well as launching school energy ambassadors by signing inscriptions which will be placed at SMAN 1 Cianjur, SMN 2 Bogor, SMKN 1 Purwakarta, SMKN 1 Cimahi, SMKN 1 Garut, SMKN 2 Tasikmalaya and SMKN 1 Cirebon. "The synergy between Bank Indonesia and the West Java Provincial Government and other departments and stakeholders will continue to be implemented in order to make the energy transition program and the development of a green and sustainable economy a success," concluded Bey. For your information, the 2024 WJEF activity was attended by Acting. Governor of West Java, Acting Head of Bank Indonesia West Java representative office, and Chairman of the West Java Provincial DPRD. Also present were representatives of ministries/institutions at the central level, regents/mayors throughout West Java, members of the regional energy forum for West Java province, academics and project owners in the renewable energy sector throughout West Java. (SOURCE)
Nov, 28 2024
PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin hopes that the implementation of the 2024 West Java Energy Forum (WJEF) can make West Java province a pioneer in presenting new renewable energy (EBT) innovations that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. This was stated by Bey Machmudin when opening the WJEF 2024 event at the Pullman Hotel, Bandung City, Thursday (21/11/2024). Bey revealed that in the forum the West Java Provincial Government is committed to aligning green development to support Golden Indonesia 2045 and collaborating with cross-stakeholders, regional, central and global. "We are also preparing potential green projects that meet technical and administrative readiness criteria, so that we can accelerate the implementation of the energy transition in West Java," said Bey Machmudin. With NRE potential reaching 192 GW, consisting of wind, water, geothermal, solar, biomass or biogas energy, according to Bey, West Java has a great opportunity to become a pioneer of the energy transition in Indonesia. "We hope that West Java will be a pioneer in this energy situation because we have the potential and it should be the biggest potential in the next few years," said Bey. As a concrete step in developing EBT, WJES 2024 provides assistance to seven SMA/SMK for the construction of rooftop solar power plants (PLTS). Bey stated that the aim of rooftop PLTS is to reduce the burden on school operational costs. "Only seven schools, the potential is very good, they themselves said earlier that reducing operational costs, including paying for electricity and so on, also increases and definitely increases students' knowledge that can really be used and reduces operational costs," explained Bey. It is also hoped that rooftop solar PV at schools will attract investors to invest in West Java with the aim of building a friendly and sustainable environment in the future. "Of course, with this rooftop PLTS, we hope that there will be companies who will contribute to CSR. This is very good, it can reduce pollution," stressed Bey. Meanwhile, West Java DPRD Chairman Buky Wibawa welcomed the implementation of rooftop PLTS which will be implemented in seven schools. The DPRD supports it in terms of policy and supervision, because it is hoped that West Java will become a pioneer province in the EBT sector "The DPRD welcomes the EBT program, and we need to support it in terms of budget policy and monitoring later," he said. The amount of costs that must be incurred in building rooftop PLTS at SMK/SMA starts from IDR 700 million to IDR 1 billion. The following are seven schools that received assistance for rooftop PLTSA: 1. SMAN 1 Cianjur2. SMKN 2 Bogor3. SMKN 1 Purwakarta4. SMKN 1 Cimahi5. SMKN 1 Garut6. SMKN 2 Tasikmalaya7. SMKN 1 Cirebon (SOURCE)
Nov, 28 2024
PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - The West Java Provincial Government through the West Java Food and Livestock Security Service (DKPP) will hold a commemoration of World Food Day 2024. At the West Java Province level, the commemoration of World Food Day 2024 will be held, on November 16, at SOR Arcamanik, Bandung City. A number of activities will be held, such as seminars, local food product exhibitions, joint sports, cheap bazaars and food creation competitions. West Java DKPP Secretary Indriantari said it was time to no longer depend on rice to meet food or carbohydrate needs because there are many types of local food, especially in West Java, that can replace it. "For example, sorghum, hanjeli (jali) or sweet potatoes can replace carbohydrates from rice," said Indriantari in an event entitled Bewara West Java (Beja) Vol. 12, commemorating the 44th World Food Day, with the theme "Local Food, Future Food Solutions for West Java Independence" in the hall of the Regional Secretariat of West Java Province, Bandung City, Wednesday (13/11/2024). Indriantari said, at this commemoration DKPP would expand the socialization of the use of local food, as well as campaigning to Stop Food Waste, one of which is sorghum products as a substitute for rice, which will be introduced to the public during the event. West Java DKPP will also sign a collaboration with the hotel and restaurant association in West Java to utilize suitable food that does not run out so that it is not thrown away. "There has been a circular from the Acting Governor of West Java to all OPDs to save food by controlling food waste in collaboration with food banks or associations, as well as reducing waste from homes," he said. He also explained that expanding local food production from upstream to downstream or processed ingredients would increase food security in West Java, as well as reduce food dependence, especially rice from other areas outside West Java. Yudith Sri Wulandari, an MSME player in sorghum production, said that many of the sorghum products he makes can be enjoyed instantly and are easily processed into contemporary products. "Sorghum can be a substitute for heavy meals and also snacks. I already have processed sorghum flour products that can be used to make foods such as bread and even ramen," he explained. He has collaborated with farmers, such as supplying the superior Bio Huma variant of sorghum seeds to helping with the production and distribution process. "It has been sent to various regions in Indonesia. Later on November 16, people will be able to taste sorghum food and processed sorghum products," he said. Yudith hopes that the dissemination of the use of local West Java food will continue so that local food protection can be maximized. He also hopes that sorghum production will be increased to meet increasing demand. (SOURCE)
Nov, 28 2024
PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin attended a dance drama performance entitled "Indrawati Lukman's 80 Years of Dance History" at the de Majestic Braga Building, Bandung City, Saturday (16/11/2024). During the event, Bey Machmudin witnessed the performance of eight types of dance combined with live gamelan music presented by the dancers and students of the Indra Dance Studio (STI). In order to preserve the culture of dance in West Java and make it timeless. Bey will provide space for STI to perform performances once a month, this is in order to reintroduce dance culture to the community. "The Indrawati dance studio can put on a performance once a month. We want to introduce and regenerate Mrs. Indrawati Lukman's creativity," he added. "So if we show your works, I'm sure people from outside West Java will come here. Thank you for inspiring us. We are all lucky to be able to see your works," added Bey. Bey said that even though he is 80 years old, Indrawati Lukman is a reliable maestro in the world of dance who has produced top-notch dancers from the land of Pasundan. "Extraordinary dedication, at the age of 80 years he can still be creative in making dances. We (West Java Provincial Government) are lucky to be invited today to present extraordinary creations," he said. According to Bey, the dance drama performance held at Majestic de Braga under the command of Indrawati Lukman did not only show dance. However, there is a philosophy embedded in every dance movement displayed. "Because I believe that Mrs. Indrawati not only teaches dance, but also has a philosophy," concluded Bey. (SOURCE)
Nov, 28 2024
AYOBANDUNG.COM - Bank Indonesia's decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate (BI Rate) at 6% is believed to be in line with its monetary and multi-financing strategy to maintain economic stability amidst global challenges. Daily Executive (Plh) Head of Bank Indonesia (BI) West Java, Muslimin Anwar, said that the implications of the BI Rate policy are expected to have a positive influence on various sectors, including the energy sector, in a global economic condition that is increasingly full of risks. “The risks to the global economy are getting higher, along with increasing geopolitical tensions and development fragmentation. "In the United States, more expansionary fiscal policies and domestically oriented economic strategies, including high trade tariffs, could trigger an economic slowdown and global inflation," he said at the West Java Energy Forum (WJEF) on Thursday, November 21 2024. These global conditions, he said, affected West Java's export sector. Where West Java's export commodities face the risk of decreasing demand due to protectionist policies in America. "Therefore, close synergy is needed between the central, regional, BI and other authorities to respond to this challenge," added Muslimin. Bank Indonesia estimates that West Java's economic growth in 2024 will be in the range of 4.6% to 5.4%, with inflation maintained at the level of 2.5% plus or minus 1%. In 2025, the economic growth target is projected to increase to 4.7% to 5.5%. However, Muslimin reminded that this achievement requires extra effort. "Amidst the challenges of American economic policy and potential trade barriers, West Java must focus on solid domestic development to achieve the vision of growth of up to 8% by 2028," he stressed. He further said that the 6% BI Rate policy also had an impact on the energy sector. Credit with competitive interest rates will support investment and development of the energy sector, which is one of the backbones of the economy. "With stable inflation and maintained growth, the energy sector can continue to contribute positively to regional development," said Muslimin. *** (SOURCE)
Nov, 28 2024
LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM – These 3 toll roads in West Java will be a development priority in the Prabowo Subianto era. Having stalled and not been completed under Jokowi's government, Prabowo Subianto has plans to build a number of infrastructure in the form of toll roads, one of which is in West Java. Apart from solving traffic jams in West Java, these 3 toll roads were built to attract investors who come to Indonesia. Considering that West Java is one of the largest provinces on the island of Java which has a lot of potential in various sectors. Including the natural tourism sector which is extensive and can be developed better through infrastructure development in the form of toll roads. Apart from that, West Java is also an interesting culinary center that is always visited by local and foreign tourists. These are the 3 toll roads in West Java which were priorities in the Prabowo Subianto era, one of which had an investment value of IDR 56.2 trillion. Getaci Toll Road (Gedebage-Tasikmalaya-Ciamis) This is the construction of a toll road which is predicted to be the longest in Indonesia. While it was not continued during the Jokowi administration due to the failure of the auction by two consortiums, the government is optimistic that construction will take place in 2025. The government together with the Ministry of Public Works (PU) held another auction to attract investors in the construction of the Getaci Toll Road. It is planned that the construction of the Getaci Toll Road will connect West Java and Central Java for 206.65 km. For this reason, the budget required is fantastic, reaching IDR 56.2 trillion. However, it seems that the plan to build the longest toll road in Indonesia will be postponed in installments due to the length of construction being cut. In 2025, the government will focus on auctioning toll roads with a length of 108 km with a budget of IDR 37.64 trillion. This is done to attract investors so that development can be carried out in stages in Ciamis. Sukabumi-Cianjur-Padalarang Toll Road This canal toll road is planned to be built over a period of five years, from 2024 to 2029. The construction will be carried out in two stages, namely 21-24 kilometers for Sukabumi-Ciranjang and 24 kilometers for Ciranjang-Padalarang. The presence of this toll road makes it easier for visitors and tourists to access Cianjur. Considering that the Cianjur area has vast natural potential, it attracts many tourists during weekends and long holidays. Overcoming traffic jams so that drivers no longer need to pass through the Puncak area which is usually very congested. Bandung Inner City Toll Road Having a design target of 2025, the construction of the Bandung Inner City Toll Road is planned for 2026. The construction of this toll road will involve congested roads so that the route can be smoother in terms of transportation. Called the Bandung Intra Urban Toll Road (BIUTR), the construction route starts from Jalan Pasteur - Jalan Pasupati - Gasibu with two alternatives, namely alternative 1 to Cicaheum and alternative 2 to Jalan Supratman - Antapani. The existence of this toll road can reduce the level of congestion that usually occurs in the middle of Bandung City. Apart from that, it is also a link between the North and South areas of Bandung City. This is information regarding 3 toll roads in West Java which are development priorities in West Java, one of which has an investment value of IDR 56.2 trillion.*** (SOURCE)
Nov, 18 2024
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