TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG - Muhammad Romli, member of Commission III of the West Java DPRD from the PPP party encourages the Provincial and Regency/City Governments in West Java to create an investor-friendly investment climate.

Romli said, there are many benefits to be gained from the presence of investors, ranging from employment opportunities to economic improvement in investment areas.

"In order to attract investors, the government must make investors comfortable, especially since there will be new toll roads in several areas," said Romli, Wednesday (6/11/2024).

According to him, the large number of toll road accesses that have been built should have an impact on improving the economy.

"If we look at Jakarta, currently Bogor and Bekasi, but with Cisumdawu and the new toll road, we can attract even more investors," he said.

"But, what investment and that is a common thought. So, how can the provincial and regional governments create a friendly investment climate for investors," he added.

Based on data, he said, in 2023 the Government is targeting investment entering West Java of around Rp. 188 trillion.

"This has exceeded the target of IDR 210 trillion. This year, the target has increased to IDR 250 trillion. This must be monitored until December whether it is achieved or not, but at least there will be an increase in investment from 2023 to 2024," he said.

This increase in investment, said Romli, must be directly proportional to labor absorption to reduce unemployment.

"If investment increases, it should open up job opportunities, this is what the government must pay attention to. So, in order for those who have invested to continue, a more friendly investment climate must be created," he said.

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