Bengkulu City sets Rp2 trillion investment target for 2025

The Bengkulu City Government is targeting for investments to Bengkulu City to reach Rp2 trillion in 2025. Bengkulu City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Irsan Setiawan expressed optimism that the target coyld be met.

"We are confident that this target can be achieved because there are several major projects that are underway and will begin soon. In addition, the investment potential in Bengkulu City continues to increase," said Irsan in Bengkulu Cuty, Bengkulu Province in Mar. 20, 2025.

Irsan explained that the construction of three hotels and the revitalization of Pelindo starting from April 2025 are the main driving factors in the expectation to achieve the investment target.

"These projects will not only attract investors, but will also drive economic growth and open up new jobs," he added.

Despite optimism for 2025, Bengkulu City's investment realization in 2024 was recorded at Rp1.04 trillion, or around 29.7 percent of the Rp3.5 trillion target.

"2024 was indeed marked by the implementation of [simultaneous] general elections and regional elections, which made some investors take a wait-and-see attitude. However, we still managed to achieve investment realization of Rp1.04 trillion," explained Irsan.

He added that although the target was not achieved, investor interest for Bengkulu City remained high.

"Many investors still see great potential in Bengkulu City, especially in the tourism, trade, and infrastructure sectors," he said.

Domestic investmets accounted for Rp730.17 billion, or 70.06 percent, of investment realization to the city in 2024 n, while foreign investments made up Rp311.97 billion or 29.94 percent.

Irsan emphasized that increased investment not only drives economic growth, but also increases locally-generated income (PAD) and creates more employment opportunities for the local community.

"We are committed to continuing to facilitate investors by providing ease of permitting and attractive incentives. Thus, the investment target of Rp2 trillion in 2025 could be achieved, and the benefits can be felt by the people of Bengkulu City," concluded Irsan.