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Bengkulu Introduces Investment Potential of Enggano Island
WINDONESIA October 15, 2024
The Bengkulu Provincial Government received a visit from foreign investors in Bengkulu City, Bengkulu on Oct. 11, 2024. (Antara/Bengkulu Province Media Center)
The Bengkulu Provincial Government is introducing the investment potential of Indonesia's outermost island in Bengkulu Province, namely Enggano Island in North Bengkulu Regency, to foreign investors.
"The Bengkulu Provincial Government is actively promoting this investment opportunity and building collaboration with various parties, including investors from various countries. This effort aims to open the door to cooperation that can accelerate regional economic growth," Bengkulu Provincial Secretary Isnan Fajri stated in Bengkulu City, Bengkulu on Oct. 11, 2024.
He added that the Bengkulu Provincial Government conveyed the region's investment potential when receiving visits from investors from China, Italy, and Singapore on Oct. 11, 2024.
One of the main focuses in the investment promotion presentation was Enggano Island, which is known for its natural beauty, which encompasses mangrove forests, exotic bird diversity, and marine tourism potential.
The island has also been supported by adequate access through airports and seaports, as well as other important infrastructure, including electricity supply, telecommunications, and clean water that have been functioning well.
With the availability of adequate infrastructure, Enggano Island is quite promising for investment. There is a lot of potential on the island, which is located more than 150 kilometers away from the province in the Indian Ocean.
One of the potential investment avenues is through the tourism sector, since Enggano has great natural beauty both in the ocean and on land. In addition, strong cultural elements and mangrove forests will also add to its tourism attraction.
Another potential avenue for investment for the island is its promising aquaculture sector. Its underwater wealth is also of high investment value.
In addition to Enggano Island, Bengkulu overall has abundant natural resources, including coal, gold, and manganese mines. The potential for energy from geothermal and hydropower is also a significant attraction for investors.
In the meeting with prospective investors, the Bengkulu Provincial Government also explained the potential for a railway construction project connecting Bengkulu and Lubuklinggau City, South Sumatra Province.
The construction of the railway line is part of an infrastructure development plan that will support the logistics and mining sectors in the region.
Bengkulu Province is also known as the third largest coffee producer in Sumatra, with other great potential avenues for investment through the palm oil, rubber, and fisheries sectors, including whiteleg shrimp farming. All these sectors open up broad opportunities for investors to participate in regional economic development.
Source: www.antaranews.com