Chinese companies to invest in Port of Belinyu, Pangkalpinang-2

Bangka Belitung Islands Governor Hidayat Arsani stated that several Chinese companies are ready to invest and develop their businesses in Bangka Belitung Islands, specifically in Belinyu District, Bangka Regency, and in the Pasirpadi Beach area of Pangkalpinang City.

Hidayat Arsani delivered statement in Pangkalpinang City on July 29, 2025 after receiving a visit from the directors of several companies interested in investing in Bangka Belitung Islands. They include PT Hebei Port Group, PT Hai Yin, PT Noah Development Pty Ltd, PT Talenta Pty Ltd, PT CCCC Hehai Group, and PT CCCC First Harbor Engineering Company Ltd.

"Today is their third visit to Bangka Belitung Islands, which shows they are serious about investing as [the delegation] include top leaders of their companies," he said.

Hidayat added that the six Chinese companies will conduct a study by visiting the Belinyu District and Pasirpadi Beach areas to determine whether investment in Bangka Belitung Islands is feasible.

"Tomorrow they will visit in person to ensure the projects get underway quickly. We, as the government, just need to [help] them fulfill the administrative requirements, such as permits. We already have the [investment] concepts, and we will move quickly," he explained.

Hidyat divulged that the agreement during the visit regarding development in Belinyu is to turn the Port of Belinyu into an facility for exports, which include the construction of a container port for large ships. The port is planned to eventually help supply oil transported from the Port of Singapore.

"Meanwhile, the Pangkalpinang-2 project will be built at the Pasirpadi Beach area. Formerly known as Water Front City, [the Pangkalpinang-2 project] will be converted into a reclamation project. The concept includes a bridge connecting the two [main] islands [of the province]," he elaborated.

Hidayat expressed confidence that the investors would swiftly sign a cooperation agreement after visiting the two locations, and estimated the required funds for the two projects to be around Rp20 trillion.

PT Hebei Port Group Chief Executive Officer Meng Fan Hui stated that the companies planning to invest in Bangka Belitung are among the largest in the port industry.

"Given the warm welcome from Mr. Hidayat, I hope their visit will help realize the Governor's wishes for the progress of Bangka Belitung [Islands]," he said.

Meng believes this major collaboration plan could be realized because they also have partnerships with Chinese companies in Indonesia.

"They hope the planned collaboration will all run smoothly," he said.