Investments to West Java reached Rp68.5t in Q1 2025

Realized investments to West Java Province reached Rp68.5 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Dedi Taufik said that the achievement meant that West Java has reached 25.39 percent of the Rp270 trillion investment target set by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

"We will continue to pursue investment, the focus of Governor Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) is to create a welcoming investment climate in West Java to attract investor interest," said Dedi Taufik on May 8, 2025.

The West Java DPMPTSP divulged that realized domestic investments to West Java increased by Rp10.2 trillion year-on-year (yoy) to Rp33.7 trillion, and the amount of jobs created also increased by 3,497 jobs to 51,996 jobs in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, realized foreign investments to West Java decreased by about Rp6.3 trillion to US$2.21 billion (Rp34.7 trillion at Rp15,700 per US$1).

"The number of Indonesian workers employed increased by 1,305 people from 37,781 people in [Q1] 2024 to 39,086 people. The number of Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) increased by 3,837 LKPM from 8,080 in Q1 2024, to 11,917 Q1 2025. We are also committed to continue encouraging the growth of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) through various mentoring programs, access to capital, and other [avenues]," he said.

Dedi said that West Java's curren focus is on maintaining investment momentum by strengthening the strategic role of the [rovince in supporting the national investment target for 2024-2025

"West Java contributed 14.7 percent to the total national investment realization, which reached Rp465.2 trillion in Q1 2025," he said.

KDM himself ensured that he would continue to provide support for investment. The West Java Provincial Government plans to promote an online-based job application system in West Java, so that there are no more queues of job applicants so companies that need workers can directly access said job exchange.

"Later, those who have the skills will just [need to] get called, then they will take care of the requirements after being accepted rather then taking care of application requirements when they may not even be accepted - thus, everything will run smoothly," said KDM.

KDM also reminded the importance of creating a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs by reducing interference from officials, mass organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), or thugs. He is also committed to providing various investment relief so that investors feel appreciated when investing in West Java.

"Because they provide jobs," he concluded.