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North Sumatra recorded Rp 42.36t investment value for Q3 2025
WINDONESIA November 12, 2025
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution delivering his keynote speech for Kadin Fest 2025 North Sumatra, titled the North Sumatra Investmen Industry Trade & Halal Expo, in Medan City, North Sumatra on Oct. 13, 2025. (North Sumatra Communications and Informatics Office)
The North Sumatra Provincial Government reported that the total realized investment value to North Sumatra reached Rp 42.36 trillion from 21,041 projects in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.
"Foreign investment realization in North Sumatra is valued at Rp 20.06 trillion from 1,686 projects, while domestic investment reached Rp 22.3 trillion from 19,355 projects," Acting North Sumatra Province Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Chandra Dalimunthe stated in Medan City, North Sumatra on Oct 26, 2025.
He added that foreign investments in North Sumatra have so far been dominated by investments in the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Meanwhile, domestic investments are dominated by the food industry.
Overall, the investment realization shows a positive trend for North Sumatra, which already have a population of 15.58 million in 2024. In comparison, the total realized investment value in North Sumatra reached Rp 48.27 trillion throughout 2024.
"We also urge regional governments to boldly implement breakthroughs expediting the licensing process to attract investors towards North Sumatra," Chandra informed.
He elaborated that accelerating licensing services is key to creating a welcoming investment climate and encouraging economic growth at the city and regency level in North Sumatra.
"North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution also initiated a plan to develop an industrial area in Tanjung Kasau Village, Sei Suka District, Batu Bara Regency," Chandra revealed.
He explained that the area is highly suitable for investors in the manufacturing sector who require closer transportation access through the Port of Kuala Tanjung in Batu Bara Regency, North Sumatra, for the goods they seek to export. The North Sumatra Provincial Government has prepared 2,500 hectares (ha) of land for the development of the North Sumatra Industrial Estate in Batu Bara Regency.
"We're giving the land to anyone willing to invest Rp 1 trillion, [and we could afford to do so] because the land belongs to the provincial government," said Chandra.
The government is giving investors, both foreign and domestic, the freedom to develop the North Sumatra Industrial Estate in Tanjung Kasau.
"Whatever could be developed in that area to boost economic growth and create 20,000 jobs once it is in operation." Chandra concluded.
