Investment and Downstream Industry Deputy Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Deputy Head Todotua Pasaribu received a visit from members of the South Kalimantan Province House of Representatives (DPRD), both of whom plan to design new regulations to increase the province's investment attraction.

The South Kalimantan Provincial Government continues to strive to develop several integrated industrial areas, especially four of such areas that include Jorong Borneo Integrated City (JBIC), Batulicin Industrial Park, Banua Anam Industrial Park, and Mekar Putih Special Economic Zone.

PT Surya Biru Murni Acetylene Tbk (SBMA) is optimistic about achieving the company's growth projection in 2025. The management target is supported by a solid increase in plant utility capacity based on established parameters to face challenges and take advantage of opportunities.

The South Kalimantan Provincial Government is trying to add 22,000 cows to South Kalimantan to realize the province's meat self-sufficiency by 2029 target. South Kalimantan Province Plantation and Livestock Office (Disbunnak) Head Suparmi stated in Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan on Feb. 5, 2025 that 53,889 cows are needed to achieve the target.

There are 835 investment projects to South Kalimantan Province that have been realized as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, with domestic invesments accounting for 650 projects worth nearly Rp5.35 quadrillion combined while foreign investments made up 185 projects worth €315,794 together.

South Kalimantan Province Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Endri revealed on Nov. 4, 2024, that realized investments to South Kalimantan reached Rp18.13 trillion as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. He added that most of that figure came from domestic investments, which contributed more than Rp12 trillion.

Acting Tapin Regent Muhammad Syarifuddin officially closed Ruai Rindu Meratus (RRM) 2024 in Piani District, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan Province on Oct. 27, 2024. The closing was marked by regional cultural performances and the planting of tree seedlings for greening the area.

The provincial governments of East Kalimantan and South Kalimantan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the trade, industry, cooperatives, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sectors, which was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two parties.