SEMARANG \u2014 A total of 49 entrepreneurs from various regions in\nIndonesia conducted a comparative study at several companies in Central\nJava. The visit also aimed to target investment and collaboration\nopportunities.<\/p>\n
The entrepreneurs, participating in the Disway Explore Business with\nDahlan Iskan Central Java Series, were hosted by Central Java Governor\nAhmad Luthfi at Grhadika Bhakti Praja Semarang on Thursday evening\n(18\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi expressed gratitude for the\nentrepreneurs\u2019 visit to conduct the comparative study. He stated that\nthe investment climate in Central Java is highly conducive and supported\nby various enabling factors.<\/p>\n
Based on 2025 data, realised investment in Central Java reached\nRp110.02 trillion. In the first quarter of 2026, it had already\npenetrated Rp23 trillion, with an additional approximately Rp15 trillion\nfor the development of an integrated electric vehicle industry in\nKendal.<\/p>\n
These factors are also supported by the existence of established\nindustrial zones spread across several regions. These include the Batang\nIndustropolis Special Economic Zone (KEK), the Kendal Industrial Zone,\nand industrial areas in Semarang, Demak, and others. In fact, around 12\nregions have already proposed new industrial zones or economic\nareas.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the number of business units in Central Java is\nrecorded at 4.93 million. This comprises large and medium enterprises\ntotalling 56,286 units, and approximately 4.8 million MSMEs. Some of\nthese businesses are already exporting products to various\ncountries.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have explained that Central Java is captivating. Not investing in\nCentral Java would be a loss,\u201d Luthfi asserted.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the event pioneer and companion to the 49 entrepreneurs,\nDahlan Iskan, assessed that Central Java\u2019s current condition has\ndeveloped significantly compared to several years ago. This is marked by\nthe province\u2019s increasingly improved infrastructure. Evidence of this is\nthe many industrial zones standing along the North Coast of Central\nJava. This is due to the optimal efforts made by the governor.<\/p>\n
According to him, it is the excellent infrastructure support and\ninvestment climate in Central Java that attract many investors. Also\ncontributing are the region\u2019s conduciveness and the good support from\nthe local government. Consequently, many entrepreneurs place their trust\nin investing in this province.<\/p>\n
Given these conditions, Dahlan Iskan brought dozens of entrepreneurs\nto visit several large companies in Central Java. On Thursday, 18 June\n2026, three companies had already been visited: Halo BCA in Semarang, a\nfurniture factory whose entire production is exported worldwide, and the\nPolytron factory which produces electronic devices and is now ramping up\nproduction of electric motorcycles.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is visiting Central Java, tomorrow (Friday) to Sido Muncul,\nto gain more insight and inspiration on how to develop a business. In my\nobservation, these businesspeople or entrepreneurs are the most\nresilient people; when they fall and experience hardship, they will rise\nagain,\u201d Dahlan concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/49-national-entrepreneurs-conduct-comparative-study-in-central-java-explore-collaboration-and-investment-1781891422", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }