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    "data": {
        "id": 1775852,
        "msgid": "construction-begins-on-10m-ac-and-washing-machine-factory-in-tangerang-to-curb-electronics-imports-1780283023",
        "date": "2026-05-31 16:36:49",
        "title": "Construction begins on $10m AC and washing machine factory in Tangerang to curb electronics imports",
        "author": "Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "PT BEST has commenced construction of a $10 million AC and washing machine factory in Tangerang to bolster domestic electronics production and reduce import dependence. The first phase spans 1.5 hectares and will hire hundreds of local staff, with plans to transform the site into a technology and industry competency hub.",
        "content": "<p>Tangerang-based national electronics brand Bestlife, PT Berkat\nElektrik Sejati Tangguh (PT BEST), has commenced construction of an air\nconditioning (AC) and washing machine production facility at Millennium\nIndustrial Park in Tangerang.<\/p>\n<p>The project is marked by a $10 million investment, equivalent to\napproximately Rp17.8 billion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis strategic move aims to expand national manufacturing capacity\nand bolster the domestic electronics industry,\u201d said PT BEST Director\nAndy Arif Widjaja in a release on Sunday, 31 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Andy explained that the first phase of the production facility will\nbe built on a 1.5-hectare plot of land.<\/p>\n<p>The factory will focus on producing AC and washing machines with\nmodern quality standards and integrated manufacturing efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>According to Andy, Indonesia holds significant potential as a base\nfor electronics industry growth.<\/p>\n<p>Initial workforce requirements will total hundreds of local\nemployees.<\/p>\n<p>The entire construction investment comes from PT BEST\u2019s internal\nfunds as a Domestic Investment (PMDN) company.<\/p>\n<p>The move aims to strengthen the domestic industry and reduce reliance\non imported products.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, PT BEST\u2019s industrial zone will not only increase\nproduction capacity but also develop into a technology and industry\ncompetency hub.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/construction-begins-on-10m-ac-and-washing-machine-factory-in-tangerang-to-curb-electronics-imports-1780283023",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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