The investment climate in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB),\nhas received a significant boost early this year as two foreign\ninvestors from Morocco and Australia have committed to developing major\ntourism accommodations in the region.<\/p>\n
The entry of these investors is seen as a \u201cbreath of fresh air\u201d for\nthe local economy, signalling continued international confidence in\nLombok as a premier destination for hospitality and infrastructure\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
A Moroccan investor has already broken ground on a luxury villa\ndevelopment located in Motong Ajan Village. With a total investment\nvalue reaching IDR 72 billion (approx. USD 4.7 million), the project is\nbeing executed in stages. The first phase includes the construction of\n21 villas, with operations targeted to begin in 2026.<\/p>\n
Helmi Qazwaini, Secretary of the Integrated Investment and One-Stop\nService Agency (DPMP2T) of Central Lombok, noted that the investor has\nrequested local administration support to improve road infrastructure\nleading to the site.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be a scheme implemented to support the presence of\ninvestment in Central Lombok. We are also involving the investment\nacceleration task force team,\u201d Helmi said on Tuesday, February 17, 2026,\nas quoted by Antara.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, an Australian investor has conducted site surveys in the\nSelong Belanak Village area, eyeing a massive 100-hectare plot for a\nspecialised resort. This project is designed to serve tourists from the\nMiddle East and the broader Muslim community.<\/p>\n
The land requirement is driven by the investor\u2019s \u201clong-stay\u201d concept,\nunder which guests are expected to stay at the resort for a month or\nmore. To accommodate these extended stays, the developer plans to build\ncomprehensive supporting facilities, including a school within the\ncomplex.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe value of investment is IDR 72 billion for the Moroccan\ninvestor,\u201d Helmi confirmed, while adding that the Australian firm\n\u201crequires 100 hectares of land\u201d for their expansive resort and\neducational facility plans.<\/p>\n
The local administration is optimistic that these developments will\naccelerate economic growth for Central Lombok residents. However,\nofficials emphasised that maintaining regional security is paramount to\nensuring that both investors and future tourists feel safe and\ncomfortable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope this investment runs smoothly, so that it can increase the\neconomic growth of the community,\u201d Helmi concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/foreign-investment-boosts-tourism-in-central-lombok-1771496825", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }