The Rebana Area Management Agency (BP Rebana) has begun forming a\ntalent ecosystem to ensure that investment growth in West Java\u2019s new\neconomic corridor connects with local workforce absorption, skill\nenhancement, and sustainable development agendas.<\/p>\n
This was revealed at the Rebana CEO Club 2026, held on Monday\n(4\/5\/2026) at the Aston Cirebon Hotel in West Java. The forum, attended\nby more than 70 stakeholders in the Rebana area, brought together\nindustry players, area developers, financial institutions, educational\ninstitutions, business associations, and development partners to align\nindustrial needs with human resource readiness in the Rebana area.<\/p>\n
For context, the Rebana Area encompasses Cirebon, Patimban, and\nKertajati, forming a new economic corridor in West Java, often referred\nto as Indonesia\u2019s \u201cShenzhen.\u201d This alludes to the modern metropolitan\ncity in Guangdong Province, southern China, which serves as the\nheadquarters for China\u2019s technology and innovation giants.<\/p>\n
At the Rebana CEO Club 2026, Dayarebana.id was introduced. This\ncollaborative platform was developed as a joint initiative by\nstakeholders in the Rebana Area. It was stated that Dayarebana.id is not\npositioned as a standalone initiative but as a shared instrument\nrequiring active involvement from various parties.<\/p>\n
Through this platform, industrial labour needs can be mapped early,\nwhile educational and training institutions can adjust their programmes\nto the competencies truly required in the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis platform is expected to serve as a meeting space between\nindustry, educational institutions, vocational training, local\ngovernment, and job seekers in building a more responsive labour supply\nchain to investment needs,\u201d said BP Rebana Executive Head Helmy Yahya,\nquoted on Thursday (7\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
\u201cRebana is currently at an important momentum as a new growth area.\nHowever, Rebana\u2019s success cannot be measured solely by increased\ninvestment, but also by how well that investment connects with\nstrengthening local community capacity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Helmy stated that Rebana continues to grow and strengthen as West\nJava\u2019s strategic economic corridor.<\/p>\n
He explained that investment realisation in the Rebana Area in 2025\ngrew 56% compared to the previous year. The area\u2019s economic growth also\nreached 5.12%, with investments absorbing around 86,000 workers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese achievements show that Rebana is increasingly playing a role\nas one of West Java\u2019s economic growth engines,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut this growth must be accompanied by human resource readiness. Our\nchallenge is not just attracting investment, but ensuring that incoming\ninvestments can create job opportunities, enhance local community\ncapacity, and provide maximum benefits for the region,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
It was mentioned that at the Rebana CEO Club 2026, BP Rebana\nencouraged cross-sector collaboration to address human resource\nchallenges. Dayarebana.id was cited as one of the quick wins in those\ncollaborative efforts.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Rebana\u2019s human resource development is no longer\nreactive after industries operate, but is part of the area\u2019s development\nstrategy from the outset. This approach is crucial so that investment\ngrowth can be converted into local job opportunities, competency\nimprovements, and strengthened competitiveness of the local\nworkforce.<\/p>\n
The discussion featured CEO of PT DayaLima Abisatya Daniel Simeon\nTumiwa, ESG Consultant at BDO Indonesia Bayu Wardana Putra, and HRD\nDirector of VinFast Automobile Indonesia Hendri Nata.<\/p>\n
Practices linking investment and local labour are evident from the\npresence of PT VinFast Automobile Indonesia in Subang. The Vietnamese\nelectric vehicle manufacturer is developing a 171-hectare factory in the\nRebana Area, targeting a production capacity of up to 50,000 units per\nyear in the first phase. In terms of employment, VinFast has absorbed\n61% of its workforce from Subang. This achievement demonstrates that\nlarge-scale investments can have a direct impact on the region if\nsupported by appropriate recruitment, training, and local collaboration\nstrategies.<\/p>\n
Besides the industrial and employment sectors, the event also\nreceived support from Bank BJB. At the forum, Bank BJB affirmed its role\nin supporting Rebana Area growth through integrated financial services,\nincluding financing for investors and area managers, services for\ntenants and employees, and support for the business ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\u201cRebana is projected to become one of West Java\u2019s most strategic\neconomic corridors. With continuously growing investments, the presence\nof new industries, and area infrastructure support, cross-sector\ncollaboration is key so that Rebana not only develops as an industrial\ncentre but also as a growth area that provides real benefits for the\nlocal community,\u201d said Helmy.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-javas-shenzhen-ceos-gather-what-did-they-discuss-1778156611", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }