Jakarta (ANTARA) - The first quarter 2025 investment realisation figures contain two major blessings worthy of deeper scrutiny beyond mere macroeconomic numbers: significant job absorption and the resurgence of domestic investor dominance. Both are not merely good news from a statistical perspective, but important indicators of the direction of growth and the resilience of the national economy going forward.

Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, said that the initiative is part of the government’s strategy to provide full facilities and support to existing investors, not merely to attract new investment. According to him, the government will ensure that investments already in place receive the backing needed to grow and remain sustainable.

The BYD electric car factory currently under construction in Subang, West Java, has experienced serious disruptions involving civil organisations (ormas). The incident not only adds to the list of problems faced by foreign companies in Indonesia but also raises concerns about the country’s investment climate.

Investment Minister and BKPM Chief Rosan P. Roeslani has confirmed that LG continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry in Indonesia. Although LG previously withdrew from three initial joint venture (JV) projects, the South Korean company has realised an investment worth US$1.1 billion in a fourth JV project focused on battery cell production.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has affirmed that investments placed in Indonesia deliver a positive impact on the economy and advance domestic industry.

Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM and Danantara CEO, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, revealed that investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025, which reached Rp 465.2 trillion, absorbed more than 594,000 workers. The investment was dominated by domestic direct investment (PMDN), which had a positive impact on job creation amid rising layoffs in the manufacturing sector.

Investment realisation in Jakarta Province has recorded positive results. The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp 69.8 trillion, the highest in Indonesia.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The first quarter 2025 investment realisation data contains two major blessings worthy of deeper examination beyond mere macroeconomic figures: significant job absorption and the resurgence of domestic investor dominance. Both are not merely good news in statistical terms, but important indicators of the direction of growth and resilience of the national economy going forward.

Batam — Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam Marketing Centre. In his remarks, Todotua said the purpose of his visit was to advance consolidation and strengthen communication regarding strategic measures to accelerate investment growth in Batam.

The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp69.8 trillion, the highest of any province in Indonesia.

Konawe — Deputy Regent of Konawe H. Syamsul Ibrahim, representing Regent H. Yusran Akbar, attended the 2025 International Labour Day (May Day) commemoration held at PT Opsidian Stainless Steel (PT OSS) in Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on 1 May 2025. In his address, the Deputy Regent said, “Today we gather to commemorate International Labour Day 2025, under the theme ‘Weaving Togetherness for the Improvement of Workers’ Welfare and National Productivity’.

Samarinda — The saga of illegal mining in East Kalimantan seems never-ending. Behind the massive pits carved out in secret lies a long-standing story of a once-convoluted permitting system. The Head of East Kalimantan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM), Bambang Arwanto, shed light on the issue in Samarinda on Thursday (1 May 2025).

The Konawe Regency Government commemorated International Workers’ Day (May Day) 2025 at the PT OSS Morosi industrial zone. Under the theme “Weaving Togetherness for the Improvement of Worker Welfare and National Productivity,” the commemoration emphasised the vital role of workers in regional development. Konawe Deputy Regent H.

Jakarta: Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu has expressed appreciation for the collaboration between PT Sat Nusapersada and Lenovo Indonesia, which he said has empowered domestic industry. He made the remarks while attending the launch of PT Lenovo Indonesia’s latest products that have met Local Content Requirement (TKDN) provisions, in Batam (29/4).

JAKARTA. The government has revoked four gold exploration Mining Business Permits (IUP) belonging to PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM), commonly known as Antam. Antam President Director Nicolas D. Kanter stated that the revocation of the four gold exploration IUPs was not due to an absence of reserves.

JAKARTA, DDTCNews — The Ministry of Finance has once again used gross tax revenue to describe tax collection performance for January to March 2025. Gross tax revenue refers to tax receipts before deducting refunds. Deputy Finance Minister Anggito Abimanyu said gross tax revenue better reflects actual economic conditions compared to net tax revenue. Furthermore, 2025 tax receipts cannot be straightforwardly compared with 2024 figures due to three policy changes.

Investment realised in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp465.2 trillion. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, stated that this figure is equivalent to 24.4 per cent of the annual investment target of Rp1,905.6 trillion. “This realisation successfully absorbed 594,104 workers, an increase of 8.5 per cent compared to the same period last year,” Rosan said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (29/4).

The Head of the East Kalimantan Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM), Bambang Arwanto, has revealed that the prevalence of illegal mining in his region stems from the licensing system used before the implementation of the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. According to Bambang, the pre-OSS licensing system allowed overlapping permits to occur, particularly when permits involved different commodities on the same parcel of land.

Samarinda (ANTARA) - Head of the East Kalimantan Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM) Bambang Arwanto has revealed that the prevalence of illegal mining practices in his region is closely linked to the mining licensing system that existed before the implementation of Online Single Submission (OSS). “Before the OSS era, the licensing mechanism allowed overlapping permits to occur, particularly when permits involved different commodities.

Investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province increased in 2025. Based on data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Jakarta’s investment realisation in Q1 2025 (January–March) was the largest nationally, reaching Rp 69.8 trillion from a total of 114,451 investment projects. The figure contributed 15% of total national investment realisation and represented a sharp increase compared to Rp 58.4 trillion recorded in the same period in 2024.

JAKARTA — Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has stated that the government must demonstrate its commitment to tackling disruptions caused by civil organisations (ormas) in industrial zones. He said that thuggery perpetrated by these organisations undermines the government’s efforts to create a favourable investment climate.

Gresik – The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of Gresik Regency continues to boost digital public services and proactive outreach for Business Identification Numbers (NIB). One key strategy is strengthening the presence of Public Service Kiosks (KPP) at the sub-district level to bring services closer to the community.

Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) afternoon at the BP Batam Marketing Centre. In his remarks, Todotua said the purpose of his visit was to advance consolidation and strengthen communication regarding strategic measures to accelerate investment growth in Batam City.

BATAM – Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM RI, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Minister Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday afternoon (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam Marketing Centre.

Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta — Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, revealed that three sectors made the largest contributions to investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province during the first quarter of 2025, which recorded Rp69.8 trillion.

Jakarta — The Indonesian government offers numerous incentives to attract investment into the country, yet many investors remain unaware of them. According to Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, many investors are immediately interested once they learn about the various incentives on offer. He said socialisation is therefore something the government needs to improve.

BANDUNG — The Postgraduate Programme of Pasundan University (Unpas) has produced a new doctoral graduate in Social Sciences, with Euis Jamilah officially earning her doctorate after completing her Doctoral Promotion Examination on Wednesday (30/4/2025). The examination took place in the 6th floor examination room of the Paguyuban Pasundan Building, Jalan Sumatera No. 41, Bandung. The examination was chaired by Prof. Dr. H. Bambang Heru P., M.S., with Prof. Dr. H. Kamal Alamsyah, M.Si.

Jakarta, VIVA – Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani revealed that Chinese company Huayou Group plans to invest US$20 billion in Indonesia. Rosan stated that Huayou has so far realised investments worth US$8.8 billion in Indonesia. “They have conveyed the potential for investment from the Huayou group going forward, which according to their calculations could reach an additional US$20 billion,” Rosan said at a press conference on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia Marc Gerritsen affirmed his government’s commitment to supporting media freedom in Indonesia. This was conveyed during the King’s Day Celebration 2025 held in Jakarta on Tuesday. Gerritsen stated that engagement with the media is an important priority for the Dutch Embassy, as the Netherlands is deeply connected to the values of press freedom.

Property has entered the top five sub-sectors with the highest investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025. The property sector in question encompasses housing, industrial estates, and office buildings. According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the housing, industrial estate, and office building sector ranked fifth among sub-sectors with the highest realisation.

Investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 showed a positive trend, with five key subsectors dominating both foreign direct investment (PMA) and domestic investment (PMDN). Investment and Downstreaming Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani revealed that the basic metals, metal goods excluding machinery and equipment sector recorded the highest investment value at Rp67.3 trillion, equivalent to 14.5% of total investment.