49 Entrepreneurs Conduct Comparative Study in Central Java, Explore Collaboration and Investment
Entrepreneurs participating in the ‘Disway Explore Business with Dahlan Iskan Central Java Series’ were personally welcomed by the Governor of Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi, at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja Building in Semarang yesterday evening.
Luthfi expressed his gratitude to the entrepreneurs for conducting this comparative study. He noted that the investment climate in Central Java is highly conducive and supported by various enabling factors.
“I have presented that Central Java is attractive. If you do not invest in Central Java, you will miss out,” Luthfi stated in his remarks on Friday (19/06/2026).
Based on 2025 data, investment realisation in Central Java reached IDR 110.02 trillion. In the first quarter of 2026, this figure had already hit IDR 23 trillion, with an additional approximately IDR 15 trillion allocated for the development of an integrated electric vehicle industry in Kendal.
These developments are further supported by the presence of existing industrial estates spread across several regions, including the Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Kendal Industrial Estate, and industrial zones in Semarang, Demak, and elsewhere. Furthermore, approximately 12 regions have already applied to establish new industrial or economic zones.
Additionally, the number of business units in Central Java is recorded at 4.93 million. This consists of 56,286 large and medium-sized enterprises, alongside approximately 4.8 million MSMEs. Several of these businesses are already exporting products to various countries.
Meanwhile, the event’s pioneer, Dahlan Iskan, assessed that the current condition of Central Java has developed significantly compared to several years ago. This progress is marked by improving infrastructure within the province, including the presence of industrial zones along the North Coast of Central Java.
According to him, the support of infrastructure and a favourable investment climate in Central Java has attracted many investors. Furthermore, regional stability and strong support from the local government are key factors that have led many entrepreneurs to place their trust in investing in Central Java.
Consequently, Dahlan brought dozens of entrepreneurs to visit several major companies in Central Java. During the visit, three companies have been visited so far: Halo BCA in Semarang, a furniture factory that exports products worldwide, and the Polytron factory, which produces electronic equipment and is increasing its production of electric motorcycles.
“All of them are visiting Central Java; tomorrow (Friday) they will visit Sido Muncul to gain more insight and inspiration on how to develop their businesses. From my observation, these businesspeople and entrepreneurs are the most resilient; when they fall and face difficulties, they will rise again,” concluded Dahlan.