Bangka Belitung Economy Could Reach 8 Per Cent Growth Through Investment, Says Ministry Official
Imam Soejoedi, Expert Staff for Macroeconomics at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, expressed optimism that the economic growth of Bangka Belitung Islands Province could reach 8 per cent, provided it is driven by the right strategy, particularly through optimising investment channels, which could add new sources of revenue.
The statement was made by Imam whilst serving as a speaker at a National Seminar entitled "A Leader's Breakthrough: Saving the Economy and Regional Finances on Tin Island", held to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Bangka Pos and the 24th anniversary of Pos Belitung on Monday (26/5/2025).
"So now, if consumption is somewhat sluggish, then push economic growth through investment. Because from investment, there is income that gets absorbed," Imam told seminar participants.
Nevertheless, Imam suggested that regional governments should have several key focuses as priority targets in the near term.
"Priorities should not be too many — three is sufficient. The first priority is to achieve economic growth of 6 to 8 per cent, and to get there, we could prepare human resources — they must be educated, and after graduating, their skills should match industry needs," he added.
Imam stated that human resource preparation is one of the key elements in building an investment ecosystem, alongside the availability of land or sites to accommodate investment.
"We will also prepare the locations, and as for permits, we will arrange those. For instance, if an industrial estate is needed, we are ready to help provide that," he explained.
He noted that if collaboration is carried out well by all relevant stakeholders, it would produce extraordinary results for Bangka Belitung in the future.
"We must prepare now — identify the advantages we have here, prepare our human resources. This is an excellent collaborative programme, and I am confident it can be continued in the future," he said.
The statement was made by Imam whilst serving as a speaker at a National Seminar entitled "A Leader's Breakthrough: Saving the Economy and Regional Finances on Tin Island", held to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Bangka Pos and the 24th anniversary of Pos Belitung on Monday (26/5/2025).
"So now, if consumption is somewhat sluggish, then push economic growth through investment. Because from investment, there is income that gets absorbed," Imam told seminar participants.
Nevertheless, Imam suggested that regional governments should have several key focuses as priority targets in the near term.
"Priorities should not be too many — three is sufficient. The first priority is to achieve economic growth of 6 to 8 per cent, and to get there, we could prepare human resources — they must be educated, and after graduating, their skills should match industry needs," he added.
Imam stated that human resource preparation is one of the key elements in building an investment ecosystem, alongside the availability of land or sites to accommodate investment.
"We will also prepare the locations, and as for permits, we will arrange those. For instance, if an industrial estate is needed, we are ready to help provide that," he explained.
He noted that if collaboration is carried out well by all relevant stakeholders, it would produce extraordinary results for Bangka Belitung in the future.
"We must prepare now — identify the advantages we have here, prepare our human resources. This is an excellent collaborative programme, and I am confident it can be continued in the future," he said.