Banten Governor Regrets Viral Incident Between PT Chandra Asri Alkali and Cilegon Chamber of Commerce
Banten Governor Andra Soni expressed deep regret over the viral incident between PT Chandra Asri Alkali and the Cilegon City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). He made the remarks during a meeting led by Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM Todotua Pasaribu to facilitate the resolution of investment issues concerning PT Chandra Asri Alkali at the BKPM Ministry Building on Wednesday (14/5/2025).
Speaking to reporters, Andra Soni said the facilitation meeting firmly supported the commitment to realising investment in Banten Province so that it could proceed smoothly and on schedule.
"To deliver benefits to the Banten Province region, particularly Cilegon City," he said.
According to Andra Soni, the government provides investors with relaxations in the form of tax holidays and tax allowances. The implementing regulations are expected to have a positive impact on the local ecosystem.
"Banten Province must not become unwelcoming to investment. We will disseminate the existing rules of engagement," he said.
He noted that in 2024, Banten Province ranked fifth nationally for investment realisation, and in 2025 the central government has set an investment realisation target of Rp119 trillion. Achieving this target requires cooperation from all parties, particularly in creating a conducive investment climate.
"God willing, incidents like the one that occurred previously will not happen again," Andra Soni concluded.
While chairing the meeting, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM Todotua Pasaribu said the gathering was a follow-up to Chandra Asri's letter regarding the viral incident involving the Chandra Asri project.
"This incident is quite concerning for our investment climate. On the Minister's orders, I am conducting an investment consolidation for PT Chandra Asri Alkali," he said.
He stated that the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM is taking over monitoring to ensure investment conditions remain conducive. PT Chandra Asri Alkali's investment is classified as a National Strategic Project (PSN) located within a vital object zone.
According to Todotua, to achieve the economic growth target of eight per cent, Indonesia requires investment realisation of approximately Rp13,000 trillion.
"This is a major challenge, but on the other hand the potential is quite significant," he said.
Speaking to reporters, Andra Soni said the facilitation meeting firmly supported the commitment to realising investment in Banten Province so that it could proceed smoothly and on schedule.
"To deliver benefits to the Banten Province region, particularly Cilegon City," he said.
According to Andra Soni, the government provides investors with relaxations in the form of tax holidays and tax allowances. The implementing regulations are expected to have a positive impact on the local ecosystem.
"Banten Province must not become unwelcoming to investment. We will disseminate the existing rules of engagement," he said.
He noted that in 2024, Banten Province ranked fifth nationally for investment realisation, and in 2025 the central government has set an investment realisation target of Rp119 trillion. Achieving this target requires cooperation from all parties, particularly in creating a conducive investment climate.
"God willing, incidents like the one that occurred previously will not happen again," Andra Soni concluded.
While chairing the meeting, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM Todotua Pasaribu said the gathering was a follow-up to Chandra Asri's letter regarding the viral incident involving the Chandra Asri project.
"This incident is quite concerning for our investment climate. On the Minister's orders, I am conducting an investment consolidation for PT Chandra Asri Alkali," he said.
He stated that the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM is taking over monitoring to ensure investment conditions remain conducive. PT Chandra Asri Alkali's investment is classified as a National Strategic Project (PSN) located within a vital object zone.
According to Todotua, to achieve the economic growth target of eight per cent, Indonesia requires investment realisation of approximately Rp13,000 trillion.
"This is a major challenge, but on the other hand the potential is quite significant," he said.