BKPM Assesses Bandung's PTSP Implementation, Farhan: Licensing Must Drive Investment

The Bandung City Government underwent a visit and spot check assessment of its One-Stop Integrated Service (PTSP) and Business Implementation Acceleration (PPB) performance for 2026 by the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) at the Bandung City Public Service Mall on Jalan Cianjur No 34, Wednesday 12 August 2026.

Bandung City was previously selected as one of the nominees for Regional Government with Very Good Performance in the Implementation of PTSP and PPB for 2026.

The visit formed part of the assessment stages to directly observe the regional government’s commitment and the implementation of services in the field.

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan said the spot check was an opportunity to demonstrate Bandung City’s openness in receiving investment while resolving various obstacles faced by the business community.

“Licensing is not something to be regarded as a hindrance, but rather something that provides great benefit to the business community,” Farhan said in his remarks.

Farhan said Bandung City holds a number of potentials that can support investment development. One of these relates to the reactivation of Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung as part of the West Java aviation industry ecosystem connected to the development of West Java International Airport (BIJB).

According to him, if BIJB develops as a strategic industry and aviation hub for West Java, Bandung City has an important role in providing human resources and various supporting facilities.

“Our value is very high. The only question is whether the process genuinely helps the business community or instead hinders the realisation of such enormous potential,” he said.

He emphasised that investment must not be viewed solely from the value of capital investment, but also from its impact on society, particularly job absorption.

Farhan said the Bandung City Government wants the reduction in unemployment to be followed by more people entering the formal employment sector. Therefore, PTSP and PPB services are expected to be part of efforts to encourage business growth while opening employment opportunities.