Eddy Soeparno Urges Legal Certainty to Prevent Investor Exodus
The Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI from the PAN Faction, Eddy Soperno, has responded seriously to reports regarding the potential exit of several investments from Indonesia and the threat of layoffs affecting approximately 50,000 workers. This information was previously shared by the presidential advisor for labour, Said Iqbal.
According to Eddy, these dynamics serve as a critical signal that national economic competitiveness must be continuously strengthened amidst global competition to attract and retain investment. “Indonesia must not be slower than other countries that are continuously implementing reforms to create a simpler, more certain, and more competitive business climate,” Eddy stated in his remarks on Wednesday (24/06/2026).
Eddy emphasised that investment is a primary driver of economic growth and job creation. Therefore, any indication of slowdown, relocation, or uncertainty felt by business actors must be immediately addressed with more adaptive and measured policy measures.
The Political Science Doctor from the University of Indonesia (UI) stressed the importance of building an investment-friendly economy, where regulatory certainty serves as the fundamental foundation. The business world, he noted, is highly sensitive to frequent and unpredictable changes in regulations.
“Therefore, the bureaucracy must truly transform to become more adaptive, efficient, and function as a facilitator, rather than an obstacle to the entry and growth of investment,” he said.
He also encouraged the acceleration of public service digitalisation and the simplification of licensing to ensure Indonesia does not become trapped in a high-cost economy that erodes national industrial competitiveness.
Regarding incentives, the Member of Commission XII of the DPR RI assessed that the government needs to combine fiscal and non-fiscal instruments competitively. Tax reliefs, investment facilities, and support for priority sectors must be continuously evaluated to remain relevant to investors.
“From a non-fiscal perspective, the simplification of licensing, acceleration of services, improvement of human resource quality, and strengthening of infrastructure must remain national priority agendas,” he added.
He further noted that efforts to maintain the investment climate are not only for the benefit of investors but also for the national economy as a whole, including the creation of new jobs and increased productivity.
“Therefore, anyone who disrupts efforts to attract and retain investment is essentially disrupting efforts to strengthen national economic growth and expand employment opportunities for the community,” he asserted.
Eddy believes that Indonesia still possesses strong fundamental attractions, ranging from a large domestic market and a demographic bonus to a strategic position in the region.
“However, all this potential will only be optimal if accompanied by consistent structural reforms, particularly in ensuring legal certainty, ease of doing business, and an investment environment that is clean, safe, and trustworthy,” said Eddy.
“This momentum must be collectively maintained so that we do not lose great opportunities in global competition,” he concluded.