First Quarter 2025 Investment Reaches Rp465.2 Trillion, Absorbing Nearly 600,000 Workers
Investment realised in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp465.2 trillion. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, stated that this figure is equivalent to 24.4 per cent of the annual investment target of Rp1,905.6 trillion.
"This realisation successfully absorbed 594,104 workers, an increase of 8.5 per cent compared to the same period last year," Rosan said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (29/4).
According to Rosan, this achievement demonstrates that investor confidence in Indonesia remains high, despite the global environment being fraught with uncertainty. "Investor interest in investing in Indonesia remains strong," he said.
Of the total investment, Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) was recorded at Rp234.8 trillion, whilst Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) reached Rp230.4 trillion. Rosan emphasised that PMA is typically higher, but this time the increase in PMDN was highly significant.
"PMDN rose by 19.1 per cent compared to the previous year, whilst PMA also grew by 12.7 per cent. Both increased, but PMDN grew more rapidly," he explained.
Rosan noted that this growth was driven by the acceleration of infrastructure development, particularly toll road construction in Sumatera and Riau, as well as improved performance in the property sector. He expressed optimism that despite ongoing global economic pressures, investment in subsequent quarters still holds bright prospects. He also stressed the importance of ensuring investment commitments are realised according to plan.
The former Indonesian Ambassador to the United States expressed confidence that investment realisation and downstreaming could increase by up to 30 per cent, in line with the continued expansion of the downstreaming sector as part of the government's programme.
On another front, Rosan revealed that his ministry would cooperate with law enforcement regarding thuggery issues raised by business operators. Thuggery involving elements of mass organisations has caused the cancellation of investments worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah in the manufacturing sector.
He added that the Ministry of Industry is also pushing for a number of strategic industries to be categorised as national vital objects in order to receive police protection.
"We have coordinated with the National Police Chief and regional governments to ensure such incidents do not recur, as they have a very negative impact on incoming investment," he concluded.
"This realisation successfully absorbed 594,104 workers, an increase of 8.5 per cent compared to the same period last year," Rosan said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (29/4).
According to Rosan, this achievement demonstrates that investor confidence in Indonesia remains high, despite the global environment being fraught with uncertainty. "Investor interest in investing in Indonesia remains strong," he said.
Of the total investment, Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) was recorded at Rp234.8 trillion, whilst Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) reached Rp230.4 trillion. Rosan emphasised that PMA is typically higher, but this time the increase in PMDN was highly significant.
"PMDN rose by 19.1 per cent compared to the previous year, whilst PMA also grew by 12.7 per cent. Both increased, but PMDN grew more rapidly," he explained.
Rosan noted that this growth was driven by the acceleration of infrastructure development, particularly toll road construction in Sumatera and Riau, as well as improved performance in the property sector. He expressed optimism that despite ongoing global economic pressures, investment in subsequent quarters still holds bright prospects. He also stressed the importance of ensuring investment commitments are realised according to plan.
The former Indonesian Ambassador to the United States expressed confidence that investment realisation and downstreaming could increase by up to 30 per cent, in line with the continued expansion of the downstreaming sector as part of the government's programme.
On another front, Rosan revealed that his ministry would cooperate with law enforcement regarding thuggery issues raised by business operators. Thuggery involving elements of mass organisations has caused the cancellation of investments worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah in the manufacturing sector.
He added that the Ministry of Industry is also pushing for a number of strategic industries to be categorised as national vital objects in order to receive police protection.
"We have coordinated with the National Police Chief and regional governments to ensure such incidents do not recur, as they have a very negative impact on incoming investment," he concluded.