Government records investment realisation in SEZs reaching Rp353.5 trillion

The government has recorded that cumulative investment realisation in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has reached Rp353.5 trillion as of the first quarter of 2026. This capital inflow has simultaneously driven the absorption of 266,000 workers. Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Susiwijono Moegiarso stated that this achievement is a positive signal amid global economic dynamics and notes from international rating agencies. “We are confident that in Special Economic Zones, almost all of them, particularly those based on manufacturing industry, are experiencing a significant increase in investment,” Susiwijono said. He noted that several SEZs are already operating at full capacity, with Gresik, Kendal, and Galang Batang cited as the most optimal examples. These three zones have submitted applications for land expansion and area development, aiming to double their existing size to accommodate new investment demand. “This proves that real investment in the manufacturing industry remains very promising in Indonesia,” he added. Looking ahead, Susiwijono mentioned the potential for integrating SEZs with the Indonesian International Financial Centre (PFII). He explained that placing the PFII within an SEZ area could offer layered incentives to investors, combining the ready regulatory framework of SEZs with the specific facilities of the financial centre.