HKI emphasises industrial estates' strategic role in boosting the economy

Jakarta (ANTARA) — The Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI) says industrial estates hold a strategic position in boosting national economic growth through increased investment, downstream industrialisation, job creation, and strengthening manufacturing exports amid global uncertainty.

HKI Chairman Akhmad Ma’ruf Maulana told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday that strengthening the manufacturing sector and productive investment is essential to underpin the country’s economic fundamentals. He noted that sustained investment growth is expected to raise manufacturing activity, absorb labour, and increase foreign exchange from exports, ultimately supporting macroeconomic stability.

He called for strengthening the national investment ecosystem through faster permitting, clearer spatial planning, stronger energy and logistics infrastructure, and policy harmonisation between the central and regional governments.

In addition, the inauguration of HKI’s new secretariat office in Jakarta on Wednesday (20/5), attended by Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, symbolised the enhanced role of industrial estates in supporting the national economy.

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang said industrial estates play a strategic role in supporting national growth by providing integrated infrastructure that can attract investment and improve industry efficiency.

Strengthening the manufacturing sector, downstream development of natural resources, and the development of a national industry are believed to reinforce Indonesia’s long-term economic fundamentals.

The industrial estates currently host about 11,970 tenants, with realised investment of Rp6,744.58 trillion and employing up to 2.35 million workers.