HKI Formulates Solutions to Accelerate Investment

The Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) has formulated a number of strategic solutions to accelerate national investment realisation and strengthen the competitiveness of industrial zones amid global dynamics. HKI Chairman Akhmad Makruf Maulana stated that these recommendations were the outcome of the XXV HKI National Working Meeting held in Jakarta on 30-31 July 2026. In a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Monday, Ma’ruf conveyed that the association views the main challenge for Indonesian investment today is no longer merely attracting investor interest, but ensuring that commitments already secured can be promptly realised. He noted that Indonesia possesses significant assets to become one of the most competitive investment destinations in Asia, including a large domestic market, a demographic bonus, abundant natural resources, and a strategic position in the global supply chain. The recommendations cover regulatory harmonisation, acceleration of licensing completion, strengthening of spatial planning and land tenure certainty, improvement of energy supply reliability, enhancement of connectivity, and institutional strengthening to resolve investment bottlenecks. “HKI aims to be a strategic partner to the government in ensuring that incoming investments are truly realised and provide maximum benefits to the public,” said Makruf.