HKI Urges Government to Optimise Global Industrial Relocation Opportunities
The Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) has spotlighted various ongoing investment obstacles in regions, from cumbersome permitting processes to uncertainties in spatial planning. These issues are seen as hindering the realisation of national investments, despite wide-open opportunities for global industrial relocation, as reported by Money.
HKI General Chairman Akhmad Maruf Maulana emphasised that these constraints remain unresolved consistently year after year. This situation risks Indonesia losing out on significant potential to become a primary destination for global supply chain diversification.
The establishment of the Debottlenecking Task Force by President Prabowo Subianto is hoped to effectively dismantle field-level problems. Maruf stressed that the key lies in execution speed, regulatory certainty, and the courage to overcome barriers, particularly at the regional level.
HKI welcomes this government initiative and hopes the Task Force will not merely add another layer of policy but will truly create a more efficient, transparent, and competitive investment ecosystem. This is crucial for enhancing Indonesia’s attractiveness to global investors.
Recurring Obstacles and Global Opportunities
Several obstacles repeatedly noted by HKI include permitting that is not synchronised across agencies, delays in administrative services, and practices that harm investors. Without direct intervention, these barriers are expected to persist, even with new policies.
On the other hand, the current geopolitical conditions present a momentum for Indonesia to improve and accelerate efforts to attract investment. Many international companies are beginning to diversify their supply chains, seeking new stable and competitive locations.
Need for Regulatory Certainty and Permitting Speed
According to Maruf, these industrial relocation opportunities could be lost if basic issues are not promptly addressed. Regulatory certainty and speed in the permitting process are crucial determining factors.
HKI also warns about the potential misuse of government names in investment processes, which could damage investor trust and worsen the business climate. Therefore, integrity in policy implementation is strongly emphasised.
To this end, HKI states its commitment to synergise with central and regional governments. The main focus of this collaboration is to address concrete field-level barriers, so that investments are not continuously stalled and Indonesia can optimise the existing global momentum.