Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone Attracts US$1.3 Billion Investment
Director of the Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Java, Agung Putu Ngurah Wirawan, stated that the SEZ has attracted US$1.3 billion in investments and created approximately 11,000 direct jobs. He highlighted the strong investor interest, evidenced by industrial land sales surpassing the national average.
“In 2024, land sales at Industropolis Batang SEZ reached 104 hectares, and in 2025 have already reached 97 hectares,” Wirawan said in a written statement on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
He added that these figures far exceed the typical industrial zone sales average of 15-20 hectares per year, demonstrating high investor confidence in the SEZ’s potential and competitiveness.
The Indonesian government promoted investment opportunities at Industropolis Batang SEZ to the Hungarian business community through a forum titled “Indonesia’s New Economic Frontier: Investing in Batang Integrated Estate and Health Special Economic Zone”. The delegation was led by Acting Secretary-General of the National SEZ Council, Rizal Edwin Manansang.
During the forum, Rizal said the government offered investment opportunities in industry, healthcare, green energy, and digital technology. Besides Industropolis Batang SEZ, the government also introduced Sanur SEZ, Batam International Tourism and Health SEZ, and Banten International Education, Technology, and Health SEZ to Hungarian businesses via the forum and one-on-one business meetings.
Rizal stated that SEZs are developed as part of the national economic transformation strategy through integrated industrial ecosystems, investment incentives, and Indo-Pacific regional connectivity. “On the path to Golden Indonesia 2045, we invite the international business community not only to witness Indonesia’s transformation but also to be part of it,” he said.
He also noted opportunities for Indonesia-Hungary cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, science, and innovation. According to Rizal, Hungary excels in pharmaceutical research, while Indonesia offers a market and infrastructure for long-term investment.