North Sumatra Provincial Government Offers Sei Mangkei SEZ and BRT to Japanese Investor PT Hankyu Hanshin
The North Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumut) has offered several investment opportunities to Japanese investors, including the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (KEK) and the development of mass transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This investment is expected to drive regional economic growth.
This was conveyed by Acting Regional Secretary of Sumut, Sulaiman Harahap, during a visit from the leadership of PT Hankyu Hanshin at the Governor’s Office, Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro Number 30, Medan, on Friday (27/3/2026).
“The Sei Mangkei KEK is an integrated industrial zone. Ladies and gentlemen can see the right investment opportunities while obtaining accurate information about the zone,” said Sulaiman.
Sulaiman added that Sumut has significant investment potential in various sectors, such as tourism, agriculture, plantations, education, health, and mineral resources. However, regional development requires collaboration with investors.
“We welcome the arrival of PT Hankyu Hanshin. We hope the company can develop its investments in Sumut, not only in the property and residential sectors,” he stated.
Head of the Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Agency (DPMPTSP) of Sumut, Nurbaiti Harahap, added that currently, the majority of investors in Sumut come from Malaysia and Singapore. She hopes PT Hankyu Hanshin can expand investments into the industrial sector, particularly in the Sei Mangkei KEK.
“There are already 25 companies operating in the Sei Mangkei KEK. Unilever is the largest investor there, and two other Japanese companies are in the construction phase,” she said.
In addition to the Sei Mangkei KEK, investment opportunities are also offered in the transportation sector, in line with the development of mass transit BRT in Sumut.
President Director of PT Hankyu Hanshin, Takeda Takashi, said that the company has so far focused on cities with great potential, particularly in the property and residential sectors.
“The company initially operated in the transportation sector, such as BRT and LRT. Transportation is integrated with terminals, malls, and residential areas,” he stated.
In Indonesia, PT Hankyu Hanshin has invested in premium and commercial property projects, including majority ownership of Central Park Mall and Neo Soho Mall in Jakarta, as well as residential projects in BSD and Sentul. In Medan, the company has invested in Deli Park and Podomoro.
Also present at the meeting were Kabinda Sumut Brigjen TNI Muhammad Nasrulloh Nasution, Vice President of PT Hankyu Hanshin Properties Indonesia Arnes Lukman, Vice President Director of PT Central Park Assets Indonesia Ueda Yuji, Member of Kadin Sumut Iwan Habib Nasution, Head of the Economic Bureau of Sumut Poppy Marulita Hutagalung, and other leaders of PT Hankyu Hanshin.